New Development in Ivy City
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As more and more people are moving back into the District of Columbia, areas that were once not well known or considered off the beaten path are now becoming hotspots for real estate development. One of these areas is Ivy City, which is a small neighborhood located in Northeast DC between the very popular neighborhoods of Brookland and H Street Atlas District. Spurred by development of those two neighborhoods and the emergence of nearby Trinidad and Union Market, Ivy City has seen a recent renaissance. While property prices still remain well below the DC average, they have begun to rise this year and will likely continue to do so due to an abundance of recent development.
The biggest change in the neighborhood may be the Nike store that has opened in…
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Do you own a home in DC with a basement you’d like to rent out? Are you looking for a property with the ability to rent out the basement to make the mortgage more affordable to you? While it’s definitely an option, many homeowners in the District do not follow the rules when it comes to renting out their basement. That can cause quite a headache for the landlord if they are caught, as legally DC is very tenant-friendly. However, we’ve got the answers you need. This link will give you the rundown of what you need to do to get a Two Family Rental License. The most important thing you must have to rent out your basement is a certificate of occupancy. Here’s what you need to do:
I was walking to a listing this afternoon on Capitol Hill when I crossed paths with an unusual creature! I had to look twice, and was surprised to confirm that an albino squirrel was hopping along in the garden next to me.The squirrel perched in a tree long enough for me to snap a photo. I have to say that albino squirrels don't add much to real estate values, but they sure are cool! If you're looking to make a purchase on Capitol Hill, here is one more reason the neighborhood is really unique!
 Sidwell Friends School is a privately-run Quaker school in the Cleveland Park neighborhood of Northwest DC. Founded in 1883 by Thomas Sidwell, it is one of the most highly-regarded schools in Washington, DC. The school has an enrollment of 1,097, which includes both of President Obama’s daughters, Malia and Sasha. The Middle and Upper Schools are located on Wisconsin Avenue NW, while Lower School is situated in Bethesda, Maryland. In addition to the Cleveland Park neighborhood, both the Cathedral Heights and Tenleytown neighborhoods are close to the Middle and Upper Schools. Cleveland Park is notable for its large number of Victorian-style single family homes, but there are also condominiums available along the commercial Connecticut Avenue NW corridor.…
The Maret School is an independent K-12 day school located in the Woodley Park neighborhood of Washington, DC. The school was founded in 1911 by three French sisters and admission is limited to just 635 students for all 13 grade levels. There are three other neighborhoods in close proximity to the school: Cleveland Park, Cathedral Heights, and Glover Park. These are all highly sought-after Northwest DC neighborhoods, and as such prices can be high but the return is great. All of these areas are close to the National Cathedral, Rock Creek Park, Glover-Archbold Park, the National Zoo, and the ever-bustling commercial neighborhood of Georgetown. There are plenty of single-family row homes and detached houses to choose from in these largely residential areas.…
 Embassy Row is a stately area that runs along Massachusetts Avenue NW between Scott Circle and the U.S. Naval Observatory. It is home to most of the international embassies and diplomatic missions in Washington, DC. The area around this strip includes the neighborhoods of Dupont Circle, Kalorama, Woodley Park, Glover Park, Georgetown, and the West End. While real estate in these neighborhoods is usually some of the most pricy in the District, there are multiple options in terms of size and location, from detached row houses to studio condominiums, and everything in between. Dupont Circle and Georgetown are commercial and retail hotspots that offer a wide variety of shopping, dining, and drinking options. The West End can best be described as slightly…
Georgetown Day Lower/Middle School is a private prep school located in the Foxhall Village neighborhood of Washington, DC. The neighborhoods of Palisades and Berkley are also nearby, so if you’re looking for a home near the school, any of those three neighborhoods are a good bet. Georgetown Day was founded in 1945 as DC’s first integrated school. Foxhall Village is a mostly residential neighborhood filled with brick Tudor-style homes. Both Georgetown University and George Washington University’s Mount Vernon campuses border Foxhall Village. The Palisades is a long strip of a neighborhood that runs along the Potomac River and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. It has a little more commercial flair than Foxhall Village, most of which is centered on MacArthur…
 1417 Parkwood Place NW is a beautiful row house available right now in Columbia Heights. This three bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom federal-style home has been recently renovated. It has three floors, including a basement with a half bathroom and its own rear entrance and a large deck with private parking below it. Heat comes by way of natural gas and there is central air conditioning. The main floor features an open floor plan and one of the two full bathrooms. All three bedrooms and the other full bathroom are on the top floor. This property is located just a few blocks from the Georgia Ave-Petworth Metro station on the yellow/green lines. There is a very low supply for renovated row houses like this one in the very popular neighborhood of Columbia…
We have a modern 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condominium for sale in the Park View neighborhood. 3577 Warder Street NW #102 is just four years old and is made up of 950 square feet. The condo includes a beautiful open-concept kitchen with a dishwasher, refrigerator, oven, and microwave. There is a balcony and large windows with a lot of natural light. Parking and storage are included and the condo is pet-friendly. Park View offers a small neighborhood feel while being close to everything big-city DC has to offer. The Georgia Ave-Petworth Metro station on the yellow/green lines is just a few blocks away. The Georgia Avenue NW corridor offers shopping and dining options that are steps away. Some local restaurant and bar favorites include Chez Billy, Sala Thai,…