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1317 Rhode Island AVE #1 NW Washington DC.

1317 Rhode Island Ave NW Washington DC

Turns out that you can have it all. This renovated 2-bedroom, 1½-bathroom apartment with a private entrance and two (two!) private patios is just around the corner from the finest restaurants, abundant cultural and art venues, and exclusive shopping opportunities of Logan Circle and 14th Street NW. The condo is bright and spacious with a living room and dining room suitable for formal occasions. The newly tiled, wood-burning fireplace showcases your style, while the bay window in the curved dining room enhances your entertaining space. The two bedrooms are light-filled with built-in closets. Built-in shelving is found in the living room, perfect for display or storage. The master bathroom

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Shoud You Buy a House  NOW?
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With prices increasing in the DC area for several years now, and many buyers being priced out of some neighborhoods, buyers are asking us daily, should I just wait out the market?  Is now the right time to buy?  Well, putting aside the philosophical question  if it is a wise idea to ask a surgeon if you should get a surgery...  Let me explain the most important reason you should buy now!

Low Interest Rates
Interest rates today have (almost) never been lower.  If you have good credit and a decent downpayment you can borrow money at a rate lower than most countries... Really!  look it up.

Let's do the math:
If you purchase a home today and finance a $500,000 mortgage with a 30 year, fixed loan at 3.75%, the principal and

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3628 13th ST NE, Washington DC
$689,000

3628 13th ST NE, Washington DC.  Beautiful Brookland

This love story could be yours:
savor your morning coffee on the open concept front porch while delighting in the stunning sunrise. Cozy up to the fireplace and lose yourself in a great book and deep conversation. Nurture your inner gardener with a delightful and private back yard, with multiple flower beds and edible gardens. Discover the varied and carefully placed stone remnants throughout the property that hint to a stone craftsman as one of the past owners of this delightful home. It's been meticulously maintained and thoughtfully updated throughout over the years. Yet since the beginning, the huge windows have flooded the glowing hardwood floors with natural light and beckoned its owners inside.Situated in

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912 Irving Streeet NE Washington DC.  Beautiful Brookland.

Why compromise?

Exterior 912 Irving St NE Washington DC. Brookland
Living in DC one must learn to be allergic to compromise.  Right?  Just check out our ever so functional congress... But let’s talk about houses!  And garages.  Yes, yes YES!  You can keep the car, or buy that second car, just look at that garage!  Not a car guy (or gal)? Fine, think about how many bicycles you can fit in that garage… 
As for the house, it’s perfect!  It’s the ideal end-unit-Federal-rowhouse-with-lots-of-windows-hardwood-floors-fireplace-breakfest-room-3-bedrooms-2-full-bathrooms-with-walkout-basement-and-awesome-large-yard-overlooking-the Basilca-and-the-train-track.  Love trains! House is ready for you to move right in and build some of that sweat equity. So,

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1351 Otis Street, NE Washington DC.

Side garden and patio, 1351 Otis Street, NE Washington DC.  Beautiful Brookland

It’s not often that you discover a gem in the middle of a city. In the lively and beautiful Brookland neighborhood of DC you can have an extraordinary getaway with all the conveniences of city life. A stunning Victorian Cottage has just been listed for sale.

1351 Otis Street is a four-bedroom, three-bath home that has been renovated significantly, but has maintained much of its original charm.

The transformation began with a solid foundation, the removal of some of the interior walls and a first floor bath addition. Another bathroom was added to the second floor in 2011. The kitchen has had two renovations and the most recent offers ample space for culinary creativity. Other renovations include replaced siding, a

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1002 Douglas Street NE, Washington DC.

1002 Douglas Street NE Washington DC 20018 Beautiful Brookland Exterior

1002 Douglas Street NE, Washington, DC 20018    
Offered at $539,000
4 bedrooms, 2 baths
Finished basement, Cental AC.

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Don't miss out on this spacious four bedroom bungalow only two blocks from the Rhode Island Metro. This gorgeous home is loaded with amazing features. Newly refinished wood floors gleaming throughout, fresh paint, and central air to keep you comfortable year round. A roomy finished basement  is perfect for a family, game, or media room and has its own outside entrance. The large, greenscaped yard is perfect for entertaining and relaxing. Hop on the Metro and come on by, don't blink, or you'll miss out on this Brookland Beauty. 

 

 

        

 

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1601 Newton Street NE Washington DC 20017.
$725,000
Open house Sunday October 12th 1-4 PM.
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Central AC

1601 Newton Street NE Washington DC. Beautiful Brookland 

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Simple. Elegant. Gorgeous.

This exceptional Brookland Arts & Crafts Home  is now available for purchase.

Amidst the new builds currently hitting the market in DC’s Brookland neighborhood, this lovely 1913 Arts & Crafts home just came on the market for sale. 1601 Newton Street is a delightful four-bedroom, two-bath detached home that has been renovated with a careful eye toward respecting the original character and space of the home.

Just look around and fall in love. From the meticulously manicured grounds to the wraparound porch, this house calls to you. A

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1405 Newton Street NE Washington DC
3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, large yard, finished basement, 3 blocks to Metro.

Brookland Bungalow perfection.
1405 Newton St NE DC.  Brookland Bungalow

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The house-wide front porch of this  meticulously-renovated and deeply-loved home overlooks the rooftops of divine Newton Street and onto the serenity of the grounds of the monastery.Enter through the wooden red front door and into the light-filled living room perfectly set up for relaxing and entertaining.  The dining room off the open and raised kitchen invites you to be the entertainer you've always wanted to be, sharing your home and culinary exploits with your friends and family. The recently renovated and large modern kitchen is designed to showcase your talents while

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1311 Jackson Street NE, Washington DC. $625,000 


1311 Jackson Street NE Washington DC.  Beautiful Brookland

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Video Tour

It’s your turn to be the host!
Invite your friends and friendly neighbors over, dazzle them with your inner Top Chef, and relax all evening in your private, backyard oasis.
Just look at this house! A perfect side foyer colonial opens up to the sunny living room with hardwood floors and wood-burning fireplace. The full-sized dining room with a cozy, wood-paneled side room complements the renovated eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Head upstairs to find 3 large bedrooms, 1 full bath, and your prayers answered with a laundry room on the second level!

Like your in-laws? Invite them over to stay for a few days

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 4018 13th Street NE, Washington DC.  Beautiful Brookland

Front porch 4018 13th ST NE Washington DC.  Brookland

 

This gorgeous craftsman-style home was exquisitely renovated by Ditto Residential in 2011 and smartly updated since. With 3 bedrooms and 3.5  bathrooms laid out over three levels there is room for all. The main level, with hardwood floors and tall ceilings throughout, includes an entry foyer, formal living and dining rooms, chef kitchen, powder room, laundry and large master suite. The gourmet, eat-in kitchen features granite countertops, a massive island and top-of-the-line appliances. Up the gorgeous wood stairs to the second level and 2 more bedrooms and lots of cozy nooks. The lower level is finished as a large recreation room with a full bathroom,extra storage space and separate rear

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