Get off the couch!

New Years celebrations have come and gone and everyone has gone back to their usual, resolution-breaking lives. Every year scores of people wax poetic about how this is the year they finally get in shape. This is the year they are going to get back to their high school weight (though why anyone would want to go back to anything pertaining to high school is beyond me). But come February, all great expectations are gone.  But rejoyce! February is the perfect time to get a handle on your love handles and get moving. There's no pressure of resolutions, just the pressure of trying to get your jeans to zip because buying a new pair is too expensive. But never fear, as usual, we are here to help. Here's our brilliant idea. Wait for it. Running. Want to know…

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Valentine's Day 101

Well my friends, January has come to a close, tax season has begun, and panic has commenced. I'm not talking about panic over taxes that are almost due.  No, I am talking about the panic that Valentine's day is now only two weeks away. How could this have snuck up on me you wonder? Well it shouldn't have. There's only been dizzy, nausea-inducing displays for weeks of red hearts with crappy chocolate and cheesy cards with hearts and kisses and oddly, the characters from Frozen. Somehow the concept of ice + heart doesn't seem very romantic, but hey. Actually, now that I think about it, hearts aren't very romantic. Have you actually seen a real heart? Google it, it's gross. Part of the problem with Valentine's day is that there are so many freaking options,…

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City Life, Perfected

City Life, Perfected.

1317 Rhode Island AVE #1 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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Now is a great time to buy!

Shoud You Buy a House  NOW?

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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Love story

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

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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Keep the car!

912 Irving Streeet NE Washington DC.  Beautiful Brookland.

Why compromise?

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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Brookland Victorian Cottage – Essence of Tranquility

1351 Otis Street, NE Washington DC.



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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Brookland Bungalow Two Blocks to Metro

1002 Douglas Street NE, Washington DC.

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

Watch the full house Video on YouTube

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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Find your Forever home in Beautiful Brookland

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

Virtual Tour            Complete house tour video on YouTube

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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Brookland Bungalow Beauty

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

Brookland Bungalow perfection.

Watch the Video on YouTube

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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