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Top 10 Staging Transformations

See how even small improvements can take a home from unsellable to irresistible By Shannon Petrie, FrontDoor.com | Published: 1/21/2010 #10: Reclaimed Yard Before, this neglected front yard clearly needed some attention. The mailbox was about to topple over, and the drab landscaping lacked personality. But a few simple additions — including a picket fence, a new mailbox stand and colorful potted... [Read more...]

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Dupont underground art scene

Call for Underground Art Scene in Dupont Circle Gaining Support Updated 2:15 PM EST, Sat, Jan 23, 2010  An architect’s idea to build a cluster of hip art galleries in Dupont Circle’s abandoned, underground trolley station is gaining support from community groups.   Julian Hunt said the 100,000 square feet of space below the landmark traffic circle could be built out with museum-quality... [Read more...]

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DC’s Housing Scarcity

DC’s Housing Scarcity: Great for Sellers, Frustrating for Buyers January 22, 2010 by Janelle Nanos After months of house hunting, Justin Markel and Holly Brunner finally finished packing their boxes last weekend and began making their move. The only problem was that they weren’t getting the house and backyard for which they’d been looking. Instead, their new place was just an elevator ride... [Read more...]

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“Not So Big” Homebuilding: Size Matters

“Not So Big” Homebuilding: Size Matters   But Performance & Features Matter More Builders are going smaller and smarter by pulling back from McMansions and putting the money saved into custom cabinets and other high-end materials. See why small spaces are a big hit »

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The New Condo Market in the DC Metro

The New Condo Market in the DC Metro: A Snapshot February 2, 2010 by Will Smith Real estate sales and marketing firm McWilliams|Ballard has released a report on the state of the condo market in the DC metropolitan area. Entitled 2009 Washington Metro Area Condominium Market Overview, the 34-page report includes tons of data and analysis about the current condo market. McWilliams|Ballard provided... [Read more...]

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DC Condo Fees: From $100 to $1,000

DC Condo Fees: From $100 to $1,000 February 2, 2010 by Michele Lerner 4200 Massachusetts Avenue Condo fees in DC vary significantly from building to building and neighborhood to neighborhood. That being the case, buyers should carefully compare monthly fees when they are shopping for a unit to make sure they know what costs are covered.  read more

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Fancy Bike Racks for DC

 Fancy Bike Racks for Downtown DC Unless you ride a bike to work, you probably could not begin to guess where one might find a bike rack in downtown DC. The Golden Triangle BID is hosting a contest to bring art to the streets and make sure you notice those bike racks in the future. After successfully installing the “Bike Here” rack in Dupont in Spring 2009, the BID is looking to add... [Read more...]

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Top 7 Staging Don’ts

The 7 Deadly Home-Staging Sins While your 8-year-old may love his beached-themed bedroom, it’s probably going to make a potential buyer seasick. Get proven tips from top staging pros for how to turn your house into the hottest property on the block. Top 7 staging don’ts | Staging basics | Kitchen facelift in 5 steps | More staging

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Frugal Fix-Ups for 2010

Kitchen Under $50 Install Cabinet Door Hardware Easily add character and style to a kitchen by installing cabinet hardware. 60 Kitchen Projects Under $50 Bathroom Under $50 Remove and Replace Grout Refresh and rejuvenate your bathroom simply by replacing the grout around your fixtures. 38 Bath Projects Under $50 Organizing Under $50 How to Build a Laundry Sorter Cut down on a cluttered... [Read more...]

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Kitchen style on a budget

Savvy Updates Take a look at affordable design solutions from Rate My Space readers. Your Best Budget Kitchens Read more here all from your friends at HGTV.com

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Green Building Trends

by JTilley in Energy Efficiency Earth Advantage, a nonprofit organization focused on sustainability programs, has released their picks for the top green building trends they expect to emerge in 2010. There are some interesting picks in here many of which I think are already clearly emerging as trends. Here are their predictions for 2010 trends, in no particular order: Smart Grid and Connected... [Read more...]

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A little insight into property types

Building and Ownership Types: Four Degrees of Separation By Tara-Nicholle Nelson | Published: 11/01/2007 Frontdoor.com Whether you already have absolute clarity about which types of buildings and ownership do and don’t work for you, or you remain open until the end of your house hunt, you should at least know what these various designations mean. It might save you from summarily rejecting... [Read more...]

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