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News on restaurants, events and things to do in Dupont Circle this fall.

DuPont Circle is a longstanding neighborhood in D.C. with plenty to do. This fall, consider taking the kids down to Embassy Row for trick-or-treating. Not only are the embassies absolutely beautiful to check out, but rumor has it the treats are king-sized.

DuPont Circle is also home to the Phillips Collection, which is the country’s first museum of modern art. From now through Dec. 31st, photographs, exhibition announcements, letters and more from the collection’s archives.

If you’re looking for a new book to read, Kramerbooks is always a great bet to grab a new book and of course enjoy their delicious brunch. Try their berry buttermilk pancakes with two scrambled eggs, a…

5888 Eastern Ave NE is a newly renovated 4 bed, 3.5 bath with a deck and fenced in backyard!

$499,900

4 bed /3.5 bath

5888 Eastern Ave NE is a beautifully renovated four bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom rowhome in the Riggs Park neighborhood with 2-car paved driveway. Everything about this home is brand new! There is big backyard with its own entrance into the basement. The master bedroom comes with an ensuite bath. There is space for two cards to park in the rear of the home. 5888 Eastern Ave NE is conveniently located across street from Giant, and is half a mile to Walmart, less than one mile to the Ft Totten Metro, and just 3 blocks from Riggs Rd Playground/Park. This home is priced at $499,900. Please contact John Crisafulli at 202-258-7036…

2711 Linden Lane is an immaculate 3 bed, 3.5 bath end unit townhome with 2 decks and a front porch.

$619,900

3 bed /3.5 bath

2711 Linden Lane is a three bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom end unit townhome. It is located in the Forest Glen Park development in Silver Spring. The home has been immaculately maintained and feels brand new. The relaxing rooftop deck comes with conveyable furniture, plus a deck and large front porch on the main level. A sound system provides music throughout the home, and it has two gas fireplaces. All the bells and whistles were added in this home when it was built just 10 years ago. 2711 Linden Lane is just a few blocks from Rock Creek Park/Trails, minutes to the Beltway, and one mile to Forest Glen Metro. It is for…

BUCHANAN PARK
Capitol Hill

Site Plans Buchanan Townhomes Buchanan School Living Room Bedroom Rooftop Deck

Address: 13th & D Streets NE

Type: Condos and Townhomes

No. of units: 41 condos, 32 townhomes

Affordable Housing: N/A

Type of Unit: One-, two-, three-bedroom condominiums and three- and four-bedroom townhomes

Price: 500

Status: Selling

First Move-in: 2017

Developer: Ditto Residential and Insight Property Group

Buchanan Park, a community now under development located at 13th and D Streets SE, has become a neighborhood within a neighborhood, with plenty of landscaped green space, lots of lovely outdoor gathering areas and walkways to connect the…

News on restaurants, events and things to do in Brookland for late summer and early fall.

Brookland is a vibrant neighborhood in Northeast DC with plenty of things happening over the next few weeks. For starters, fresh off their 60 Minutes interview, the Sistine Chapel choir will be stopping by the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The choir will be participating in their first U.S. tour in 30 years.

If you consider yourself a foodie, the Brookland neighborhood has a variety of delicious options! City Kabob and Curry House serves up delicious masala and kabob dishes and they deliver! There’s also a Busboys and Poets outpost in the city at 625 Monroe St. NE. The progressive café and hangout is the place to go to get active…

Tips and tricks to becoming a standout seller in the DMV.

Even in a seller's market, achieving the highest possible sales price for your home is all about thoughtful preparation. First off, minimize or eliminate potential objections. No matter what market you're in, curb appeal still matters, so take extra steps to ensure buyers first impression of your home is a positive one. Keep the yard looking its best, paint your porch, clean the windows, pick up trash around the neighborhood if you have to! The same applies if you live in a condo. When addressing curb appeal, keep any eye out for anything in your control that would detract from initial impressions of your beautiful abode.

Once you've tacked curb appeal, it's about getting all the small…

News on restaurants, events and things to do in H Street for late summer and early fall.

H Street is overflowing with news on new entertainment, restaurants, grocery stores and more. To start, the former Kramerbooks managers are set to open a new bookstore on H Street. Solid State Books will open this fall on H Street, in the new Apollo Building development, next to the Whole Foods.

There’s also the renovation of Boundary Road, which is set to reopen as a place called “Bar Elena,” which will include classic arcade games for all you nostalgia lovers out there.

If you’re longing for the days you spent studying abroad, check out the upcoming twin eateries Spile & Spigot Tap House and above the Blue Diner. First-time restaurateurs (and father-son…

THE APOLLO
Atlas District

Street View Gourmet kitchen Living Room Bedroom with hardwood floors throughout. One of the many lounges inside The Apollo.

Address: 600 H St NE

Type: Rental Apartments

No. of units: 431

Affordable Housing: N/A

Type of Unit: Studio, 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom, 3 Bedroom

Price: $2,000 - $6,000

Status: Now Leasing

First Move-in: Late 2016

Developer: Insight Property Group

Website: The Apollo DC

The Apollo is the brand-new development located in the center of H Street. It's actually built on the former site of the Apollo Theatre, the legendary entertainment venue that opened in 1913 and lasted until 1955.

The new Apollo is a LEED Gold…

Grab some grub, stop by the seasonal beer garden and explore the rich history in Shaw.

If you’re looking for something sweet, savory, fresh, bubbly or rich in history, Shaw is the place to be. There’s Canteen, a seasonal pop-up beer garden on 9th St. Enjoy 20 craft brews, snacks from Red Apron and refreshingly strong bourbon slushies.

Since last year, Shaw has its very own farmer’s market and it is thriving with delicious produce, cooking demonstrations and great people! Expect to see coffee from Qualia Coffee, baked goods from Bonaparte Bread and much more. The market is located at 925 Rhode Island Ave NW and runs on Sundays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Craving donuts? Grab one from (the newly opened as of July) Sugar Shack. Their cinnamon sugar is…

8520 Marquette Street is a beautiful 4 bedroom and 2.5 bathroom single family home with a basement on a quiet street. It is close to the Dunn Loring-Merrifield Metro, vibrant Mosaic District, I-495 Beltway, and I-66. This house has a huge yard (most of which is fenced in), big closets, and a master bedroom with its own bathroom. 8520 Marquette Street is newly renovated with off-street driveway parking. The basement has separate entrance and includes a washer and dryer. The monthly rent for 8520 Marquette Street is $2,800 per month. Please contact John Crisafulli at john@cparkre.com or 202-258-7036 for more information.