All Blog Entries by Jackie Ward

Looking for historic charm? Open layout to entertain? High-end finishes? Parking? An amazing location? Finding a home meeting these criteria seems too good to be true, but this property has it all and it can be yours.

3409 O Street NW is delivered with all of the style, charm and high-end features buyers are looking for in a Georgetown home- turnkey and beautiful.  This property is believed to have been built in 1850, and the layout suggests that history. The large second level features a living room with a wood burning fireplace, a large dining room with an another wood burning fireplace, and a bright and beautiful hearth room off the patio with a coal stove. Together with the four bedrooms on the upper floors, this home's original function was…

Charming Capitol Hill condo with many original details! 919 Maryland Ave NE home showcases some of the most beautifully ornate details in restoring the original character of a Washington row home. The high ceilings are adorned with crown molding, the windows are dressed with plantation shutters, and the light filled living room contains custom floor-to-ceiling built-in bookcases. Gorgeous hardwood floors lay throughout the home.

Updates such as recessed lighting throughout, stainless steel appliances, granite counters and a gorgeous backsplash in the huge kitchen provide modern convenience to partner the charming characteristics in the space. Not to mention the large private outdoor space off the kitchen! You may dine out while dining in on one…

This is the one bedroom plus den you have been looking for! The Atlas Condominium is a full service building boasting 24 hour concierge, a fitness center, private courtyard, party room and lounge. The building completed construction in 2005, making it a newer building compared to those in the area. The Atlas is also pet friendly, allowing two pets up to 40 pounds each! The fee is low for the amenities offered at only $578/month. Located on the eighth floor with 933 square feet, there are awesome views and room to entertain. 

Its location next to Trader Joe's could not be more ideal for groceries. In addition there are a number of great restaurants within a few blocks like Blue Duck Tavern, Marcel's Grill Fish and Jardenea. Foggy Bottom Metro offers…

Check out our newest listing! The Lincoln Park Terrace Condominium has the best combination of amenities, age and location! The building was constructed from the ground up in 2007 and has been well-maintained. The lobby and halls have character and elegance. The building includes an elevator, disability access, a large roof deck and underground parking garage complete with bike storage and individual owner storage lockers. The building is secured at the entrance by a key fob. The property has its own well-landscaped courtyard and backs up to Kingsman Field Park. A dog park has been a recent addition to the neighborhood on the far side of the park. The building is pet friendly too!

#407 looks out over the well-landscaped courtyard…

Are you in the market for a wonderfully renovated home in the Hyattsville Arts District? Look no further! New everything! Roof, electrical, plumbing, heating/cooling, windows, stainless steel appliances, granite counters, tiled baths, cedar porches and more - ALL NEW! Stunning master suite with vaulted ceilings, double vanity, huge frameless glass shower, and two walk-in closets. Finished basement could be second suite or huge family room. Great layout. For more details visit the listing page.  Contact Nate Ward for more information!

Check out our newest listing! The Lincoln Park Terrace Condominium has the best combination of amenities, age and location! The building was constructed from the ground up in 2007 and has been well-maintained. The lobby and halls have character and elegance. The building includes an elevator, disability access, a large roof deck and underground parking garage complete with bike storage and individual owner storage lockers. The building is secured at the entrance by a key fob. The property has its own well-landscaped courtyard and backs up to Kingsman Field Park. A dog park has been a recent addition to the neighborhood on the far side of the park. The building is pet friendly too!

#206 looks out over the well-landscaped courtyard and is far…

Don't let your dog miss out! This coming Saturday the Columbia Heights Halloween Dog Costume Contest is happening again. Even if you are not a dog owner, it is a very entertaining spectacle. October 31st at 5:45PM dogs of all sizes, breeds and colors are encouraged to strut their stuff in their best Halloween costume at 11th St NW and Park St NW. Support the 11th and Bark Dog Park nonprofit and maybe win one of the following contests: Owner & Dog Combo, Most Original, Spookiest and of course the Cutest.

It is a great effort by the 11th and Bark Dog Park nonprofit to establish such a great community event. You will be sure to see people of all ages and plenty of furry friends. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow dog lovers of the Columbia Heights…

Our top five reasons to buy now! 

Affordability:  Loan rates have been locked in by buyers as low as 4% in the past month.  Interest rates have climbed from around 3.5% last year to an average of 4.25% right now, and are predicted to continue to slowly climb.

It’s a better investment than renting:  The average rent per one bedroom is $1,850 in a neighborhood like Adams Morgan. The average sales price in that neighborhood is $578,774.00  With a 4% interest rate on a conventional loan and putting 20% down, the monthly mortgage payment is $2,210.41. The year-over-year increase in sales price is 20% in that neighborhood! If sales continue on that trend the same home could be sold for $694,528.80 next year.

Long-term growth potential:  The…

One of the best parts of working with buyers in real estate is seeing the transformation in your client. They go from motivated to find an investment to excited about a specific listing, then determined to get it to contract, and finally excited again at the settlement table.  The changes don't stop there! We frequently hear from clients about the improvements they have made to the properties they have purchased.  As a buyer you can dream big, but HGTV makes it look much easier than it is in real life.  I was recently invited to a client's home in Cathedral Heights, where he purchased about six months ago.  He had, and still has, many renovation projects in mind for his flat, but what he has already accomplished is very impressive. Take a look at the…

Here at Capital Park Realty we are marking our calendars and we think you should too-- the Super Eclipse of the Blood Moon is coming! It will occur this Sunday night, September 27th-28th, from 9:00pm to 12:30am.

What is a supermoon? A supermoon happens when a full moon's orbit is closest to the Earth, making it appear larger. This supermoon is projected to be the closest to the Earth of 2015. This full moon is also known as a Harvest Moon in the Northern Hemisphere because it is the full moon closest to the September Equinox.

What is an eclipse? An eclipse occurs when the Sun, the Earth and the Moon align in that order and the Earth’s shadow is cast upon the moon, blocking it from view.

A supermoon eclipse is rare because the supermoon and the…