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End of an Era! Brookland Hardware is closing.

Brookland True Value Store is closing.

Brookland Hardware mailed a letter to the Brookland community today announcing that Howard, the store owner, is retiring after 40 years, and will have a "Retirement-Store Closing Sale"  staring on Thursday July 23rd through Wednesday July 29th.  According to the mailer "This will be the largest sale in the history of the store.. and the last!"

We are very sad to hear that this Brookland institution is closing and wish Howard all the best in Retirement.

Thank you Howard for 40 years of community service to Brookland!

Update July 22nd 2015, 9:24am:
We just learned from a press release that "Anne Stom, owner of Annie’s Ace Hardware, today announced that Howard Politzer will be joining Annie’s Ace Hardware’s as a…

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Today is National Ice Cream Day!

National Ice cream day is actually a thing!   Nothing says summer like an ice cream cone dripping happily down the elbow of a grinning child, or sweethearts sharing a gelato in the afternoon heat.

Getting ice cream is the universally applicable form of joy sharing, and is flexible across a wide variety of circumstances. It’s the perfect way to spend a sweltering summer Sunday afternoon with the kids; it’s a great way to catch up with an old friend; it makes for a casual and fun first date – or a fail-proof extension of a successful first date. “So, should we get ice cream?” rolls of the tongue perfectly upon the conclusion of a conversation-filled dinner and is exceptionally more impressive than: “Uh. Wanna come in?”

So, forget the frozen…

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Abbott Klar Real Estate group Sells another extrordinary Brookland home.

1225 Perry Street NE, Washington DC.   Beautiful Brookland. 
Closed today for $857,000

5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, Sunroom, Fireplace, Central AC, Radiator heat, Private driveway, 3 Blocks to Metro

A real  forever home is found here in an extraordinary balance of beauty, space, and convenience. The beauty begins outside on a meticulously landscaped corner lot. The lush yard with flowers, carefully tended gardens, private patio and expansive, newly-planted lawn envelop the property and expand the living space outdoors. The coveted location also features a private driveway. 

Enter this welcoming residence through the foyer and admire the expansive formal living room with large updated windows, gleaming hardwood floors, and a commanding…

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DC’s Best Locally Roasted Coffee

DC’s Best Locally Roasted Coffee

 

From single origin, freshly ground cups of pour over boasting citrus and floral flavor notes, to expertly extracted fair trade espresso, the DC coffee scene is buzzing. While coffee shops can be found around nearly every street corner and vary from cute and neighborhoody to quick and take-outy, local roasters are keeping the fine art in the coffee business and serving up some of the most delicious caffeine fixes to be found. Check out these DC coffee roasters doing it right and add a local twist to your morning ritual.

Filter Coffeehouse & Espresso Bar
Multiple Locations

The good-coffee, happy-customer bicycle enthusiasts at Filter use specially selected varietal beans roasted by local Ceremony Coffee Roasters in…

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Hang Out Outside – DC Meetups for Outdoor Adventurers

Hang Out Outside – DC Meetups for Outdoor Adventurers

Do you love to hike? Does waking up outdoors make your heart sing? Does watching the sunset from a hiking trail high above your office space sound like the ideal way to unwind? Join the club. Shoot, join a few. The DC area boasts some of the nation’s most picturesque outdoor spaces and is chock full of hiking trails offering breathtaking views, outdoor recreation, fitness and fun. The area is also home to several active hiking and outdoor adventure clubs that will keep you trekking, social, fit and happy. Many of the groups are sponsored by Meetup.com, a social networking company that brings people living in the increasingly virtual world together in real life settings to build community around…

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fixer-Uppers are the way to go!

Read this great article in the Washington Post on how our buyers smartly purchased a fixer upper and made it their home.  No need to pay more for developer flips.  Do the work yourself, just like you want it and SAVE!
Even in this very competitive market, these houses are available all over the city at all price ranges.  It is worth your time and patience to find them and consider doing the work yourself.  203K renovation loans as well as conventional renovation loan options are really a smart way to go.  While developers are bidding on many of these houses, buyers who intend to occupy the house as their primary residence should be willing to offer more than developers.  Even after you renovate, you will, if done smartly, be ahead and more importantly…

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No Backyard? No Problem. Gardening Tips For the Apartment Dweller.

No Backyard? No Problem. Gardening Tips For the Apartment Dweller.

DC’s hot and humid summers, combined with its sunny springs and cool, crisp falls make it an ideal climate for growing a wide variety of plants and produce. However, many DCers take residence in apartment spaces that don’t exactly come standard with large backyards for sweeping vegetable gardens. Luckily, a small space or 17th floor address needn’t stop you from growing your own. Check out these ideas for making your space a green one and get started today!

Get Creative with Space

You may be amazed that you were able to squeeze your mini fridge into your itsy bitsy apartment and doubtful that any adventures in gardening are in your future. But, think again – there are many…

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Four Female DC Authors to Put on Your Summer Reading List

Four Female DC Authors to Put on Your Summer Reading List

Local literary talent abounds in the nation’s capital, and summer is the perfect time to add some great page-turners to your reading resume. Head to your favorite memorial along the Mall and get engrossed in a historical fiction; spend the day in a coffee shop window falling in love with mysterious and layered characters; hit the Potomac (with plenty of snacks and sunscreen) for an afternoon-long float and read. Whatever you do, don’t miss these standout female writers from the DC area.

Michelle Brafman

DC local Michelle Brafman dabbled in arts ranging from coffee making to film making before identifying her literary passion and talent. The witty, yet heartfelt prose writer recognizes her…

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2015 Washingtonian Best Real Estate Agents

We are excited that the Washingtonian Magazine just recognized Abbott Klar Real Estate group among the Best Real Estate Agents in Washington DC for 2015.
A thousand thanks to our clients for your support and referrals!  We LOVE our job!

Pick up a copy of the July issue of the Washingtonian.

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Brookland Community Picnic

Brookland Community Picnic
Saturday June 20th
12-4 PM
13th & Perry St NE

Join the Franciscan Monastery and Abbott Klar Real Estate Group at the Brookland Community Picnic.
This is a great and fun event for everyone with:

• Moon bounce

• Face painting

• Dunk tank

• Lawn games

• Food

• Buster Da Clown!

• Live music

Relax and  hang out with your neighbors.

Beautiful Brookland.  Live here!

To see pictures from this wonderful community event check out our Facebook page .

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