washington: Almost Wordless Wednesday
- 09/08/20 09:04 PM
Three mornings each week, I start my days with a brisk walk with friends through Crestwood, the neighborhood where I live. And the great thing, other than the benefits of a little exercise, has been watching the changes in the gardens as small plants started last spring grew big and lush over the summer.
Almost every block, somebody has to stop, pull out an iPhone, and snap a shot of something, either funny, like the picture below – it makes me smile every time I walk by:
Or maybe we see something simply beautiful, like this bush that was in an alley a … (26 comments)
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washington: A "Significant" Snowfall
- 02/16/15 12:22 PM
This evening, Washington, DC had it's first "significant" snowfall of the season. And we are supposed to have a bunch more tonight. And it's very cold and I have a frozen pipe in the basement, but then I saw a post that George Souto's latest post showing a bit of front in his mustache! And in his post, he talks about how things could be worse - he could live near Boston where it's even colder!
What we have so far doesn't show down showing. But a bunch more could make it more challenging!
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washington: Love the House? Hate the Price? Don't Give Up Too Quickly!
- 06/25/14 03:27 AM
Whenever I'm working with buyers who find a place they love at a price they don't, I don't always suggest that we just keep looking - especially in this Washington, DC market, which is getting a little bit quirky.
While some sellers list their homes with visions of multiple offers and selling prices over what they are asking, this scenario has become the exception to the rule. And most of the sellers I'm running into are at least somewhat willing to negotiate with a qualified buyer who comes in good faith with a reasonable offer on their home.
OK, there are … (9 comments)
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washington: Open Sunday June 1st in Chevy Chase - DC
- 05/31/14 01:34 AM
Open House
2728 Unicorn Lane NW
Please drop by Sunday, June 1st, between 1 and 4 pm to see this upscale townhouse in Chevy Chase's Chatsworth. Just off Oregon Avenue, this community combines convenience to the city with the amenities of Rock Creek Park.
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath (plus 2 half baths) home has over 4000 square feet of living space. There is a marble entry foyer, with steps up to the living room and library, both of which have glass doors leading to the rear garden. The thoroughly modern kitchen has a sleek look with brand new appliances, including … (12 comments)
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washington: Rooms with a Serious View
- 05/07/14 08:24 AM
There is a condo building right across the street from the National Cathedral, and in my three decades of selling houses and condos in DC, I'd never been inside - until yesterday. I decided to drop by a broker's open that Century-21 Redwood's Christopher Sanders. He'd listed a two-bedroom, two level unit on the front, overlooking the cathedral. And when I stepped out on the balcony, I was kicking myself for not having my camera. So I took this shot with my iPhone.
The unit was not huge, but it had a very functional floor plan, and a terrific open … (14 comments)
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washington: Coming Soon! 2728 Unicorn Lane NW
- 04/20/14 02:13 PM
Next week, a 2728 Unicorn Lane will be coming on the market in Chatsworth, a group of upscale townhouses in the northern corner of Washington, DC.
This home has over 4100 square feet of space on five levels of living space. There are four bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half baths, refinished hardwood floors, a renovated kitchen with new appliances, and a brand new marble master bath. The living room and library have glass doors leading to a south facing rear garden.
Chatsworth is off Oregon Avenue, just across the street from Rock Creek Park with a hiking trail very popular … (6 comments)
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washington: Open House at The Parker House December 15th: 4700 Connecticut Avenue NW Unit 208
- 12/14/13 03:14 PM
It's a pretty place.
There the living room has an arched entry, a wall of built-in bookcases, and French doors leading to the dining room and the south facing solarium. There are two large bedrooms, six closets fitted with organizers, and hardwood floors. It has 1278 square feet, plus another 100 or so in the solarium.
The building is located on Connecticut Ave NW, between Cumberland and Chesapeake Streets. It is a walk to the Van Ness Metro to the south, and if you love books or latte, Politics and Prose is a few blocks to the north.
The building … (3 comments)
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washington: When Washington DC Goes to the Dogs: DC Dog Parks
- 10/30/13 04:30 AM
Washington, DC Area Dog Parks
When I first became a dog person, it was hard to find a place where my puppy could run off leash - other than my own back yard. While there were some popular running places in Rock Creek Park, there were a group of buzz kill guys we referred to as "Officer Friendly" who would sneak up and write tickets if they caught someone whose dog was off leash.
But today, most DC neighborhoods have some sort of fenced in areas where dogs can run around with abandon. Still, if you take advantage of … (9 comments)
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washington: What's for sale in Cleveland Park? September 2013
- 09/22/13 06:09 AM
Washington, DC's Cleveland Park continues to be the neighborhood of choice for people who want to be able to walk a lot.
It sits between two major traffic arteries, Conncecticut and Wisconsin Avenues, both of which have many shops, theaters and restaurants. The Cleveland Park Metro makes a commute to a downtown job easy, and many of the neighborhood children walk to neighborhood public and private schools.
Their are currently 9 homes for sale in Cleveland Park, and the price range is quite wide.
At the low end, there is a three-level semi-detached home on Quebec Street for … (2 comments)
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washington: Washington, DC Luxury Condos and Coops: Market Report
- 06/30/13 11:08 AM
If your idea of a luxury home in DC isn't a house with a yard, you are in luck. There are currently 50 condominiums and cooperatives for sale in Washington that are priced at over $1million, to a high of $5,690,000.
Most of these units offer generous space, large terraces and balconies, and the latest in bedrooms and baths. Some are, I think, are good values, while some are priced optimistically. But most are interesting possibilities for buyers who do not want to take on the responsibility of owning a house.
Here is the informaton on all of these … (2 comments)
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washington: Washington, DC Active Rain Meet Up Hosted by Willie the Labradoodle
- 04/10/13 03:13 PM
When I woke up very early Wednesday Morning, I knew it would be the perfect day for an Active Rain meet up. The sky was a bright and clear blue, the scraggly pear tree in my jungly back yard blooms for about a day each year, and there is was with blossoms.
Then I opened the door to the hallway where Willie the Labradoodle was curled up, eyes closed, and smelling just terrible.
Oh no!
When I got downstairs, the smell intensified, and I saw what had been a large bag of stinky dog treats ripped open and completely empty … (28 comments)
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washington: The Barely Blossom Festival!
- 04/07/13 04:14 PM
Washington is still crawling with visitors from around the country who came miles and miles to see our national treasure - the cherry blossoms. And this afternoon, I joined them.
When the festival began in late March, the cherry trees were bare. We're now into the last week of the Cherry Blossom Festival, and while a few of them are beautiful (they call them the harbinger trees - they bloom eight days before the rest - most of them are barely there.
By mid week, we are hoping that the rest of the trees will be in full bloom … (12 comments)
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washington: This Is What It Felt Like Today In Washington, DC
- 01/30/13 12:45 PM
Today, it was gray and cloudy and, later in the afternoon, a little rainy. But the temperature was warm enough to sit at a sidewalk cafe for lunch. It was so warm, it could have been late April, when there are cherry trees all over Washington in full bloom, oh and at the Tidal Basin. I, for one, can't wait.
If you are planning a move to or from the Washington area, I can help. I am licensed in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Please email me at Housepat@mac.com or call 202-549-5167.
Search all listings in the … (17 comments)
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washington: It's Almost Leaf Time
- 10/14/12 01:04 PM
This afternoon, I headed out to look for signs of the changing seasons. And that would be trees changing color. I though I need go no further than Rock Creek Park, just a few steps from my house. But the park's trees are still mostly green. So I headed for the C&O barge canal and the Potomac River near Chain Bridge.
We parked along the canal (pictured above) with a few bright red leaves. Then we walked across Chain Bridge toward Arlington, Virginia.
There was a little red (it really stood out) and some yellow, but still mostly green. … (11 comments)
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washington: Washington DC's Building Height Limits? Blame it on the Cairo!
- 08/19/12 11:43 AM
Washington, DC's Building Height Limits? Blame it on the Cairo!
Back in the 1890's, the people of Washington watched The Cairo, Washington's first skyscraper apartment building, going up. And they didn't like it. Not one bit. It was way too tall! They were outraged! And there were demands that Congress do something!
And so they did.
The result was the Heights of Buildings Act of 1899, revised in 1910.
And to this day, the city of Washington has a pretty low skyline. And the Cairo towers above it's neighbors in the Dupont Circle neighborhood.
The Cairo was a hotel, and … (8 comments)
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washington: Flying Buttresses: DC's National Cathedral
- 05/23/12 12:28 PM
I took this photo from the tea room area of DC's National Cathedral.
On any trip to Washington, the National Cathedral is a great place to visit. The church itself is amazing. So is the gift shop - a great place to stock up on gargoyles. But don't miss the tea room! It's a quick elevator ride to the most spectacular views of Washington from anywhere in the city.
If you are planning a move to or from the Washington, DC area, I can help! I am licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. You may call, … (20 comments)
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washington: Washington, DC's Forest Hills: 2011 Market Report
- 01/31/12 03:55 PM
If you like woods, you'd love Forest Hills. And if you like to be near great restaurants, book stores and other fun, you'll really like Forest Hills. It's a neighborhood just north of the Van Ness Metro station east of Connecticut Avenue.
The homes in this neighborhood are quite spectacular. One even has it's own ballroom!
Here is the basic sales data comparing 2011 with the prior year:ore homes sold in 2010:
More homes sold in 2011, and they sold in much less time than in 2010. But the prices tended to be lower.
The 2010 average may have been … (8 comments)
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washington: Speechless (well, not quite) Sunday
- 11/13/11 11:12 AM
One of the things I love about selling old houses in Washington, DC is detail. I to this photo, for example, at a very old house at 1 Logan Circle that is now amazing condos. And as I was leaving, I was struck by the beauty of the staircase. Some artisan sometime during the 1800's crafted this beauty, and it will remain stunning well into the 2100's. Now if they could preserve women of a certain age this well...
If you are planning a move to or from the Washington, DC area, I can help! I am licensed in the … (8 comments)
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washington: Washington, DC Winter Weather: We Got a Bit of Snow
- 01/12/11 10:01 AM
It wasn't a whole lot. Just enough to make the ground white and blow around to the sides of some of the trees. It did not close down anything in the city. By the time I woke up, the streets throughout Washington, DC were completely clear.
So this month, we are not complaining about the Washington, DC winter weather. These storms seem to be dumping the white stuff to the south of us, then waiting until they are further north before turning into a serious blizzard.
And I gotta say, I am really impressed by the bloggers who are dealing … (24 comments)
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washington: Doing Business With Bloggers: Do We Have Higher Expectations? You Bet!
- 10/19/10 12:55 PM
For the past couple of years, I've been reading Jay Markanich's posts about home inspection. First, I am impressed by any professional who writes well and who conveys to the reader how he works and his values. Second, he sounds like he is really bright and knows how to use the latest technology.
So, I just had a little house go under contract in Brookland, a favorite neighborhood for first time buyers. And I needed a quintessential house nerd (a term of endearment) to come and go over the place. I called Jay to see if he would be willing to … (44 comments)
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Three mornings each week, I start my days with a brisk walk with friends through Crestwood, the neighborhood where I live. And the great thing, other than the benefits of a little exercise, has been watching the changes in the gardens as small plants started last spring grew big and lush over the summer. 
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