Stanton Tower Why buy ordinary when you can own extraordinary. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of history in this Capitol Hill landmark! Located at 609 Maryland Avenue, NE, the former Eastern Presbyterian Church has undergone an extensive renovation. The Romanesque Revival church, built in 1891, is now home to one of the […]
You have heard the cliché numerous times: you never get a second chance to make a first impression. This is particularly true if you are selling your house. Staging allows a seller to highlight all the positive aspects of a home while hiding any potential drawbacks. Over the past decade, home staging has become an […]
The residential area that is known as Cleveland Park is bounded by Rock Creek Park to the east, Wisconsin and Idaho Avenues, NW to the west, Klingle and Woodley Roads, NW to the south, and Rodman and Tilden Streets, NW to the north. Throughout the 1800s, the area was used by wealthy Washingtonians as a summer escape from the hot, humid, […]
Perhaps the best know neighborhood in Washington, D.C., Georgetown offers the best of old and new. The traditional boundaries of Georgetown are Dumbarton Oaks to the north, Rock Creek to the east, the Potomac River to the south, and Georgetown University to the west. Founded in 1751 along the shores of the Potomac River, the […]
Hiring a contractor can be stressful, especially if you’re planning a major renovation. Use the following guidelines to help you hire the right person for your next home project. These tips also apply if you’re hiring a tradesperson or service professional to tackle any project around the home. Get referrals. As your family, friends and […]
Kalorama is comprised of two distinct neighborhoods: Kalorama Triangle and Sheridan-Kalorama. Kalorama Triangle is bordered by Connecticut Avenue, NW, Columbia Road, NW, Calvert Street, NW, and Rock Creek Park. Sitting adjacent is Sheridan-Kalorama, located between Connecticut Avenue, NW, Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Florida Avenue, NW, and Rock Creek Park. The word Kalorama comes from the Greek word meaning “fine […]
If you are thinking of selling your home, I would be happy to help you decide which of these projects would net the best value based upon my experience. Even if you’re not planning on selling your home any time soon, updating and maintaining your home regularly means you will enjoy your home more. Wash […]
Kent is a neighborhood in the District. However, it has a more suburban feel. It is bound by Loughboro Road, NW to the north, MacArthur Boulevard, NW to the southwest, and Battery Kemble Park and Chain Bridge Road, NW to the southeast. Some of the earliest inhabitants of the newly formed District of Columbia lived […]
As we move into a busy fall season, don’t let this year’s winter weather catch you unprepared. To prevent the expense and inconvenience of frozen pipes, take the following precautions to help minimize future problems. BEFORE Freezing Weather Never leave a garden hose attached to the faucet in freezing weather. Disconnect and drain hoses from […]
Massachusetts Avenue Heights is a tiny neighborhood bounded to the north by Woodley Road, NW, to the southwest by Massachusetts Avenue, NW, to the east by 34th Street, NW, and to the west by Wisconsin Avenue, NW. The neighborhood is dominated by landmarks and bustling retail spaces. Only a very small, triangular section adjacent to […]