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Facebook Moving to 11th & F Streets
Facebook is planning on expanding its lobbying and outreach presence in the District. Its moving from its current office on Connecticut Avenue to a newly refurbished office building downtown, at 9th and F. The staff will... Read More »
BBC Talks Up H Street NE
Love this description of H Street’s vibe: “… at the moment, it still has that buzzy balance that is brewed up when a fast food joint is adjacent to a dollar store that is next door to a hip, new restaurant.” http://www.bbc.com/travel/feature/20101124-h-street-heats-up
Holidays Bring Out Extra Stuff — Tips on Organizing it!
Extra bedding to accommodate guests, serving dishes that you use once or twice a year — tis the season for entertaining, hosting family and friends, and decorating our homes. Here are some tips on how to handle your storage... Read More »
Good News for Shaw! Groundbreaking on Convention Center Marriott FINALLY Takes Place
After years of lawsuits, numerous City Council votes, a credit freeze and unfreeze, developers have finally broken ground on a new, 14-story, 4-star Marriott boutique hotel to be located next to the convention center downtown... Read More »
Deal Finder! City Condos for Under 300K
Here are what I think are a few good finds on the market right now. Good locations and good price for a 1-BR condo in the city. 3719 12th Street, NE — Keller Williams listing. Asking price $189,000. Brookland condo just... Read More »
WSJ – Fannie/Freddie Restructure Needs Time
Interesting article on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and how the GOP’s promise to restructure these quasi-private entities may be delayed because of the effects it might have on the housing economy. Banks rely on Fannie and... Read More »
Dupont Circle Underground Retail — Plans in the Works!
The Arts Coalition for Dupont Underground, a group of artists, businesses and developers, has plans for the development of nearly 100,000 square feet of space located underneath Dupont Circle. Financing would come from private... Read More »
Duct Tape — Use it Everywhere (Except Ducts)
It’s ironic, isn’t it? Make sure ducts are sealed for best insulation, but don’t use duct tape because it won’t last. More insulation tips in this WaPo article. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/10/22/AR2010102202404.html
Adams Morgan Getting a Trendy Hotel?
This upstart developer has plans for a hotel in Adams Morgan. If turned into a hotel this building, formerly a Christian Science Church, would be a nice anchor at 18th & Columbia Streets, NW. And it could broaden the neighborhood’s... Read More »
Members of Congress Need Condos, Too
Here’s a good Friday tidbit: this C Street condo stays in the Congressional “family.” This 468-square foot efficiency unit near Stanton Park was owned by Senator Barbara Boxer, who sold to Linda Sanchez, who... Read More »
