Our Take on Modern DC Metro's Real Estate Market - Washington DC

22 West, Designed to Meet Its Environment

22 West Was Uniquely Designed

Old cities can present certain dilemmas when it comes to new commercial or residential developments. This is particularly true in a place like Washington, DC where the unique design of the original roadways poses extra challenges. A case in point is 22 West with its luxurious condos for sale in the West End neighborhood, where a lot of land became available, but its shape and location was hindering redevelopment. 

Located at 1177 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC 20037

To understand more fully, you have to go back to Washington, DC's original planning by Pierre L’Enfant. In 1791, the Frenchman drew a map in which ceremonial spaces and wide radial avenues would converge with a more conventional grid of north/south and…

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The Mid-Century Watergate Endures as a Vital Washington Destination

The Iconic Watergate Community

It has been nearly 58 years since the Watergate complex first broke ground and 50 years since its completion. History may best remember the sprawling waterfront property as the site of the nation’s most famous political scandal, with the 1972 break-in of the Democratic National Committee headquarters leading to the impeachment and resignation of President Richard M. Nixon.  Intrigue aside, the luxurious residential cooperatives for sale at the 10-acre complex certainly endure as elite places to live.

There has always been a distinct sense of style associated with the Watergate. The curvilinear concrete structures in Washington’s Foggy Bottom neighborhood embody a trailblazing mid-century modernist vibe, courtesy…

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The Luxury Home Collection, October 2020

Luxury homes for sale come in many sizes and styles in the Washington Metro area. The region includes the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia and parts of Maryland, and is sometimes cheekily referred to as “the DMV.” It’s a place where densely populated urban neighborhoods comingle with quiet suburbs, all within a conveniently commutable distance. For our October spotlight on fancy properties, we have selected an intriguing variety, ranging from a 10,450 square foot mansion on an acre of lush green land in McLean to a revamped 3.325 square foot Washington, DC townhouse originally built in 1885.

You can read about four of our favorites below. You can also click right here to see the entire October Curated Collection.

It is not that often that…

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The Luxury Home Collection, August 2020

From sprawling country estates to lofty penthouses in the city, luxury homes in the Washington Metropolitan area can represent many things to many people. This is, after all, a diverse region that is rich in history, yet continuing to evolve over time. Those desiring lap of luxury accommodations may wish to be close to the halls of political power in Washington, DC itself, or alternatively, may prefer getting away from the madding crowds while still maintaining a reasonably close proximity when it comes to daily commutes.

Whatever the geographical case may be, there’s plenty to consider when it comes to upscale living. That includes architectural styles, with a rich smorgasbord of design, from traditional to modern. Do you want lush gardens or…

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East Village VS West Village, Georgetown Washington, DC

Which is more desirable, the East or West Village of Georgetown in Washington DC?

This is a debate that has raged on, seemingly for centuries. It’s not exactly the Hatfields vs. the McCoys, however—this rivalry is certainly more genteel. Still there are some high-society noses that seem to get bent out of joint when arguing which neighborhood has the grandest of the grand mansions, or the loveliest shade trees.

As for boundaries, the West Village is west of Wisconsin Avenue extending to the Georgetown University Campus, while the East Village starts on the other side of the avenue, extending west to the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway and north to Dumbarton Oaks Park and Gardens. Both villages lie north of M Street and don’t include the immediate…

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