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The Matrix: Cool Logan Condos in a Former Car Dealership

Saturday, February 4th, 2012 at 8:44am. 59 Views, 0 Comments.

In the first half of the 20th century before World War II, Washingtonians ventured over to 14th Street in Logan Circle to purchase an automobile.  The grand condo development buildings that line 14th Street and P Street in Logan formerly housed car dealerships.  

One such building located at 1529 14th Street, was formerly a dealership for the long-defunct Nash Motors brand, and is now home to the Matrix condos.  In the 1950s, Nash Motors merged with Hudson Motors to become American Motor Corporation (AMC).  AMC was led by George Romney, father of current Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney.  AMC had success in the market with the Rambler brand and later acquired Kaiser Jeep before selling out to Chrysler in 1987.

While you can no longer by a…

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Church Street DC Two Bedroom Lofts

Friday, February 3rd, 2012 at 8:50am. 98 Views, 0 Comments.

There are not many condo options more sought after than a two bedroom loft on the 1400 block of Church Street in Logan Circle. 

Often described was DC's loft district, Church Street buildings combine the gritty charm of early 20th century industrial buildings with the chic modern finishes of the 21st century.  Church Street is where exposed ductwork, industrial windows and concrete ceilings are purposefully married to sleek European cabinetry, stainless appliances and marble/limestone surfaces.

The 1400 block of Church Street is located in the thick of DC's famed Auto Row which dominated the storefronts of 14th Street in Logan Circle.  Several of the industrial buildings along Church Street provided ancillary repair services to the blossoming…

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The Northumberland - Dupont Best Addresses Building

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 at 10:56am. 84 Views, 0 Comments.

The Northumberland, located at 2039 New Hampshire Avenue NW in the Dupont Circle neighborhood, is featured in James Goode's Best Addresses.  Today, the Northumberland remains one of the best-preserved pre-World War I buildings. 

Designed by prominent architect Albert Beers and constructed in 1909 by the legendary Harry Wardman,  the Northumberland features a unique banded exterior facade.  The lobby of the Northumberland featuring 14-foot ceilings and walls adorned with muted-yellow Sienna Marble conveys a level of prestige that is impossible to replicate in newer construction.

Architected in a U configuration, the seven-story Northumberland has 67 units wrapping an interior courtyard.  Common building amenities include a 24-hour front desk, roof…

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Residences of Terrell Place - Boutique Penn Quarter Living

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 at 11:53am. 134 Views, 0 Comments.

Manhattan urban chic invades the corner of 7th St and E St in the Penn Quarter at the Residences of Terrell Place.  This 29-unit boutique development features the restored facade of the 1868 Dime Savings Bank Building and modern, architecturally unique interiors.  The Residences at Terrell Place prominently features a 10-story glass elevator structure that joins the Dime Savings Bank 10-story building with two four-story row houses.

Residences at Terrell Place interior finishes delivered by the developer in 2003 included hardwood floors, Canac kitchen cabinets, black granite counters, GE Profile stainless steel appliances and over-sized windows.  Open floor plans, high ceilings and lots of glass give individual units a spacious feel.  The dramatic lobby…

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Hillandale: Suburban Lifestyle with a City Address

Saturday, January 28th, 2012 at 7:26am. 214 Views, 0 Comments.

Located on the northern edge of Georgetown University campus, Hillandale offers a true suburban lifestyle typically associated with leafy suburbs like Potomac and McLean. The neighborhood borders the expansive Glover Archbold Park to the north and west…..offering a truly intimate and secluded atmosphere.

One of the District's few gated enclaves, Hillandale features 268 homes in a 42-acre setting. Housing options at Hillandale include rowhouses, semi-detached houses and single-family homes. The community features swimming pool, tennis courts, clubhouse, playground and security.

Currently, five homes are available for sale at Hillandale ranging in price from $1.189M to $1.499M including a 4 BR / 3.5 BA brick townhouse townhouse listed for $1.295M.…

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1441 Rhode Island - Logan Circle Gem

Thursday, January 26th, 2012 at 10:09am. 251 Views, 0 Comments.

Located along the tree-lined 1400 block of Rhode Island Avenue in the heart of Logan Circle, 1441 Rhode Island is a highly sought after condo development.  This location is just steps to Whole Foods, Logan Tavern, Caribou Coffee, Vida Fitness and the entire 14th Street scene.  Commuters can walk to the Red, Orange and Blue Metro lines from 1441 Rhode Island and some units convey with underground deeded parking.

1441 is a full-service condo building with a staffed front desk, 24-hour workout center, club room and a landscaped interior courtyard.  Delivered in 2004, 1441 Rhode Island is a nine-story building with 157 units featuring floor plans ranging from studios to three bedroom configurations.  Some units feature balconies and also have storage…

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Trending DC Real Estate Searches

Saturday, January 21st, 2012 at 7:57pm. 274 Views, 0 Comments.

Its snowing out and lots of fellow Washingtonians are home today participating in one of our cities favorite hobbies…..searching online for real estate.

One of the goals here at the DC Condo Boutique is to continually monitor and analyze the market to stay on top of the hottest properties and developments. Traffic on our website is very heavy today due to the weather so we thought it would be interesting to share with you the top ten most popular DC real estate searches so far today:

photo courtesy of whitehouse.gov

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Top DC Condo Sales - December 2011

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 at 10:10am. 331 Views, 0 Comments.

The most expensive condo to sell in the District during December 2011 was in the West End at 22 West, located at 1177 22nd Street NW #9E, Washington DC.  This 3 BR / 3 BA / 2,790 SF condo includes two parking spaces and a roof terrace.  The selling price was $2,653,500 / $951 SF which was 100% of asking price.

Congratulations to Bill Hounshell of TTR Sotheby's International Realty for closing the most expensive condo sale in the District in December 2011.

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Georgetown South of M Street - Condo Picks

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012 at 12:16pm. 358 Views, 0 Comments.

  While the section of Georgetown south of M Street doesn't garner the notoriety of Georgetown's East Village and West Village, this neighborhood is home to some of the finest condo developments in the entire District.  Georgetown south of M (GSOM….ok never mind)  offers convenient access to several DC attractions including the Capital Crescent Trail, restaurants and nightlife on M Street, Foggy Bottom Metro, GW and Georgetown Universities and more.

This section of Georgetown has industrial roots and many of the its obsolete buildings have been transformed into 21st-century luxury residential condo developments.  In most cases, these redevelopments have preserved the unique and historic building facades which lend charm and character to the…

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DC Tops Nation for Inbound Migration

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012 at 10:19am. 403 Views, 0 Comments.

In a study recently released by Atlas Van Lines, Washington, DC led the nation for inbound migration for the fourth consecutive year. Allied's study based on data from over 80,000 Interstate moves detailed that almost two times as many people moved into the District as left.  These inbound migration numbers reinforce the sentiment from our team here in the trenches where we hear from people moving to DC virtually every day.

It is no surprise that so many people are looking to move here as Washington, DC has many positives as a place to live.  Topping the list is one of the strongest and most robust job markets in the nation.  Over the past year, DC has been recognized with several other top national rankings including:

• Top performing real estate…

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