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3437 Massachusetts Ave SE, Washington, DC 20019

List Price: $249,900

Will need to offer less.  Offer $180K.  Fix and Flip for $329K. 

453 Manor Pl NW, Washington, DC 20010

List Price: $450,000

4 Unit within walking distance to Petworth metro.  This area is considered Columbia Heights.  This area is east of Columbia Heights. 

5411 Illinois Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011

List Price: $299,900

Would probably need to buy as owner occupant at this price.  Too high for an investor to make a lot of money. 

708 Emerson St NE, Washington, DC 20017

List Price: $140,000

Short sale.  Needs full renovation.  Close to Fort Totten metro on the red line.  Good flip possibilities. 

5 Things I Learned From Reading the June 2012 Consumer Reports(CR)

This month's CR was focused on protecting your privacy. 

1.  The 365 brand of pickles from Whole Foods got the best rating when they tested pickles.  I don't think I have ever had them.  Are they good? 

2.  You get very little extra protection from sunscreens ranked above 30 SPF. 

3.  Comcast got terrible reviews.  How can they be growing?

4.  15.9 million people have experienced identify theft in the last year. 

5.  For detailed instructions on protecting yourself on facebook go here. 

812 C St NE, Washington, DC 20002

List Price: $425,000

This is a 2 unit centrally located on Capitol Hill.  What a steal at this price.  Worth over $600K.  Will have to deal with tenant.  Good buy in a popular area. 

441 Kenyon St NW, Washington, DC 20010

List Price: $360,000

Becoming very difficult to find anything this close to the Petworth metro.  Home needs a full renovation but has walk out in front for basement.  Potential rental in basement.  Close to WashingtonHospital.

4506 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20011

List Price: $450,000

Good size property.  Overpriced.  Needs to be closer to $400K.  Good rental potential in basement.  Short distance to Petworth metro.  Petworth and 16th Street Heights real estate has been moving…

Deals of the Week          

427 7th St SE, Washington DC 20003

List Price: $525K

Bank owned 3 Unit.  Very close to Eastern Market metro on Capitol Hill.  Details are a little sketchy on this one.  May have to be a cash purchase.  Great value for the location.

1017 Monroe St NW #1  , Washington, DC 20010

List Price: $403,500

Fannie Mae owned.  3 Beds, 2.5 Baths on 2 levels.  Lots of development going on in this area.  Super location between Petworth and Columbia Heights.  Hard to find anything with this sq ft under $500K. 

4915 Illinois Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011

List Price: $350,000

Estate sale.  Large home.  4 Bed, 3 Full Bath.  Petworth real estate is booming. 

1420 Crittenden St NW, Washington, DC 20011

List Price:…