The D.C. Real Estate Guide

The D.C. Neighborhood Spotlight provides the geographic location, location of shops and restaurants, public services, and real estate statistics for a specific neighborhood.

Brookland, named after the Colonel Jehiel Brooks family estate, is known for all of the religious institutions that surround it. The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (shown above,) Catholic University, Trinity College, and the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center surround this Northeast Washington, D.C. neighborhood. Served by the Brookland-CUA Metrorail Station, residents are only a 10-minute ride downtown. Col. Brooks’ Tavern and Kelly’s Ellis Island Pub offer residents a place to grab a drink and a bite to eat, and 12th Street NE provides the neighborhood with a strip of pharmacies, hardware stores and eateries. Architecturally, Brookland has every style found in D.C., including Victorians, bungalows, Queen Annes, and Georgians.

As a real estate agent, I’m often asked about the demographics of neighborhoods; however, Fair Housing and DC Human Rights laws prohibit real estate professionals from answering questions like that. For example, if I said, “There are alot of young single students in this neighborhood,” it could be considered a violation of a D.C. human rights law. Most people understand that discrimination based on race is illegal; however, the majority of people are unaware of the other 15 protected classes in the District of Columbia. In this article, I will list all of the protected classes under Federal and District of Columbia law, explain what acts are considered discriminatory, list exemptions from human rights laws covering housing and commercial space, and explain how to file a claim if you feel you have been a victim of discrimination.

Check out the local and national real estate trends and headlines that made the news this week.

Several news articles this week discussed the Adjustable Rate Mortgage. Specifically, the new ARM model (5-1) and weighing in on the tax implication of the ARM. Technological advancements (blogging, Craigslist, Zillow) also made headlines.

The D.C. Neighborhood Spotlight provides the geographic location, location of shops and restaurants, public services, and real estate statistics for a specific neighborhood.

Adams Morgan’s mix of bars, cofee shops, eclectic restaurants, and funky shops guarantee a good time in this vibrant Washington, D.C. neighborhood. Adams Morgan signature sights can be found along 18th Street in the form of murals, which inlcude the Toulouse-Latrec (shown above)and Madams Organ. Most of Adams Morgan housing consists of pre-war and converted rowhouse apartments, condominiums, and co-ops.

Check out the local and national real estate trends and headlines that made the news this week.

The real estate headlines from the Washington Post, RealEstateJournal.com, CNN Money, and Bankrate.com dove into the following topics: reverse mortgages, Georgetown, universal design, eco-friendly homes, mortgage scams, and 2007 home design trends.