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Condominium Warranty Regulations is a program in DC that helps protect buyers of newly constructed condominiums.

Condominium Warranty Regulations, a program launched a few years ago in D.C. aims to protect buyers of newly constructed condominiums. It stays in effect for two years after the settlement date of the first condo in the new building. What happens is 10 percent of the total cost of construction is put aside as a condo warranty bond. The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) and your respective condo association can ask for money from it to aid in structural issues to your unit that may come up.

It is important to remember a couple key pointers, when buying a brand new condo, especially given the amount of real estate that…

Festivals, farmers markets and other various summer events in the Capitol Hill area.

The vibrant Capitol Hill neighborhood is full of things to do this summer. Spend a weekend at Eastern Market, just steps from both the Eastern Market and Capitol South metros. Grab fresh food, handmade arts and crafts and check out any of the many events going on each and every weekend. (Eastern Market Potluck, Fresh Tuesday's Farmers Market, EMMS Fourth of July Movie Day to name a few.)

Buy a property in the neighborhood and be steps from great breakfast spots like Ted’s Bulletin (hello homemade Pop Tarts!) and District Doughnut (their doughnuts are not to be missed!). Grab an iced coffee and be ready to stroll through the gorgeous historic neighborhood.

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A brand-new listing at 401 13th St. NE #311 with sweeping city views and an overview of Capitol Hill.

OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, June 17 from 1pm - 4pm

You’ll want to see our brand-new listing at 401 13th St. NE #311 before it’s scooped up and gone. The stunning two bedroom, expansive corner unit is just begging to be lived in. There’s sweeping city views from your cozy new home, with an open layout, private balcony and granite countertops. Washer/dryer is in unit and best of all, Fido can come along too—the building is pet friendly!

If you love the outdoors you’ll want to snag this unit because there’s a rooftop deck that’s part of the building and an absolutely magical courtyard.

Don’t let the gorgeous D.C. summer go to waste in this fun…

Summer happenings (festivals, concerts, events, etc.) in Petworth.

Petworth is a vibrant, diverse community and something always seems to be happening in the neighborhood—festivals, concerts and more. Don’t miss the Petworth Park Summer Jam happening at the Petworth Recreation Center. The music festival, brought to you by Chris Burns, ROAM and supported by the Petworth Jazz Project will last until August.

Browse for local items at the Petworth Community Market with local artists, musicians and other vendors. The market runs Saturdays through November from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located at the corner of 9th and Upshur Sts. NW, the market is quite popular in the summer months.

Head to the recurring Yoga at the Library at the Petworth Library all summer…

Anchor retail makes Petworth a walkable community.

Being on the lookout for the ideal home in the best community for you has a lot to do with walkability. Grocery stores are one of what’s called “anchor retail” shopping amenities that make for a thriving, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood. There are two relatively new grocery stores in Petworth that make it a very walkable community.

There’s a brand-new Safeway on Georgia Ave. that was completely remodeled. Previously nicknamed the “Stinky Safeway” back in 2011, the new store is anything but. Many see the store as the rebirth of the neighborhood, as we previously mentioned grocery stores (especially new ones) make a neighborhood flourish.

In addition to the Safeway there’s a new Avenue Market,…

Real estate trends in Chevy Chase, including home prices, architecture and walkability.

Chevy Chase, D.C. home sale trends show a decrease of $7,500  in the past year (about -1 percent). The average price per square foot of the homes actually rose $50, to a total of $557.

One bedroom homes cost potential homeowners around $257,500. Mid-size two and three bedroom homes experience a decent jump, from the $300,000s to the low $900,000s. Looking to settle the family in Chevy Chase? It’s a great family-friendly neighborhood and median home prices for four bedroom homes is just over $1 million.

The Washington Post featured Chevy Chase in a real estate oriented article in 2014. The 110-year-old neighborhood was named the fourth most sought-after…

Real estate trends from the Cleveland Park area, including types of homes and price changes.

Cleveland Park is an ideal community for your next home. Its median sales price is $429,900. The price per square foot of homes is $496.

Transportation-wise, most Cleveland Park residents commute by public transportation, due to a metro stop right in the neighborhood, as well as access to many bus lines. Cleveland Park’s northern section has reached its highest pitch with listings in 2016 selling for two percent higher than they did for the same period in 2015.

The number of units sold in 2016 rose 37.5 percent.

Cleveland Park’s population density is about 10,505 people per square mile. It has a high lifestyle rating of 74, with 100 being the best.

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Popular grocery chain Wegmans is coming to the D.C. area.

It’s happening! Wegmans, the wildly popular grocery chain with a cult following, is coming to the D.C. area. Tenleytown will be the lucky neighborhood with the grocer, as it is set to be in part of the Fannie Mae building.

The deal was announced late Sunday night ahead of the International Council of Shopping Centers’ annual meeting here in D.C.

Wegman’s will anchor a mixed-use development at 3900 Wisconsin Ave., near the new developments in the Glover Park area near the National Cathedral and Sidwell Friends School. The development will be smaller than typical Wegman’s stores, 80,000 square feet as opposed to 150,000 square feet. There’s also plans for a standalone restaurant above the…

New real estate, restaurants and tried-and-true neighborhood establishments in the Cleveland Park neighborhood of D.C.

Cleveland Park is bustling with new developments and plenty of real estate. Perfect for couples or singles, 3900 Connecticut Ave. is a sunny one-bedroom apartment for sale on the garden side of the building with rustic views of trees and a truly charming vintage kitchen. With hardwood floors and nine-foot ceilings, this place is a gem.

Once you’re all moved in, head out to any of the new restaurants in the Cleveland Park neighborhood, like Dolan Uyghur (a mere four blocks from the 3900 Connecticut Ave. building above!), an Asian/Middle Eastern restaurant. Savory noodle dishes, juicy dumplings and more await you at this Connecticut…

Upcoming projects, new developments, top restaurants and going green in the Petworth neighborhood.

Petworth is popping up with new buildings and developments every week it seems! As recent as April 2017, two properties were on the market after being converted into condo buildings. The buildings, now known as the Montage, were formerly a single-family home and an office building, respectively. The homes, which are very close to the Georgia Ave./Petworth Metro stop, were sold so quickly they are currently 75 percent full. The units are priced around $600,000.

It was announced in November 2016 that the Rock Creek Baptist Church at 8th and Upshur Sts. would move to Maryland and be demolished. In its place will be brand-new condominiums. Once…