Monthly Archives: May 2020
Neighborhood Profile: Georgetown DC
Georgetown is such an iconic neighborhood in the DC area and offers an incredible array of opportunities for the people who live in and visit the city. From the beautiful communities to the world-class dining and shopping to the historical sites to the natural beauty—there is so much to see and do here. But if... Read More
Neighborhood Profile: Adams Morgan DC
Looking for a neighborhood so quintessentially DC that it has been featured in scores of television shows and movies as an ideal DC neighborhood? Look no further. Adams Morgan is the center of the DC universe, bringing together politics, nightlife, and a cultural cross-section of residents that make this one of the great neighborhoods not... Read More
Neighborhood Profile: Mount Pleasant DC
Nestled into the boundary of Rock Creek Park and just north of Adams Morgan is one of the most desirable and exciting neighborhoods in the DC area. Mount Pleasant’s history goes back to pre-Revolutionary days, and its charm is in part based on the mix of old and new, high and low architecture and culture... Read More
How are Property Taxes calculated?
Property taxes may not be high up on your list of expenses when contemplating a home purchase, but they should be. Property taxes are highly variable and can be impacted by several factors, including location and home value. Calculating property taxes can be confusing and frustrating. But you don’t want to find your dream home... Read More
H Street just may be the best little stretch in DC.
Many of us get into a rut when it comes to going out. We all have our favorite brunch spot, Happy Hour spot, restaurant (casual and fancy), and club, usually all in the same neighborhood. But if none of those are located on H Street, a ten-block stretch of Northeast DC, you... Read More
Neighborhood Profile: Charming and Artistic Mt. Rainier DC
Located on the northeastern border of Washington D.C. and serving as the gateway to Prince George’s County, MD, the charming community of Mt. Rainier DC is a neighborhood undergoing revitalization. With a boho vibe and a vibrant artistic community, it is often compared to Takoma Park, at “half the price,” making the old streetcar suburb... Read More
Neighborhood Profile: Brookland
Located in Northeast DC, Brookland is a neighborhood that centers on 12th Street NE. It is on the Metro Red Line and is the home of The Catholic University of America. Called “Little Rome” because of the many churches, schools, and chapels serving the Catholic community, it is also home to thriving art, food, and... Read More
Washington DC Parking Explained
No Parking at Any Time. No Parking Monday through Friday, 7-9:30 a.m. 4-6:30 p.m. Pay to Park Monday through Friday 2:30-4 p.m. 6:30-10 p.m. All of these separate signs exist on the same post at the same spot in DC. Add time restrictions, zoning restrictions, missing signs, and conflicting enforcement priorities, and it’s no wonder... Read More