4101 albemarle st nw washington dc lobby   4101 Albemarle St NW #352, Washington, DC 20016    Closed at $475,000   Abbott Klar Real Estate Group is happy to announce they sold this awesome condo right above the Tenleytown Metro, which makes commuting a breeze! This one bedroom unit boasts an open floor plan, garage parking, and a private flagstone patio! The condo has beautiful hardwood floors throughout and an upgraded kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The building has it all! A gym, lobby with wifi, and a concierge desk! Congratulations to our buyer, we know you will love it here!           Thanks for reading our blog! We at Abbott Klar Real Estate Group are an experienced, full-service real estate team that specializes in the diverse neighborhoods of…

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 Washington DC Real Estate Market Update

 Need more proof that the DC Real Estate market is in the beginning of a a very hot seller's market? 
Let's take a  look at a few charts from RBi.

First Chart: Number of listing in to number of sold houses.  In 2010 we had nearly 3,000 houses for sale in DC.  Today... under 1,000!

Second Chart: Median Sales Price:
In 2010 the median sales price was about $385,000.  Today it is close to $460,000. 


Hottest  two zipcodes:
20011 had a 39.62% year over year increase in Median sold price.  This zipcode inscludes red-hot Petworth which accounts for most of the metoric rise in prices. 
20017 had a 37.19% year over year increase in Median sold price.  This zipcode  covers a large part of Beautiful Brookland. …

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1001 Irving St NE Washington DC 20017, The Roundhouse

The Roundhouse.

Yes! That house. Among the more extrordinary and unique houses that Abbott Klar Real Estate Group has had the pleasure to represent and sell, none compare to The Roundhouse at 1001 Irving ST NE Washington DC in Beautiful Brookland.This historically significant home was carefully renovated and expanded by Ditto Residential with plans by Architect Chuong Cao of DEP Designs. 

Ditto Residential was able to modernize the round house while skillfully reusing and preserving a great deal of the original structure. The rear circumference of the house was artistically ‘pulled out’ by 12 feet to create an expansive kitchen/living area.

The first floor now boasts a stunning kitchen, palatial living room, half bath, coat closet, and laundry…

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Abbott Klar Real Estate Group is proud to announce that team member Sharon Jordan expertly represents another seller in Takoma Park Maryland.  Sharon Jordan represented the seller of of 518 Philedelphia Ave in Takoma Park Maryland.  This adorable bungalow with 3 bedroom and 2 baths had it all.  Hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, updated kitchen, massive deck, tranquil yard and perfect location.  It sold for $575,500

 

 

Please  explore our  website SellingDC.com to search all homes available for sale anywhere in DC, Maryland and Virginia and of course in Takoma Park, Maryland. You can search by MAP, Search by Metro stop, or search just for condos.  SellingDC.com is your best and LIVE source for all houses for sale in Takoma Park.

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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!
National Harbor Water Taxi

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

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Abbott Klar Real Estate Group is proud to announce that they recently represented the seller in the sale of 4848 Queens Chapel Terrace, NE, in Michigan Park, Washington DC.  This center hall colonial was owned by the same family since construction in 1950 and has been properly updated and maintaind over the years.  In addition to an planting an amazing garden and beautifully flowering trees, the his house in unique for the massive family room addition with skylights, tall ceilings, an extra full bathroom and laundry room.
The new owners are moving into the city from Maryland and are excited to be the new stewards of this great home.

Michigan Park streets are lined with massive trees and from the maniqured and flowering front yards,  it is clear that…

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 Abbott-Klar Real Estate Team recently sold another great home in Beautiful Brookland.  This house at 3203 10th st NE Washington DC, is one of only a few Barn-roof homed in DC.  This house has 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, CAC, hardwood floors, an updated kitchen and a finished basement.  Perfectly located just a few blocks to the Brookland Metro stop and all the new development of Monroe Street Market. 


Brookland is an amazing tree-lined neighborhood with mostly detached homes and large yards.  It is best compared to Cleavland park only better located and a third the price.   Our entire team here at Abbott Klar Real Estate Group are the local experts for Brookland Real Estate.  Call us today to find your perfect Brookland home.
You can also use our website…

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Lincoln Park Terrace
401 13th St NE #407, Washington DC

 FHA APPROVED building.  This large and bright, one bedroom condo is the one you have been waiting for.  Open kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliance, hardwood floors, balcony and washer and dryer in unit. The low condo fee includes everything except electric. Includes cable and Internet! Covered parking spot included! Dog park next door, bike share at building, steps to Lincoln Park and Eastern Market.

You can also use our website SellingDC.com to search all homes available for sale anywhere in DC and of course on Capitol Hill.  You can search by MAP, Search by Metro stop, or search just for condos.  SellingDC.com is your best and LIVE source for updated listings. 

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 The 13th Annual Greater Brookland House and Garden Tour
 is on June 2nd, 2013 from 12:00 -5:00 pm with a reception from 5:00-7:00 pm

 Buy tickets online at GBGC.org
or in person at Petals. Ribbons and Beyond (3906 12th ST NE). 
Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 day of tour.

Brookland home and garden tour official poster

Mary Pat Rowan, President, Greater Brookland Garden Club, in annoucing this tour, noted  that:
"there are two Washingtons: one is the world capital, the stage of the mighty and powerful (and sometimes silly), marble columns and majestic beauty. But there is another Washington, hometown Washington, an alliance of communities as small as a single block, some with 10,000 or more residents. Brookland is one of these Hometowns, D.C.  Institutions make communities, and communities make…

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Prudential Annual Awards were just announced and the Abbott Klar Real Estate Group was awarded the prestigious Chairman's Circle Gold Award for record-breaking production and #2 for Team Production in DC.
  Thanks to a strong team effort and a willingness to go the extra mile for our clients, we sold 41 properties in 2012.   We represented buyers and sellers all over Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia.  It was an enjoyable and remarkable year in which we sold everything from a 2,800 Square foot, 3 bedroom, 3 bath New York style Coop in one of Washington's Best Address buildings (2101 Connecticut Ave) for $1.7M
to a to a roundhouse in Brookland ,
to an adorable bungalow in Takomoa Park Maryland and many condos in Penn Quarter.  We loved working with all…

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