With the holidays in full swing, the city is brimming with festive events. Read on for market updates, some our favorite stocking stuffers, and everywhere you should visit with friends and family.
Be sure to stroll down 17th Street and check out Dito's famous Floriana Christmas Tree - an annual Dupont Circle tradition.
All the best,
Martin, Jeff, Olivia & Dito
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Christmas Sweater
Pet Parade & Photos with Santa
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Sunday, December 22nd at 11am
Meet at Doggy Style (1642 R Street NW)
We're excited to partner again with Doggy Style to bring some holiday cheer to you and your four-legged best friend. Meet us at Doggy Style, parade down 17th to Floriana's tree for our prizes, and head back up to Dupont Italian Kitchen for photos with Santa and refreshments.
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From 17th Street Festival to Homeowner in just three months!
Congratulations to our wonderful client Maggie, winner of our closing cost credit at the festival. We found the perfect home for her and her precious pup, Achilles. Special thanks to our trusted partners: Wendy Steinberg of First Savings Mortgage and KVS Title.
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Great news - the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced that loan limits will be increased again for 2020, making Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae loan underwriting more accessible to a larger pool of homebuyers. The new loan limit for single family homes in the DC area is $765,600 (2-unit buildings $980,325, 3-unit buildings $1,184,925,
and 4-unit buildings $1,472,550).
Check out UrbanTurf's list of the 7 DC neighborhoods with the highest home price appreciation in 2019.
In parts of DC and Maryland, the number of homes sold has decreased year-to-date, while the amount of homes sold in Maryland has generally increased. Across the board, these homes have been selling faster than last year while prices have decreased, meaning that the supply for homes is higher than it was a year ago, and that there is more room for buyers to negotiate.
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Our Favorite Holiday Gifts
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Normally Martin loves Jo Malone's Lime Basil & Mandarin candle, but for the holidays he loves to gift the Pomegranate Noir for its rich and inviting scent.
Peruse all the scents here.
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During the busy holiday rush, Jeff loves to give the gift of self care. Your friends will love you for treating them to a perfect afternoon of pampering with a mani/pedi from the beautiful nailsaloon on 14th, or a spa treatment from Deluca Massage on P Street.
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In this season of curling up on the couch in front of the fire, Olivia loves to give the gift of a great story. She enjoys anything by George Pelecanos - they're fast-paced reads and it's always fun to pick out the real DC locations in his novels. Check out Washingtonian's list of 30 DC stories.
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After all the cookies, cakes and pies, there's always been one standout in Dito's eyes.
Williams Sonoma's Peppermint Bark, available in white or dark chocolate, is sure to please. Pro tip - stock up on extra for yourself and friends when it's marked down after the holidays.
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More Gift Ideas...
Struggling to think of the perfect gifts for family and friends this year? Not to
fear
-- Architectural Digest has rounded up their favorite ideas for everyone, from jet setters to fitness buffs and beyond. Delve into the full list here.
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When it comes to real estate envy, it’s hard to compete with the home of an artist. From Mariko Mori’s all-white apartment in Tokyo to Frida Kahlo’s “Blue House” in Mexico City, I invite you to explore 25 very special artists’ abodes.
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Nationals Park: Your home base for the holidays
This season, discover Enchant Christmas, the holiday extravaganza that will transform Nationals Park into a winter wonderland featuring 80-feet-tall Christmas trees, huge fanciful ornaments, Santa and Mrs. Claus, light maze experiences, and more.
Learn more and buy your tickets here.
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Where to go ice skating in DC
Looking for an excuse to lace up your skates this winter? Luckily, DC is home to an impressive selection of rinks for you to discover. Check out the best places to hit the ice in our nation's capital here.
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What to do this month in and around DC
Discover a calendar packed with winter wonder, holiday events, new theater performances, outstanding concerts, and fascinating museum exhibits here.
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