dc homes for sale: 2849 McGill Terr NW - SOLD - 11/06/13 12:39 AM
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dc homes for sale: 3619 11th St NW - SOLD - 08/07/13 07:12 AM
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dc homes for sale: 1708 New Jersey Ave NW - SOLD - 09/11/12 05:57 AM
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dc homes for sale: 1919 9 1/2 St NW - SOLD - 05/30/12 12:29 PM
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dc homes for sale: 6707 4th St NW - SOLD - 05/04/12 01:57 PM
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dc homes for sale: 4044 Chancery Ct NW - Under Contract - 03/09/12 12:01 PM
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dc homes for sale: More House for Your Money in DC - 09/30/11 05:42 AM
If you’re in the market for a Metro DC home—your first or your fifth—now is an incredible time to buy. With interest rates near an all-time low, you can get so much more house for your money in DC.
Currently, the benchmark rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 4.29 percent, the lowest it’s ever been. The 15-year fixed-rate is 3.42 percent, and a 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgage stands at 3.05 percent. And for DC homebuyers, the rates are even a bit lower at around 4.09 percent, 3.36 percent and 3.01 percent respectively. Here’s what those numbers mean for you.
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dc homes for sale: 428 Peabody St NW - SOLD - 09/28/11 09:05 AM
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dc homes for sale: Southwest DC Plans for an Ecodistrict - 06/10/11 02:07 PM
Heard some great news this week. DC may be joining a growing number of cities worldwide in creating a large-scale sustainable urban area, sometimes referred to as an ecodistrict. The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC), the organization behind the initiative, has been holding public meetings as Southwest DC plans for an ecodistrict.

The proposal first came to the public's attention in February 2010 under the name "10th Street Corridor Task Force." It was in response to an Executive Order, which called for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. It also came from a desire to revitalize the area around L'Enfant … (0 comments)

dc homes for sale: Don't Buy a New DC Home Alone - 06/02/11 04:02 PM
I just had a client tell me over the phone: "I will never again try to buy a home on my own..." While he had used our services to sell his current condo, he and his wife had found their dream home before we had a relationship and thus started a five-month stressful process of trying to negotiate directly with a builder.
BUYER BEWARE: If you are buying a new home in Washington, DC, make sure you have a real estate agent with you from the beginning. If you visit the model home and sign in without a realtor, the builder may not … (2 comments)

dc homes for sale: Will New Smart Meters Help DC Homeowners Track Electricity Usage? - 05/25/11 02:45 PM
DC's utility company, Pepco, has begun installing new "smart meters" in its customers' homes. The question is, will new smart meters help DC-area homeowners track electricity usage better? They are digital upgrades from the analog meters, and Pepco anticipates that, at some point, they will be able to track usage in real time and send the information between DC consumers' homes and Pepco.
Some DC residents have seen significant increases in their energy bills since they have had the new meters installed and have questioned whether the new meters had something to do with the increase. It is difficult to … (6 comments)

dc homes for sale: Logan Circle in Washington, DC is an In-Demand Neighborhood - 05/21/11 01:31 AM
People who are looking for a neighborhood in Washington, DC where shopping, restaurants, entertainment and much more can be found within walking distance, will love DC's Logan Circle. Imagine stepping out of your door and being mere steps to every city amenity. Read on to find out more about why Logan Circle is Washington, DC's hottest & most in-demand neighborhood.
Logan Circle was not always an attractive choice for homeowners. Twenty years ago the Logan Circle neighborhood, located between Shaw and Dupont Circle, would have never been thought of as a cosmopolitan area. The neighborhood was once a hub for urban … (0 comments)

dc homes for sale: 4044 Chancery Ct NW - WITHDRAWN - 05/18/11 02:46 PM
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dc homes for sale: Will Your Credit Score Sabotage Your Chances of Buying a DC Home? - 05/02/11 12:38 PM
With plenty of good housing deals in the DC area, you may want to go for it this Spring! Mortgage rates are down again, but will you qualify? Here are some pointers on what lenders are looking for and on how you can improve your loan-worthiness. You don't want your credit score to sabotage your chances of buying a home or catch you by surprise.
Your credit score impacts whether you qualify for credit and how much interest you will pay for it. How employers, lenders, and insurers view your credit score can determine your financial future. High credit scores result … (0 comments)

dc homes for sale: 4906 41st St NW - Under Contract - 04/12/11 05:19 AM
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dc homes for sale: 1412 11th St NW #2 - 04/05/11 05:10 AM
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dc homes for sale: 2425 L St NW #231 - SOLD - 02/17/11 06:17 AM
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dc homes for sale: The Value of Owning a DC Home - 01/26/11 06:46 AM
With bad economic news and a record number of home foreclosures making the headlines recently, there are those who have begun to question the value of owning a home. Owning a home still has economic as well as emotional value. If you would like to learn more about the value of owning a home in DC, MD or No VA , we can answer your questions and help you become a homeowner.
Owning a home should be considered a long term financial investment. During the housing boom, people bought and sold homes in very short time periods and made a handsome … (0 comments)

dc homes for sale: The Facts About Foreclosure: Don't Lose Your DC Home - 01/24/11 05:19 AM
With foreclosures on the rise, there has also been an increase in the misinformation being spread about them. If you live in DC, MD or No VA and find yourself in a potential foreclosure situation, contact Rachel Valentino of Valentino & Associates, and her team of DC-area real estate experts. They can help you evaluate your position and possibly avoid foreclosure.To help you assess your options if you are facing a possible foreclosure, here are some dos and don'ts about foreclosure:
Do keep paying your mortgage, if possible. It is not necessary to default on your mortgage payments in order to … (2 comments)

dc homes for sale: Timing Factors for Selling Your DC Home - 01/18/11 03:25 PM
If you you own a home in the DC, MD or No VA and are are considering putting it on the market, I have a few things for you to think about. Don't be fooled -- today is a good time to sell your DC home! The common misbelief is that it is smart to steer clear of winter when home buyers are in hibernation. But not this year!
Consider these reasons:
You may have fewer warm bodies coming through for showings, but those who do are traditionally very serious buyers who are ready to close. On the opposite side of … (0 comments)

 
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