Capitol Hill.

The word is synonymous with government (or the lack thereof, as the case may be). The word brings to mind images of a huge white dome dominating the skyline and Congressional bickering. Of suits, and briefcases, and mountainous stacks of memos. Of course it is littered with landmarks other than the big white dome such as the Supreme Court building, the Library of Congress, and Congressional Cemetary, among others. But Capitol Hill is more than that, so much more. It is also the largest historic residential neighborhood in Washington, D.C. Members of Congress, their staff, journalists, lobbyists, and consultants all call the Hill home. So do many others, if they can afford to live there; having a prestigous address comes for a price, real

Founded pursuant to an Act of Congress in 1790, Washington DC has seen its fair share, and then some, of military engagements, duels, assassinations, untimely and mysterious deaths, and other assorted tragedies in its long and storied history. So famous are Washington's ghosts, they have been featured in documentaries and name dropped by author Dan Brown. So, in honor of Halloween, turn down the lights, put on some spooky music, set up your Ouija board and  keep reading for our guide to some of the most haunted houses in the City....if you dare!

The Capitol   
                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Want to know if your neighbor's house is cleaner than yours? Ever wondered how a house could float? Renovating and looking for ideas? You're in luck! October is full of house tours across DC, you'll be sure to find what you're looking for and maybe even some things you didn't know existed. 

13th Annual Renovators House Tour: October 19th 10am-4pm                                                                                                                                            
Need to figure out how to add some extra space where there is none to be found? Have an old home that needs some modernizing?  Come to the annual Renovators House tour and get ideas while also helping a good cause, 100% of the proceeds go to the Capitol Hill Cluster School.

With so much history and fodder for ghosts, it's only fitting that DC knows how to do Halloween right! Whether you are looking for something to scare your socks off or a more child-friendly version, the DC area has the perfect spooktacular event for you. Please note that the government shutdown may affect the availability of some attractions, such as Congress, the scariest of them all!

Congressional Cemetary:

Dead Man's Run         October 19  5:30pm-8:30pm                                                                                                                                                               
Where better to start our list than a 206 year old cemetary? Lucky for you, the cemetary offers two Halloween-themed events this year. See

 Washington DC living is awesome not just for Humans... Here is the list of the best dog parks in DC.

S Street Dog Park : S Street at 17th Street NW and New Hampshire Avenue NW                                                                                 

Shaw Dog Park: 11th Street and Rhode Island Avenue NW    

Walter Pierce Dog Park: 20th Street at Calvert Street NW                                                                                      

Kingsman Dog Park: 14th Street and Tennessee Avenue NE                                                                                                

Newark Street Dog Park: 39th and Newark Street NW                                                                                          

Pictures from Memorial Day Weekend 2013

  Bike to work day is May 17th 2013

 DC is becoming more and more bike friendly. To encourage more people to get off the hot Metro, out of their air conditioned cars and get healthy, Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association sponsor a Bike to work day.   Really, nearly every day can be a bike to work day.
We even got theses handy dandy bike pumps attached to some of the bike locking stations around DC.

The Metropolitian Branch Trail is part of the East Coast Greenway.  If you were so inspired you could bike from Maine to Key West.  While that might be a bit much for us, Our entire team here at Abbott Klar Real Estate Group will be biking to work and showing houses by bike on Bike to Work Day. So join us and the rest of the city

By Danielle Dellerson

The National Capital Region—or the “DMV,” if you must—is perennially one of the top career destinations in the country.  We live in a sea of Ph.Ds and all manner of fancy degrees—the most of any metropolitan area in these United States.  All of this blurs the fact that you could easily justify moving here because it’s a helluva good time—if you know how to leave your suit at the dry cleaners and toss your government-issued Blackberry in the Potomac (or at least shut the darn thing off for a few hours).  There are countless ways to enjoy the city and its surroundings, but here’s one of my favorites: Brunch, Boat, Play Ball!

The boys of summer thankfully return to Nationals Park in the spring—when it’s still feasible to stand

Sunday Spice in Glover Park
by Danielle Dellerson

Brunch spots abound in Washington, D.C.—a treasure trove of egg bennies, bacon, and towering stacks of pillowy pancakes, often served up with copious mimosa refills.  But if you want to avoid falling into a brunch rut, swap your standard Sunday fare for a tidal wave of flavors from the south of India, which, according to my taste buds, is the center of the spice universe. 

And good news—this universe is now conveniently located in Glover Park with the opening of Malgudi, the newest venture from the owners of Heritage India, which is located just above the Malgudi space at 2400 Wisconsin Ave., NW. 

Even better news—Malgudi’s brunch offerings include bottomless mimosas—which will come in handy for