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…

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BUCHANAN PARK
Capitol Hill

Site Plans 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…

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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…

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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.

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The pros and cons of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan.

At times homebuying can get overwhelming, especially when it comes to loans. We’re here to make things easier for you by sharing the pros and cons of FHA loans.

FHA loans are government insured loans from the Federal Housing Administration. This means FHA guarantees your loan but doesn’t actually lend out the money. When you take out loans, they need to be with FHA approved lenders. Some benefits of FHA loans include less down payment required, more forgiving debt to income ratio and less restrictions on bankruptcy and foreclosure.

One of the main advantages of an FHA loan is that a very large down payment is unnecessary. Loans can be as low as 3.5 percent, which is great for…

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The District of Columbia Association of REALTORS®(DCAR) announced the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Benefit has been passed and funded by the DC Council. The First-Time Homebuyer Tax Benefit allows first time home buyers in DC to pay a .725% recordation tax on homes no more than $625,000 that earn less that 180% AMI beginning this October.

So what exactly does that mean?

First let’s talk about the recordation tax. Recordation tax is part of various closing costs and based on the purchase price. If the sale price is $399,999 or less than the DC transfer and recordation tax rate is 1.1%. Sales of $400,000 and above are taxed at the rate of 1.45%. For example, if you bought a $250,000 home in DC, the buyer and seller would each pay $2,750 in DC transfer…

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Condominium Warranty Regulations is a program in DC that helps protect buyers of newly constructed condominiums.

Condominium Warranty Regulations, a program launched a few years ago in D.C. aims to protect buyers of newly constructed condominiums. It stays in effect for two years after the settlement date of the first condo in the new building. What happens is 10 percent of the total cost of construction is put aside as a condo warranty bond. The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) and your respective condo association can ask for money from it to aid in structural issues to your unit that may come up.

It is important to remember a couple key pointers, when buying a brand new condo, especially given the amount of real estate that…

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DC Council introduced a bill that will exempt owner-occupied, single family homes from TOPA laws with certain parameters.

The 1980 Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) was created out of the Rental Housing Conversation and Sale Act. It is designed to restrict owner rights and provide benefits to tenants.  The benefits for tenants include the option to purchase as well as the ability to assign their right to purchase to a third party.

If you are considering buying a property that is tenant occupied or if you are thinking about renting your property out, you need to familiarize yourself with the Washington DC Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act.  The process can be a challenge to navigate, so it is strongly recommended that you hire an agent or an…

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BEST NEIGHBORHOODS TO BUY IN DC 2018

Capitol Riverfront | A walk through the Capitol Riverfront (aka Navy Yard) is an experience straddling Washington DC's future and past simultaneously. As with so many urban ports that have long served as industrial and business centers, the Capitol Riverfront is in the midst of mindset-shifting revitalization. Anchored by Nationals Park, Capitol Riverfront is home to a myriad of eateries such as Cornercopia, Sweetgreen, Bluejacket Brewery, and Takorean. Yards Park is the culmination of the beautiful and thoughtful conversion of a huge stretch of the Anacostia Riverfront, which features elements similar to those found in New York's High Line and Hudson River Park.

Shaw | The recent renaissance of Shaw has only…

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Capital Park Realty is very excited to be the main sponsor for the second annual CrossFit Metro Games! at CrossFit Petworth on Saturday, September 17 from 9am-5pm. 

Over 60 athletes in the DC Metro Area will be competing in an individual CrossFit competition. Several other fantastic local businesses will have representatives at the games to support their local athletes. The Pitch Tavern will be there serving some of their most tasty treats! Finally, So Others Might Eat (S.O.M.E.) will be collecting gently used shorts, shirts, and shoes of any type to help those in need! Find out more about the competition here. We can't wait to see you a the games!

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