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Elysium Logan is an awe-striking luxury condominium ideally situated in DC’s Logan Circle neighborhood. This eight-story building houses 32 diverse and gorgeously appointed dwellings. Among them are generously sized one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. Penthouse units also include a balcony and a substantial den as well as 2 bathrooms and 1 to 2 half-baths.

If you’ve been around DC a while you’ll know this, but if you’re on your way in, you’ll soon find out: Logan Circle is a stellar place to be. Not only does it maintain a knockout combination of dining, shopping and nightlife, and peaceful residential streets, but it also enjoys being wedged between Dupont Circle and two of the District’s most vibrant neighborhoods: U Street

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avidian condos for sale

Photo from Monument Realty

As Capitol Riverfront (aka Navy Yard) has been sprucing itself up and turning heads for several years now, the timing couldn’t be better for the delivery of the gorgeous luxury condominium called Avidian. Conceived for people who want to live life avidly, this 171-unit building is sought after, not only for its myriad amenities but its stellar location. Located at 1210 Van Street SE, Avidian is perfectly situated within easy walking distance of Yards Park, a plethora of retail and dining options along M Street SW, Nationals Ballpark and Half Street Fairgrounds, and The Wharf: DC’s biggest and most promising mixed-use development in recent memory.

Construction began in June of 2017. Completion is expected a little later…

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perla condos for sale

The Perla is a one of the newest mixed-use buildings planned for the Shaw neighborhood located at 810 O St NW. Previously the site of a prominent church, the cathedral was eventually torn down after approval from the Historic Preservation Review Board. Sales for the Perla are expected to start in early 2019 with construction completion in late 2019.

The nine-story building will hold 66 condos, underground parking, and thousands of square feet for retail space located at the ground level. Located at the corner of 9th and O Streets NW, residents are blocks away from shops, restaurants, Blagden Alley, parks and much more - earning the location a walk score of 97.

Perla Floor Plans

The Perla offers buyers 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom layouts, with or…

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robinson landing homes for sale

Robinson Landing is one of the newest additions to the historic city of Old Town Alexandria. Compromised of 70 luxurious condos and 26 modern townhomes all steps from the Potomac riverfront. Robinson Landing is now in pre-construction sales.

Robinson Landing Amenities

Robinson Landing offers its residences an extensive list of amenities which includes 24-hour onsite staff, concierge services, state-of-the-art fitness center, yoga studio, bicycle shop, pet grooming spa, private parking garage, and resident’s lounge.

Robinson Landing Condominiums

The Robinson Landing Condominiums offers 1-bedroom, 2-bedrooms, and 3-bedrooms, with or without a den starting in the high $1.2M. You can expect floor-to-ceiling windows offering expansive views of…

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How to Sell My Georgetown Home For More

One would think that a home in Georgetown would pretty much sell itself. False. However, the amount of work you put into selling your Georgetown home will pay serious dividends. When deciding how best to concentrate your efforts, there are a few very important things to remember:

  1. Buyers who know they’ll be spending a lot of money will be extremely judicious and want to make sure they’re getting the best combination of property and location that they can for the price.

  2. There are a lot of houses and condos to choose from. Tons.

What To Do About It

Before you even think about how best to market your house, start looking for a realtor. It’s completely worth the cost and should save you a ton of effort and headache. When…

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new whole foods on capitol hill

The new Whole Foods at 101 H Street SE is more than just a grocery store, it’s a community gathering place. In this 35,000 square-foot store you can expect to see:

  • SoCap Wine Bar & Pub featuring 16 wines by the glass and 12 beers on tap - with the ability to sip and shop
  • Philly Wing Fry restaurant by former Top Chef contestant Kwame Onwuachi - we recommend the dry-aged ribeye cheesesteaks and confit chicken wings.
  • Allegro Espresso Bar with smoothies, cold-pressed juice, nitro coffee, tea on tap and build-your-own açaí bowls.
  • Kaz Sushi Bistro for made to order sushi.
  • Full-service meat and seafood departments
  • Self-serve fresh Severino pasta bar and olive/antipasta bar.
  • Over 100 local supplier products, from coffee to cheese to…
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lot for sale in forest hills

Linnean Ave NW

$1,700,000 | Forest Hills

Build your dream home overlooking Rock Creek Park in exclusive Forest Hills! Imagine owning a truly exceptional piece of land with elevated south facing views of the gorgeous Soapstone Valley. This is a rare opportunity, just minutes from the metro, where a nature-loving buyer can truly have it all! Go hiking from your backyard! Total combined size is .75 acres (list price includes both lots).

 

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homes for sale in georgetown

It would be easy to lose count of all the things that make DC’s Georgetown neighborhood amazing. It is exciting and serene at the same time. There is always something happening. There is an abundance of smart people. The architecture is unrelentingly gorgeous--eye-catching and able to blend into the background. The C & O Canal. Georgetown University. Dumbarton Oaks. M Street NW. The Potomac River. Wooden rowhomes. Cobblestones! And the list goes on and on and on.

Georgetown is a place where people want to be. And if you want to be there so bad, why don’t you just live there? Look at you. You’re thinking about it, aren’t you?

Georgetown Condos

Somewhere on the endless list of things that make Georgetown amazing is the selection of beautiful…

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chevy chase luxury real estate for sale

Luxury real estate abounds in Chevy Chase DC. The neighborhood is among the most expensive places to live in the District of Columbia, offering the provisions of a big city, and the comfort and solace of a sleepy suburb. That said, there’s something automatically luxurious about living in Chevy Chase, no matter what kind of property you’re in.

Luxury real estate is available in Chevy Chase largely because of the available space. This streetcar suburb’s developers platted the community into uncharacteristically large parcels (by DC standards)--perfect for families, hard-working professionals who value a bit of leisure, and those whose working days are behind them.

Well-to-do neighbors take great pride in their community and through regular upkeep…

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petworth rowhomes for sale

The iconic piece of Petworth real estate is, without doubt, the brick rowhome. The vast majority of rowhomes in Petworth were built in the first half of the 20th century and have shaped not only the physical life of the neighborhood, but the cultural dynamic of the community as well.

An especially notable aspect of rowhomes in Petworth that you are less likely to find in the stately Victorian rowhomes of Georgetown and Capitol Hill, is the presence of a front porch. Additionally, rowhomes in Petworth were designed with working-class families in mind and smack of egalitarianism. Whereas in other neighborhoods congruent architecture is more likely to be found in short bursts, Petworth rowhomes were planned and built by the block. Decades later,…

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