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Address: 1205 N. Garfield Street #904 Arlington, Va
Neighborhood: Clarendon
Listed: $1,029,900

Ultra rare, unique and the largest unit at Station Square, has never been resold!

1,743 sq. ft. corner unit with great view of DC. 2 Bed + Den, 2.5 Bath. Large family room, dining room, open kitchen, eat-in area with panoramic views. 1 garage spot, 1 storage spot. Located in the heart of the Clarendon close to restaurant and shops!

Amenities include a swimming pool, party room, business center, on-site management and underground parking.

Listed by:
Dan Lesniak
Optime Realty
(703) 991-0566
[email protected]
www.kerishullteam.com

This column is written and sponsored by D.C. real estate agent and Edgewood resident Jessica Evans. Email her questions at  [email protected].

Today we’re moving on to the next step of the homebuying process!

For some buyers, this is when the thrill and excitement of touring houses (which I discussed in my last column) turns to panic and fear, understandably so since things get very real when you sign a contract for a large sum of money.

Once you find a home that you want to buy, the next step is to submit a written offer to the seller of that home, letting them know what you are offering in exchange for their property. We have a fairly standardized well established offer process here in the DC area, but I can’t say enough that every transaction is different and it’s challenging to accurately generalize.

The offer terms that you submit become part of the legally binding written contract between you and the seller, so it’s important to carefully think through what you are offering to ensure that you will be able to follow through with your contractual obligations.

Here are some of the different offer terms to be thinking about as you look at homes and prepare to submit an offer:

Price: On the surface, price is the most straightforward of the offer terms, but often one of the most difficult to decide on. The price you decide to offer should be based on an overall offer strategy, and your decision of what the home is worth to you. (more…)

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Be spontaneous — do something fun for yourself today and jump into a class at Washington Improv Theater. Folks from all over the DMV take WIT’s improv classes for all sorts of reasons.

Washington Improv Theater is DC’s oldest and only nonprofit improv theater. Chances are you know at least one person who has taken (and loved!) our Foundations of Improv class.

Here are four reasons to get off the fence about taking a WIT class:

1. Meet new people (outside the bar scene) — WIT students come from all walks of life — but they all come to improv with open minds, daring to try something new. Abandon your iPhone and share face-to-face laughs with a dozen strangers who will quickly become friends.

One student told us “you make instant friends, and you push yourself in ways that you might not initially believe possible.”

2. Unlock your creative potential — Everyone has untapped creativity — unleash yours with one of our eight-week classes. A testimonial: “You get to exercise your imagination in a way that most adults don’t get to do on a regular basis.”

3. Find yourself – without having to scale Mt. Everest — From the way you communicate in your relationships to learning about the choices you make in life, improv spurs personal breakthroughs. Learn how you can change your life when you eradicate the word “no” from your day-to-day. 

4. Up your game at work — Show your boss you’re taking your skills to the next level. Improv gives you the confidence to speak up, the positivity to collaborate, and clarity to communicate — it’s the best and most versatile professional development ever!. (Side note: You can also bring us to your office for a WIT@Work training.)

Get off the fence — spring session starts March 26! A couple hours a week with WIT can change your whole perspective!

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SATURDAY, MARCH 10 & SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2018
11 AM – 4 PM (BOTH DAYS)

The National Postal Museum’s annual Women’s History Month Family Day highlights notable women from the past through the present and reflects upon the meaningful contributions of these extraordinary individuals.

In a fun and engaging setting, discover the various postal roles typically held by women over the last two centuries and get to know the stories of pioneers who broke the mold, such as the first female postmaster, Mary Katherine Goddard.

Each visitor has the opportunity to embark on a topical scavenger hunt, which entails locating relevant museum objects and exhibitions, and stopping at activity stations scattered throughout the museum. Upon successful completion, participants can take home a National Postal Museum airplane, in the spirit of trailblazing pilot Amelia Earhart.

In addition, through their participation in the scavenger hunt, Girl Scouts have the opportunity to earn their “Playing the Past” and “Detective” badges. Event activities include:

Behind the Badge with USPS Postal Inspectors: The National Postal Museum proudly welcomes female representatives from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service; visitors will hear about the responsibilities of the job and familiarize themselves with bulletproof vests, walkie-talkies and other equipment.

Dead Letter Office Challenge: Try to make sense of actual examples of “dead letters” and decipher the undecipherable in this popular game.

Historic Printing Press Demonstrations: Watch a demonstration of how stamps were produced on a 19th century printing press and learn about the challenges of the job.

Meet Amelia Earhart and Friends: “Amelia Earhart” will be onsite to regale crowds with tales of her fascinating life and accomplishments. “Amelia” will also turn into many other renowned women throughout history, such as Clara Barton, Florence Nightingale, Marie Curie and Harriet Tubman.

Story Time: Join us for interactive readings of Pam Muñoz Ryan’s delightful book, “Eleanor and Amelia Go for a Ride,” which chronicles the real-life friendship of Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt, both legendary women in their own right.

Women In Military Service Meet and Greet: In conjunction with the museum’s newest exhibition, “In Her Words: Women’s Duty and Service in World War I,” members of the Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation discuss the lives of the four women featured in the exhibition, and read heartfelt letters from over 100 years ago.