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Neighborhood Spotlight: Park View

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Park View is an up and coming (or already arrived depending on your point of view) neighborhood in Northwest DC directly north of Howard University. Development in Park View really started heating up around 2009, and 10 years later there are now a plethora of great restaurants and shops. Park View offers easy walkability to hot neighborhoods like Shaw and also boasts 2 metro stops on the Yellow/Green line for access to the rest of the city (not to mention direct metro access to Reagan National airport.) Park View is a lovely place to stroll, and it offers both peace and quiet on residential streets with a thriving commercial section on Georgia Avenue. Without further ado, here is a list of the best things to do, places to eat and drink, and a little information on housing in Park View:

Is Your Current Investment Property Not Working Hard Enough for You?

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There are a number of reasons you may be done with your investment property–you’ve had it so long that there’s no depreciation left, the neighborhood has changed and your tenants just aren’t what you used to have, or you simply think you could be generating more cash with a different property–the list goes on. If … Continued

Neighborhood Spotlight: Southwest Waterfront

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What does the Southwest Waterfront have to offer? Fine dining, jogging and biking paths, concert halls, great shopping, proximity to some of DC’s best museums, public parks with water views…the list goes on! Just south of downtown DC, this neighborhood has really blossomed in the past several years with the opening of The Wharf, a … Continued

What You Should Know About New Construction

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It is very exciting to buy new construction but you need to keep your eyes wide open. Here are a few things to keep in mind. Using an agent to represent you can actually save you money The price is set for that new construction and it includes a commission for the buyer agent. If … Continued

How to Save for a Down Payment

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One of the most important steps in buying a house is saving enough money for a down payment and closing costs. Don’t believe what you read on some websites – there are mortgage programs that DON’T require you to put down 20%. (If you don’t believe me, we clearly need to talk!) It is a good thing … Continued

Neighborhood Spotlight: LeDroit Park

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Why live in LeDroit Park? This historic neighborhood offers the best of both worlds–it is quiet with a neighborhood feel, but located a short walk away from the bustling neighborhoods of Shaw and Bloomingdale, which feature plenty of restaurants, shops, and easy metro access to boot. Although LeDroit Park is sleepier than its surrounding areas, … Continued

Affordable Homes for Sale Near Walter Reed

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homes near Walter Reed

The Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) was established on November 10, 2011, as a result of the Base Realignment and Closure Act, which consolidated National Naval Medical Center and Walter Reed Army Medical Center on the grounds of the former NNMC campus in Bethesda, Maryland. The Medical Center combines the proud history and … Continued