Boarded-up houses. They’re an eyesore, they attract rats, pigeons, and worse. They bring down the value of adjoining property. And it seems that every street on Capitol Hill has at least one. Fortunately, there are some remedies you can apply as a neighbor, some of which are described herein for those fighting blight on your […]
In 2006, the Corcoran Gallery of Art bought the historic Randall School at 65 I Street, SW for $6.2 million with the intention of developing it as a new location for its College of Art + Design. But when development partners Lehman Brothers and Monument Realty went bankrupt and defaulted, respectively, the project halted. Now […]
Existing-home sales on Capitol Hill—including single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops—increased 21.6 percent in 2009, according to a report issued by Don Denton of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. Collectively, 928 Capitol Hill homes sold in 2009 compared to 763 homes sold in 2008. Real estate agent Phil Guire of Guire and Harrison Realty Group expects […]
Altus Realty Partners submitted a letter of intent to bid on Friendship House this past Friday, according to Friendship House Association chair Ron Joiner. The letter of intent gave the Arlington-based firm time to review the property before they move forward with a purchase, Joiner said. Terry Hindermann, Principal at altus Realty said its review […]
Record low interest rates coupled with unprecedented tax credits make this winter and spring the perfect time to sell your Hill home. So before you put the “for sale” sign in your front yard front, please consider these tips for selling your home. The first step in selling your home is to find a real […]