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The big news for Arlington, VA is that the e-commerce colossus, Amazon, has chosen this Washington DC suburb to host its east coast headquarters. More accurately, the enormous project known as Amazon HQ2 has been divided into two parts--one to be run out of Arlington, VA and the other to be run out of the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens, NY. Officially, the Northern Virginia HQ2 will be part of what has now been branded National Landing: a sort of Franken-hood comprised of Crystal City as well as parts of Pentagon City and Alexandria’s Potomac Yard.

Not only is Arlington County prime for Amazon, boasting--perhaps for the first time ever--a 20% vacancy rate with regard to commercial real estate. JBG…

One would think that a home in Georgetown would pretty much sell itself. False. However, the amount of work you put into selling your Georgetown home will pay serious dividends. When deciding how best to concentrate your efforts, there are a few very important things to remember:

1. Buyers who know they’ll be spending a lot of money will be extremely judicious and want to make sure they’re getting the best combination of property and location that they can for the price.

2. There are a lot of houses and condos to choose from. Tons.

What To Do About It

Before you even think about how best to market your house, start looking for a realtor. It’s completely worth the cost and should save you a ton of effort and headache. When…

500 Florida Ave NW #1

2 BR | 2 BA | $415,000 | Shaw

Split 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom in hot Shaw neighborhood. Rare find at this price point. Updated kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. High ceilings. Washer Dryer in unit. Spectacular location close to metro, U street, and Howard University. Low condo fee. Tenant and pet-friendly boutique building. Great investment!

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The new Whole Foods at 101 H Street SE is more than just a grocery store, it’s a community gathering place. In this 35,000 square-foot store you can expect to see:

• SoCap Wine Bar & Pub featuring 16 wines by the glass and 12 beers on tap - with the ability to sip and shop
• Philly Wing Fry restaurant by former Top Chef contestant Kwame Onwuachi - we recommend the dry-aged ribeye cheesesteaks and confit chicken wings.
• Allegro Espresso Bar with smoothies, cold-pressed juice, nitro coffee, tea on tap and build-your-own açaí bowls.
• Kaz Sushi Bistro for made to order sushi.
• Full-service meat and seafood departments
• Self-serve fresh Severino pasta bar and olive/antipasta bar.
• Over 100 local supplier products, from coffee to cheese to…

Linnean Ave NW

$1,700,000 | Forest Hills

Build your dream home overlooking Rock Creek Park in exclusive Forest Hills! Imagine owning a truly exceptional piece of land with elevated south facing views of the gorgeous Soapstone Valley. This is a rare opportunity, just minutes from the metro, where a nature-loving buyer can truly have it all! Go hiking from your backyard! Total combined size is .75 acres (list price includes both lots).

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6500 America Blvd #410

1 BR | 1 BA | $259,000 | Plaza Lofts 22

ULight filled two level corner unit with soaring ceilings. This 1,325+ sq ft open floor plan includes hardwood floors, tiled baths, granite counters, and stainless steel appliances. Balcony overlooks the courtyard. Garage parking. 5 minute walk to metro. Steps to shops, restaurants, and grocery. Exceptional contemporary living.

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4834 Blagden Ave NW

4 BR | 3.5 BA | $1,299,000 | Crestwood

Light-filled Crestwood Tudor with a classic layout and modern finishes. Kitchen with stainless appliances and large dining room for entertaining. Crown molding throughout. Wood burning fireplaces and landscaped backyard with a salt water pool. Quiet neighborhood with easy access to Rock Creek Park, but less than 1 block from the 16th St corridor. Detached garage and large fenced in front yard.

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7706 Havenside Ter

3 BR | 2 Full Bath | 2 Half Bath | $379,000 | Park Overlook

Updated modern townhouse within walking distance to metro station. Renovated kitchen includes stainless appliances, granite counters, and tiled backsplash. Spacious master bedroom with attached bath and huge walk-in closet. Brick fireplace in lower level. Rear deck is perfect for relaxing outdoors. Two car parking. Low fee includes huge community pool, yard mowing, and playgrounds.

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As you can probably guess from looking at its construction, the word “renovate” means, at the most basic level, “to make new again” and that is exactly what is happening throughout DC’s Petworth neighborhood. Without going into cringe-worthy metaphors like how the new Safeway on Georgia Ave NW and various new eateries are Petworth’s state-of-the-art kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite worktops. It must be expressed that the gorgeous and thoughtful renovation being done inside Petworth’s rowhomes and condo conversions is a perfect parallel to the renovation of the entire neighborhood.

Especially impressive is the manner in which investors are making Petworth new again. They are not simply tearing down and building…

The iconic piece of Petworth real estate is, without doubt, the brick rowhome. The vast majority of rowhomes in Petworth were built in the first half of the 20th century and have shaped not only the physical life of the neighborhood, but the cultural dynamic of the community as well.

An especially notable aspect of rowhomes in Petworth that you are less likely to find in the stately Victorian rowhomes of Georgetown and Capitol Hill, is the presence of a front porch. Additionally, rowhomes in Petworth were designed with working-class families in mind and smack of egalitarianism. Whereas in other neighborhoods congruent architecture is more likely to be found in short bursts, Petworth rowhomes were planned and built by the block. Decades later,…