Posts with tag washington d.c.

D.C. Homes for Sale Near the Obamas: Under $600K

Given the chance, who wouldn't want to live near the White House? No matter what your political affiliation, it's fun giving directions ("Just down the street from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue") and a great neighborhood to enjoy history. Who knows, you might run into the Obamas as they head out for a night on the town. I've... Continue Reading »

D.C.'s Newest Waterfront Neighborhood -- In the Right Ballpark?

If they build it, you will come. At least that's what developers banked on when they scooped up waterfront and waterview properties along the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C. in the early 2000s, ahead of construction of the city's major league baseball park. Now, tighter lending practices have dampened commercial... Continue Reading »

Washington, D.C. Condos Under $450,000

If you have a family, finding a home in Washington, D.C. for $450,000 or less can be difficult. But if you're single, or married, and don't mind having a one-bedroom condo, possibly two bedrooms, then you can find a place to live in our nation's capital. With enough politics, nightlife, history, restaurants and other... Continue Reading »

Military Get a Housing Raise

Just as rents are plummeting around the country, the Defense Department announced this week that military personnel will get a 2.5 percent raise in their housing allowance in 2010. What they really probably want is fewer deployments. But an average of $37 more a month for rent, will have to suffice for now. How much... Continue Reading »

Detroit's Safe? Really Forbes?

With all those celebrities getting robbed in L.A. lately, how come none of the gazillion New York celebs have reported break-ins. Could it be that New York is safer? That's what Forbes would have you think. The magazine just awarded New York no. 8 in its America's Safest Cities list. But that's not the only surprising... Continue Reading »

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