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Arts, yoga, eateries and the summer celebration in the vibrant neighborhood of Adams Morgan in Washington, DC.

Adams Morgan's summers are full of things to do. For art lovers, there’s the D.C. Arts Center, an art gallery and performance space that supports local artists.

Studio DC, which hosts over 80 hot yoga and non-heated classes each week, is currently offering a $25 for 2 weeks newcomer special.

Work remotely on a hot summer day at Tryst and enjoy a cup of their delicious coffee. Summer nights are begging for a fun dinner at restaurants like Tail Up Goat, which serves Mediterranean food and tropical drinks.

Early in the summer are Adams Morgan Movie Nights, which air fun, family-friendly movies with delicious sweets from area eateries…

Real estate, restaurants, shops and things to do at DC's Southwest Waterfront.

The Southwest Waterfront is a thriving community in DC with plenty of new construction and exciting things to come. If you’re looking for an affordable new place to live with activities that will keep you busy every day, look no further than Southwest Waterfront.

There’s a stunning unit at 1311 Delaware Ave. SW located on the eighth floor of the building. Enjoy breathtaking views of the city and hardwood floors throughout. The building is tucked between the $2.5 billion new wharf waterfront redevelopment, Nationals Park and is only two blocks from the Southwest Waterfront Metro Station.

For a mid-priced home, 530 N St. SW has views that are just incredible. Enjoy a…

Summer camps, zoo events, outdoor dining and various other summer events in the Cleveland Park area.

There’s always something to do in the tight-knit community of Cleveland Park. For kids wanting to have a super fun summer, there’s the Camp at the Cleveland Park Club. The camp runs through August 11th and offers old-fashioned, self-directed play with organized activities in an informal setting.

Cleveland Park is also home to a brand-new farmer’s market happening this summer. The Cleveland Park Citizens’ Association worked tirelessly to get this to fruition and now residents can enjoy neighborhood goodies every Saturday morning from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The market is on the west side of Connecticut Ave. between Newark St. and the Upton Theater.

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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…

Festivals, farmers markets and other various summer events in the Capitol Hill area.

The vibrant Capitol Hill neighborhood is full of things to do this summer. Spend a weekend at Eastern Market, just steps from both the Eastern Market and Capitol South metros. Grab fresh food, handmade arts and crafts and check out any of the many events going on each and every weekend. (Eastern Market Potluck, Fresh Tuesday's Farmers Market, EMMS Fourth of July Movie Day to name a few.)

Buy a property in the neighborhood and be steps from great breakfast spots like Ted’s Bulletin (hello homemade Pop Tarts!) and District Doughnut (their doughnuts are not to be missed!). Grab an iced coffee and be ready to stroll through the gorgeous historic neighborhood.

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A brand-new listing at 401 13th St. NE #311 with sweeping city views and an overview of Capitol Hill.

OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, June 17 from 1pm - 4pm

You’ll want to see our brand-new listing at 401 13th St. NE #311 before it’s scooped up and gone. The stunning two bedroom, expansive corner unit is just begging to be lived in. There’s sweeping city views from your cozy new home, with an open layout, private balcony and granite countertops. Washer/dryer is in unit and best of all, Fido can come along too—the building is pet friendly!

If you love the outdoors you’ll want to snag this unit because there’s a rooftop deck that’s part of the building and an absolutely magical courtyard.

Don’t let the gorgeous D.C. summer go to waste in this fun…

Summer happenings (festivals, concerts, events, etc.) in Georgetown.

Looking to buy in Georgetown? You’ll want to hear about all these exciting summer happenings in the area. If you’re a movie buff, the Georgetown Business Improvement District will be holding their annual Sunset Cinema Summer Outdoor Movie Series. The schedule’s theme is all about celebrating women and women in the movies. Check out the lineup.

If you want to get a workout in, the Georgetown BID also hosts a Sunset Fitness in the Park series that begins June 7th and ends August 30th. Come for Core Power Yoga, Fuel Body Lab or barre3 classes. View class info.

Beginning June 5th, there is a weekly Sunday Farmer’s Market from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the corner of Wisconsin and P St. NW.…

A compilation of the most expensive homes sold in May 2017 in key D.C. neighborhoods.

An array of gorgeous homes were sold last month in key neighborhoods around D.C. These are the most expensive homes sold.

16th Street Heights

16th St. Heights, a Craftsman home sold at $1.25 million, just under the asking price. The expansive home is five bedrooms, perfect for families, much like many in the area.

Chevy Chase

In Chevy Chase, a four bedroom, four full bath Colonial sold at $1.6 million. Just blocks from Western Ave. and all the shopping and retail of Friendship Heights, the home is in an extremely walkable area.

Cleveland Park

No detail was overlooked in this Cleveland Park home that sold for $1,995,000. The light-filled home…

Real estate trends in Chevy Chase, including home prices, architecture and walkability.

Chevy Chase, D.C. home sale trends show a decrease of $7,500  in the past year (about -1 percent). The average price per square foot of the homes actually rose $50, to a total of $557.

One bedroom homes cost potential homeowners around $257,500. Mid-size two and three bedroom homes experience a decent jump, from the $300,000s to the low $900,000s. Looking to settle the family in Chevy Chase? It’s a great family-friendly neighborhood and median home prices for four bedroom homes is just over $1 million.

The Washington Post featured Chevy Chase in a real estate oriented article in 2014. The 110-year-old neighborhood was named the fourth most sought-after…

Real estate trends, including types and values of homes sold, in the 16thSt. neighborhood.

The median sales price for homes in the 16th St. Heights neighborhood increased by 10.6 percent from summer 2015 to summer 2016. The average listing price in the community has increased as of August 2016.

16th St. Heights has been a mecca for young families, as The Washington Post has reported. The community is within walking distance to 14th and 16th street retail and development, and Rock Creek Park is completely walkable as well. The types of homes sold in the neighborhood are mostly brick rowhouses and larger Tudors or Colonials. Deals on homes in the community can run as low as $170,000 or into the millions.

With large houses on equally large lots,…