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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…

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

Petworth is a vibrant, diverse community and something always seems to be happening in the neighborhood—festivals, concerts and more. Don’t miss the Petworth Park Summer Jam happening at the Petworth Recreation Center. The music festival, brought to you by Chris Burns, ROAM and supported by the Petworth Jazz Project will last until August.

Browse for local items at the Petworth Community Market with local artists, musicians and other vendors. The market runs Saturdays through November from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located at the corner of 9th and Upshur Sts. NW, the market is quite popular in the summer months.

Head to the recurring Yoga at the Library at the Petworth Library all summer…

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,…

Real estate trends from the Cleveland Park area, including types of homes and price changes.

Cleveland Park is an ideal community for your next home. Its median sales price is $429,900. The price per square foot of homes is $496.

Transportation-wise, most Cleveland Park residents commute by public transportation, due to a metro stop right in the neighborhood, as well as access to many bus lines. Cleveland Park’s northern section has reached its highest pitch with listings in 2016 selling for two percent higher than they did for the same period in 2015.

The number of units sold in 2016 rose 37.5 percent.

Cleveland Park’s population density is about 10,505 people per square mile. It has a high lifestyle rating of 74, with 100 being the best.

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Popular grocery chain Wegmans is coming to the D.C. area.

It’s happening! Wegmans, the wildly popular grocery chain with a cult following, is coming to the D.C. area. Tenleytown will be the lucky neighborhood with the grocer, as it is set to be in part of the Fannie Mae building.

The deal was announced late Sunday night ahead of the International Council of Shopping Centers’ annual meeting here in D.C.

Wegman’s will anchor a mixed-use development at 3900 Wisconsin Ave., near the new developments in the Glover Park area near the National Cathedral and Sidwell Friends School. The development will be smaller than typical Wegman’s stores, 80,000 square feet as opposed to 150,000 square feet. There’s also plans for a standalone restaurant above the…

 
New real estate on the market in the 16 St. Heights neighborhood, including spacious row homes and cozy condos.

The 16th St. Heights neighborhood has been dubbed D.C.’s “sleeper neighborhood” for its picturesque surroundings and the fact that homes are getting scooped up by the minute.

The 16th St. Heights neighborhood includes 16th Street NW to the west, Georgia Avenue NW to the east, Military Road NW and Missouri Avenue NW to the north, and Arkansas Avenue to the south. Homes are known for having more space and lower costs. There are also plenty of condos and English basement apartments available too.

There’s a gorgeous row house at 4420 15th St. NW, with four bedrooms, one full bath and one half bath. Along with a full basement, this all…

Newly renovated single family homes located in the secluded, tree-lined streets in the Crestwood neighborhood of DC. 

The Crestwood neighborhood is entirely residential, allowing for plenty of quiet and community among its residents. Seclusion in the city is the sell for this gorgeous neighborhood.

Luxurious homes perfect for big families can be found in Crestwood, like the magnificent home on 1743 Webster St. NW. The interior has been completely renovated and includes seven bedrooms, four full bathrooms and two powder rooms and a large in-law suite with a full kitchen. There’s a rear garden for all the green thumbs out there and a detached two-car garage.

There’s also 1875 Taylor St. NW, a beautiful four bedroom, four bath Colonial oasis. The…