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Listing of the Day: 208 S. Saint Asaph Street

Published November 12, 2020 at 12:45PM

A true Old Town gem, this historic, fully-detached house built in 1880 by William McKnight sits on a prime double lot and has undergone an impeccable top-to-bottom renovation by its current owners.

From the kitchen and breakfast room, to all the bathrooms, to new rear windows and doors, every detail has been thoughtfully redone and executed to maintain charm and optimize modern allure. The stately Second Empire brick exterior and wonderful outdoor oasis with a covered porch, unusually large yard with a private patio and grassy lawn, and lush gardens brimming with mature trees, English boxwoods, camellias and roses takes this one-of-a-kind beauty over the top!

Legal Review: Bill to Scrap Mandatory Minimums Shot Down in General Assembly

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Published November 12, 2020 at 4:30AM | Updated April 30, 2021 at 3:36PM

On February 27, 2021, the General Assembly passed a multitude of criminal justice reform measures, including the abolition of capital punishment, legalization of marijuana by 2024, and several others.

However, not included in the passed reform measures was a bill to scrap mandatory minimum sentences; a measure that Virginia legislators have been weighing for quite some time. This bill was a key goal of reformers, leaving many disappointed with the outcome.

Ask McEnearney: With the Pandemic and Recent Election, When is the Best Time to Sell My Home?

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Published November 11, 2020 at 12:45PM

Question: With the pandemic and the recent election, when is the best time to sell my home?

Answer: As we all know, 2020 has been a year like no other. A pandemic. High unemployment. Low interest rates. An election year. Throughout it all, real estate has been steady and strong. Now we are on the brink of the holidays. With all of these factors at play, you may be wondering, when is the best time to sell your home?

Legal Review: 2020 National Defense Authorization Act Gives Service Members Hope for Medical Malpractice Relief

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Published November 10, 2020 at 4:30AM | Updated March 23, 2021 at 3:01PM

The first National Defense Authorization Act was passed in 1961, beginning a series of federal laws detailing the expenditures of the United States Department of Defense and the annual budget. The purposes of the National Defense Authorization Act include establishing funding levels, determining the agencies responsible for defense, and setting the policies for which money will be allocated and spent.

President Donald Trump signed the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act into law on December 20, 2019 after the United States Senate passed it by a vote of 86 to 8. One of the many provisions of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act allocates 400 million dollars to the Department of Defense to investigate and pay out military medical malpractice claims. Prior to this Act, service members were barred from holding the government accountable for negligent military medical care by what is known as the Feres Doctrine, named after the 1950’s United States Supreme Court case involving injured service member Feres.

Just Listed in Alexandria

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Published November 6, 2020 at 12:45PM

Just Listed highlights Alexandria City properties that came on the market within the past week. This feature is sponsored by the Jen Walker Team (Licensed in VA) of McEnearney Associates Realtors®.

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Did You Know: The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum Has a Note from Martha Washington

By James Cullum

Published November 5, 2020 at 5:00PM | Updated November 5, 2020 at 7:42PM

A copy of an order from Mrs. Martha Washington to the Stabler Apothecary in April of 1802 - a month before she died. (Staff photo by James Cullum)

A month before she died, Martha Washington was experiencing some intestinal discomfort. On April 22, 1802, she sent away for a quart bottle of the “best castor oil” that Edward Stabler had at his apothecary.

A copy of the note that Washington wrote is currently on display at the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum at 105-107 S. Fairfax Street. It’s just one of many historical treasures from the country’s very first family in the apothecary’s storied history, which also includes ledgers with orders from George Washington’s doctors while he was president, orders from Martha Washington’s daughter Nelly Custis.

Legal Review: Virginia Landlord Suing Over CDC National Eviction Ban

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Published November 5, 2020 at 4:30AM | Updated February 25, 2021 at 2:25PM

During these unpredictable and unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic, the housing industry is one of the industries that has been hit the hardest with almost 20% of all renters in the United States behind on their rental payments.

In 2020, the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) enacted a nationwide ban regulation to not allow any landlords to evict any of their current tenants. This regulation was enforced as the CDC did not want citizens to leave their homes due to the growing pandemic and many states enforced stay at home orders. This nationwide regulation ban helped to keep people off the streets in efforts to slow down the spread of the virus, and helped tenants who were struggling economically during the pandemic. The CDC’s attempt at helping with this is to have rent payments not be as immediate, in order to lessen the stress of renters during an unpredictable time.

Ask McEnearney: How Can I Plan for a Successful Real Estate Career?

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Published November 4, 2020 at 12:45PM | Updated January 6, 2021 at 3:50PM

This week’s Q&A column is written by Karisue Wyson, Director of Recruiting & Agent Support at McEnearney Associates Realtors®, the leading real estate firm in Alexandria. To learn more about this article, contact Karisue at 703-615-0876 or email [email protected]. You may also submit your questions to McEnearney Associates via email for response in future columns.

Question: How can I plan for a successful real estate career?

The Promise of Online Learning for IT Leaders

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Published November 4, 2020 at 6:00AM

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact every aspect of modern-day life, from the way consumers buy their groceries to how employees connect to corporate systems. Learning is no exception.

Since the outbreak, online learning has become more central to people’s lives. And many plan to continue the trend: More than half of American adults who expect to need more education or training post-pandemic say they would do it online, according to an August 2020 survey by the Strada Education Network.

Virginia Tech Offers January Start for Local MBA Program

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Published November 3, 2020 at 12:45PM

As the COVID-19 pandemic extends, many professionals are taking this time to prepare for the future by investing in graduate education. And there might not be a better time to do so.

Whether it’s the increased flexibility in classroom formats, frozen tuition rates, relaxed admission requirements, or reduced interest rates on student loans, there are plenty of reasons why students feel like this time period is a unique opportunity for them to build the skills and professional network they need to advance their career.

Legal Review: Do You Need Help With Your Car Accident Claim?

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Published November 3, 2020 at 4:30AM | Updated January 29, 2021 at 3:23PM

Car accident claims can be difficult to handle. You may be dealing with injuries, damage to your vehicle and other disruptions to your life. However, filing claims for car accidents does not have to be an added headache. Below, find a concise guide to navigating a car accident claim.

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