We had a little interview with the folks at Washingtonian Magazine the other day and the online version is now up for all to see. The interview questions covered everything from area architecture to new real-estate development, here’s an except from the interview but for more fun Q&A check out the full article .
Best up-and-coming neighborhood to buy in right now:
“It’s a tossup between Anacostia and Petworth. Both areas are undergoing major demographic changes, but the sheer volume of great-looking older houses that can be had for a bargain, combined with the many new neighborhood amenities currently being built make both places attractive right now.”
Worst neighborhood to buy in right now:
“Around the new Nationals stadium—Near Southeast—only because the majority of places are new cookie-cutter condos with a lot of style but not much substance. Also, I wouldn’t want to try and take the Metro when it’s a game day!”
Local building most in need...
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Gales School Holds It Down for Old School Red Bricks Downtown!From: dcmetrocentric.com
Post Date: 2008-03-21 08:51:15
The Gales School building on Mass Ave NW may look a little empty right now, but it’s only temporary! What you see is the complete preservation of the entire brick exterior of the building, something that doesn’t happen often.
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more Capital Solar CondosFrom: dcmetrocentric.com
Post Date: 2008-03-21 04:55:19
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more NoMa’s Constitution SquareFrom: dcmetrocentric.com
Post Date: 2008-03-20 04:46:15
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As you can see, the seven acre complex ...
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