If you are thinking about giving up your house—and possibly giving up some of the driving that goes with it—The Elizabeth deserves a place near the top of your list. Located at 4601 North Park Avenue in Friendship Heights, The Elizabeth offers something that can be surprisingly difficult to find: generously sized, light-filled condos in
Could You Afford a Castle? The Real Cost of Historic Homes Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have reportedly purchased Strancally Castle, a 19th-century Gothic estate in County Waterford, Ireland. The 16,000-square-foot castle sits on approximately 440 acres overlooking the River Blackwater, and its estimated value is somewhere between €20 million and €30 million—or
Washington, DC, is surrounded by some of the wealthiest communities in the country. That probably does not surprise anyone who has recently looked at the price of a house in Chevy Chase—or tried to renovate one. – or a new construction condo in McLean. But “wealthiest” can mean several things. It can refer to household
The Adagio in Bethesda: Luxury, Light and Lock-and-Leave Living If you are looking for a luxury condo in Bethesda with contemporary style, attentive service and an exceptionally convenient location, the Adagio deserves a place near the top of your list. Located at 6820 Wisconsin Avenue near Bradley Boulevard, the Adagio offers something many buyers are
Ready to downsize but overwhelmed by where to begin? Here’s how Bethesda homeowners can plan the move, prepare their home and decide what comes next.
Potential capital gains tax changes discussions in Washington are a topic that homeowners—particularly longtime homeowners—may want to keep an eye on. The Trump administration is reportedly considering changes to the way capital gains are treated when someone sells a primary residence. Among the ideas being discussed are increasing the amount of home-sale profit that can
Should I Sell My Bethesda House or Stay Put? 10 Questions to Ask Before Downsizing in Bethesda The Maybe the house feels bigger than it needs to be. Maybe the stairs aren’t quite as appealing as they once were. Maybe you are tired of maintaining a yard that seemed like a wonderful idea 25 years
When people talk about Washington, DC’s iconic cooperative buildings, names like The Broadmoor, The Chastleton, and The Westchester often come up first. But before all these buildings, there was the first co-op, a clearly historic building that deserves a place among Washington’s finest addresses: The Mendota Cooperative in Kalorama. For buyers who appreciate beautiful architecture,
The Lucky Seven: Washington, DC’s Most Historic Co-op Buildings If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you already know I have a soft spot for Washington’s historic co-op buildings. After nearly four decades selling real estate in the DC area, I’ve walked through hundreds of beautiful homes. Some are sleek and modern with
Where have all the strollers gone? A funny thing happens when your daughter announces she’s expecting her first baby. Suddenly, you notice strollers everywhere. You find yourself wandering through the baby department “just to look,” and before you know it, you’re wondering when baby strollers started costing as much as a decent used car. My