The Arlington County Board today approved the County’s acquisition of the seven-story office building at 2020 14th St. N. in the Courthouse area. The County anticipates going to closing on the purchase contract next week.

Whether you are a resident looking to improve your home, an experienced contractor or a landlord managing rentals, the 2012 Arlington Home Show & Expo offers a convenient one-stop shop to “Ask an Expert” and learn of new ways to update your home. This year’s event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the Walter Reed Community Center, 2909 S. 16 St., Arlington, VA.

The Arlington County Board today approved a plan to redevelop a 1.13-acre, block-long site in the commercial heart of Clarendon with two office buildings and ground floor retail.

The Arlington County Board today approved a plan to redevelop a Virginia Square site that now houses the Arlington Funeral Home with a public plaza and a nine-story mixed-use commercial building that will include offices, ground-floor retail and a black box theater.

Arlington’s 2012 real estate assessments are up 6.6% overall, continuing last year’s recovery. The commercial sector, including office and apartment properties, showed particular strength, gaining 13.5%. Single-family residential values showed modest growth. Existing properties -- including detached homes, condominiums and townhouses -- increased 1.8%, from an average value of $510,200 to $519,400.

The County expect to have a draft action plan for improving its business communications and information, administrative practices and regulatory policy ready for public review within the next month, County Board Chairman Christopher Zimmerman said today.

Arlington County has a new report on 2010 development highlights.

Arlington County Board approves transfer of development rights from Mosaic Park in Ballston to Founders Square

Arlington's 2011 real estate assessments are up 6.3%