1522 East Capitol St. NE Washington, DC

04.29.09

Jaw-droppingly GORGEOUS Victorian rowhouse, tastefully renovated to create a harmonious blend of old-world charm with modern conveniences and design.

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This lovely home features:

Main level:
* Gorgeous hardwood floors.
* Tall ceilings.
* Separate living room and dining room.
* Built-in office nook with shelving and storage.
* One-of-a-kind kitchen with silestone bar, custom cabinetry and chef-caliber appliances.
* Beautiful half bath with Ann Sacks tiles.
* Decorative fireplaces in LR and DR.
* Access to outdoor patio.
* Huge backyard perfect for grilling and entertaining.
* Parking with automatic garage door opener.

Second Level:
* 3 Bedrooms all with closets.
* 2 Full baths.
* Laundry closet with full size washer/dryer.
* Gorgeous hardwood floors.

This lovely Victorian has everything to make it the perfect place to call home.

**RENTED**  Next availability June 1st, 2010

$3,000/month

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Rents Are Rising in Washington D.C.—Unlike Anywhere Else

04.27.09

Posted by Andrew Kohn, www.andrewkohn.com

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/2009/04/16/rents-are-rising-in-washington-dc-unlike-anywhere-else/

Written by Ruth Samuelson on Apr. 16, 2009, Washington CITYPAPER at 2:45 pm

Well, Houston’s the exception (incidentally the last major city I lived in).

But it’s true: That city and the District are the only two major urban centers nationwide where rents are increasing or staying stable, according to Forbes magazine.

I experienced this trend myself last fall when my Columbia Heights rent rose $40 from the previous year’s rent. And that was with some negotiating! First, we had to point out to the landlord that the hike she proposed didn’t entirely adhere to city policy.Her instincts were correct in asking for more though. Washington has the “second-best apartment rental market in the U.S., with rental income down less than 1percent,” according to Forbes.

Here’s more from that piece:

Dallas-based Axiometrics’ latest survey of 13,000 rental-property managers was unsettling: Rental “revenue per available key” fell 4.1% in the first quarter. Rents in the top 20 U.S. cities are now down 5.7% from a year ago. Phoenix, Atlanta, Las Vegas, New York City and Charlotte all experienced declines greater than 8% from a year ago.

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Citylights Realtors with Rebuilding Together

04.27.09

A note of thanks to Kate Reichert and Andrew Kohn, who participated with me in the Rebuilding Together project on Saturday April 25th, 2009. The house was located at 524 14th St. NE in DC’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. It was a two level Victorian home with three bedrooms and one full bath. Minnie, the 71 year old owner, was as sweet as can be. Her home had been uncared for since her husband passed away and as a result, it needed to be cleaned up and repaired.

Together with the crew organized by GCAAR, we took charge and cleaned her kitchen, repaired appliances, repaired her utility room, painted exterior window trims, planted flowers in her front yard, cleared out her back yard and bedrooms (which were FULL of unneeded items), repaired her toilet and cleaned the bathroom, installed grab-bars, painted the second floor hallway and bedroom and, overall, created a more functional, clean and organized home for her.

It was truly a wonderful experience to not only bond with other realtors in the area who care about their communities, but also to see how our work together made and will continue to make a positive impact on the owner’s quality of life. Thank you again for your participation. I look forward to the next opportunity to share in this wonderful experience!

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1416 5th ST. NW #3 Washington, DC

04.22.09

Fantastic deal, located ideally between the Mt. Vernon and Logan districts, this spacious condo boasts floor-to-ceiling windows in both the living room and the master bedroom, a stunning renovation of the interior which includes a high-end kitchen as well as designer baths. Nearly 1,200 sqft!

**SOLD**
$355,000

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1947 Belmont RD. NW #113 Washington, DC

04.17.09

3br/2.5ba and over 2000 sqft make this meticulously maintained townhouse style condo just what you’ve been looking for! Tons of natural light from the many windows in this corner unit accentuate beautiful hardwood flooring in the huge living room. Dual zone HVAC and 2 fireplaces to keep you warm and cozy, along with extra storage in each of the two deeded garages. City living at its finest!

**ACTIVE**

$989,000

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8045 Newell St. #118 Silver Spring, MD

04.14.09

Perfect downtown living! HUGE 2BR/2BA has it all: Snazzy kitchen, open layout, generous room sizes and closets, up-to-date baths, and a lovely outdoor patio perfect for outdoor grilling and entertaining. Garage parking is included! This terrific building offers a gym as well. A short stroll to Metro, restaurants, and entertainment.

**RENTED**

Rent: $1,950/month

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2245 12th Pl. NW Washington, DC

04.09.09

A PERFECT CATCH! Super-charming rowhouse on quiet and tree-lined street, in the heart of the bustling U St. Corridor. A great alternative to condo living, this 2 bedroom, 1 bath cutie has everything you need: Updated bath and kitchen, gorgeous hardwood floors, tall ceilings, laundry, central heat & ac, exposed brick walls, generous room sizes with plenty of storage and closets, AND a lovely patio perfect for outdoor entertaining. Superb location, a few steps to Metro, restaurants, shopping, night life.

**SOLD**

$479,000

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