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Red, Blue, And You: New Tool Lets Homebuyers Check Neighbors' Politics Red, Blue, And You: New Tool Lets Homebuyers Check Neighbors' Politics
Red, Blue, And You: New Tool Lets Homebuyers Check Neighbors' Politics Homebuyers are increasingly considering political leanings when choosing neighborhoods, according to a brand-new report.  Real estate agents note that clients prioritize communities aligning with their political views, seeking compatibility beyond traditional factors like schools and safety, the Axios story says. This trend may lead to more politically homogeneous neighborhoods, potentially impacting local governance and community interactions. Additionally, new real estate platforms, such as Oyssey, provide insights into neighborhood political affiliations, further enabling buyers to…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Family First: Buyer Goes Over Asking Price For Highly-Coveted $1.295M DC Listing Family First: Buyer Goes Over Asking Price For Highly-Coveted $1.295M DC Listing
Family First: Buyer Goes Over Asking Price For Highly-Coveted $1.295M DC Listing Location was everything for a new homeowner who was willing to go over the asking price for a Chevy Chase home that was conveniently located near family. A one-level home nestled along a tree-lined street on 4100 Ingomar St. NW in DC sold for $1.403 million after being listed by Robert Hryniewicki, Adam Rackliffe, Christopher Leary, and Micah Smith of HRL Partners at Washington Fine Properties for $1.295 million, the realtors said. The 3,500-square-foot home was described as a unique property that was built in the 1920s, which is rare for the area.  HRL Partners at Wa…

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by Zak Failla
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'Creating A Castle:' Rare Georgetown Condo Sells For 23 Percent Over Asking Price 'Creating A Castle:' Rare Georgetown Condo Sells For 23 Percent Over Asking Price
'Creating A Castle:' Rare Georgetown Condo Sells For 23 Percent Over Asking Price A homeowner who fell in love with a unique condo in Georgetown just had to have it — for $260,200 over asking price. The condo at 1527 30th St. NW in Washington, DC was initially listed for $1.098 million, listing agents Robert Hryniewicki, Adam Rackliffe, Christopher Leary, and Micah Smith of HRL Partners at Washington Fine Properties said. But the smitten buyer went above and beyond for the two-bedroom, two-bathroom property, which closed at $1.36 million, or 23 percent over asking, the listing agents said. "In this super tight inventory marketplace in DC, it's not uncommon to …

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by Zak Failla
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Look Inside $17.5M Waterfront Estate For Sale In Northern Virginia Look Inside $17.5M Waterfront Estate For Sale In Northern Virginia
Look Inside $17.5M Waterfront Estate For Sale In Northern Virginia A waterfront estate with picturesque views is for sale in Northern Virginia. The home at 1169 Crest Lane in McLean is situated along the Potomac River and rests of a 2.32 acres, according to the listing by HRL Partners at Washington Fine Properties. Townsend Visuals Townsend Visuals Built in 2013, the 10,150-square-foot, three-level home has four bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, and lots of natural light thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows with wooden walls and vaulted ceilings. Townsend Visuals Townsend Visuals Features include a wet bar, butler's pantry, intercom, large bathtub overlookin…

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by Cecilia Levine