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Petworth recently had its holiday window light display along Upshur Street, making for a gorgeous display for area residents.

One of Petworth’s newest restaurants is Himitsu, a self-described Japanese-style eatery with Latin American and Southeast Asian flavors. The restaurant is following a truly modern trend, as they don’t have a phone and rely solely on e-mail for inquiries.

Reformer Pilates, a D.C.-based pilates studio, opened on November 1st in the neighborhood. Their classes at 55 minutes and last seven days per week. The studio is located at 4011 9th St. NW. Classes are not cheap—a single one is $35 while private classes are $95.

Petworth is also currently working on getting a meditation, garden-style park. The triangular plot of land…

The Chevy Chase neighborhood has had plenty of news since we last updated you. The Chevy Chase Supermarket at 8531 Connecticut Ave. will close in April 2018 after 60 years of service.

There are plans for another supermarket to go in its place once the area is redeveloped. Bernard Freedman opened the store in 1958.

Barston’s Child’s Play in the neighborhood celebrated Neighborhood Toy Store Day in November. There were special programs like craft making, local entertainers, scavenger hunts, charity drives and more. There were also holiday toy previews, much to the delight of many neighborhood children.

There’s also a complete revamp of the Collection at Chevy Chase. A restaurant called Little Beet Table has signed a lease for its first sit-down…

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Adams Morgan

We start off in Adams Morgan at 2303 17th St NW. On the market for $1.09 million, this three-bedroom home is three levels with plenty of vintage charm. There’s even a gorgeous, sunny in-laws unit too!

Brightwood

Brightwood’s most expensive home is located at 7227 Georgia Ave NW. This new construction townhome style condo features multi-level residences in a boutique-like…

We’ve compiled a list of best events going on in the city for the next couple of months. If you need to make some plans with friends or family in town, want to see something new or love to experience DC check them out!

1. Georgetown Glow invites visitors to re-imagine the season of light through outdoor public art. Located in the heart of Georgetown, this is the region's only curated exhibition of outdoor public light and installations.  This event runs from Dec 8-Jan 7, from 5-10pm, so make sure to check it out before it ends!

2. At Wharf Ice Rink visitors can glide over the ice while enjoying amazing views of the Potomac. Open from Dec. 2-late Feb with varying daily times. General admission is $10 and if you need to rent skates it’s…

The Petworth Playground at 8th and Taylor Streets is set for a $2 million renovation, much to the delight of neighborhood residents. Councilmember Todd was able to secure the money in his fiscal year 2018 budget.

A community meeting has been scheduled to talk more about this process on Thursday, December 7th. The event will be at the Raymond Recreation Center located at 3725 10th St. NW. The Department of Parks and Rec. and Department of General Services will be on hand to get the community ready for the process and to gather input from residents. Neighbors are encouraged to come out and share their vision for the playground.

The Petworth neighborhood is a hot community for real estate these days. There’s a fresh Safeway that opened in 2014 and…

Address: 1111 24th St NW
Type: Condos
No. of units: 71
Affordable Housing: N/A
Type of Unit: One-, Two-, Three- bedroom
Price: $1.2 M - $4.2 M
Status: In Sales
First Move-in: Sept. 2017
Developer: EastBanc., Inc.

Westlight Condo | West End

The Westlight Condos are located in prime real estate—centered in the West End of the city, near Georgetown, Dupont Circle and Downtown D.C.

The condos are designed by the architect Enrique Norten, with features by artist Ingo Maurer. Their signature is all over the building, from its cantilevered glass building façade to breathtaking sun-drenched views from floor to ceiling windows.

The 71 condos are part of a 10-story building that includes an expansive library and over 7,000 square feet of retail…

300 8TH STREET NE
Capitol Hill

Address: 300 8th St NE
Type: Condos
No. of units: 42
Affordable Housing: N/A
Type of Unit: One-, Two- bedroom
Price:$500k - $1M
Status: Under Construction
First Move-in: Winter/Spring 2019
Developer: Community Three Development, Torti Gallas Architects

Real estate developer Community Three Development is planning on building a complex at 300 8th St. NE. The complex will include 42 condos with one and two-bedroom units. Designer Torti Gallas has been chosen to design the project, which will offer a ground-floor fenced-in courtyard at the back of the building.

The building would include lots of exposed brick with huge multi-light double hung windows. It would, of course, stay true to its historical nature, harkening back…

The time for crisp cool temperatures and warm apple cider has come! Before you start putting out your pumpkins, here are the must-do fall maintenance tips to keep your house in tip-top shape and you cozy warm during the winter.

• Inspect and clean gutters and downspouts: The drainage system on your roof diverts thousands of gallons of water from foundation walls and your home’s exterior. Clogged gutters can lead to damaged exterior surfaces, or even worse water in your basement. We recommend cleaning your gutters, then cover them with mesh guards before the leaves start falling.

• Seal gaps and cracks around your windows and doors: According to the U.S. Department of Energy, gaps in caulk and weather-stripping can account for 10%…

Buyers in DC's competitive real estate market will likely find themselves in a multiple offer scenario. It's a stress-inducing situation...you've finally found the perfect listing, and now lots of other buyers want it too! What's the best way forward? First off, it's important to understand how most multiple-offer-scenarios play out.

Often times, when the listing agent feels confident there will be more than one offer, they will set an offer deadline. The deadline gives potential buyers a chance to huddle with their agent and lender to make their best possible offer, which is oftentimes referred to as "highest and best" in the real estate industry. Writing a winner offer is simple...offer more than the asking price, all cash, with no contingencies,…

2803 Buena Vista Ter SE is a newly renovated 3 bed, 1.5 bath end unit home with a huge backyard and patio.

$339,500

3 bed /1.5 bath

2803 Buena Vista Ter SE is a completely renovated three bedroom, one-and-a-half bathroom end unit home in Randle Heights. It is located one mile from Naylor Rd Metro. Everything in the home is brand new, and the floors have even been underpinned and leveled. 2803 Buena Vista Ter SE comes with a big yard and patio in the back. It is priced at $339,500. Please contact John Crisafulli at 202-258-7036 or john@cparkre.com for more information.

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