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The Georgetown Property Listings Blog is dedicated to topics directly relevant to buying and selling real estate in Georgetown Washington, DC. It provides you with insight on the latest developments and trends in the local Georgetown housing market.

What is the DCRA and DLCP

What is the DCRA and DLCP

Learn about the DCRA (Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs) and its role in regulating property-related matters in Washington D.C. Our comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about DCRA, from permits and inspections to zoning and building codes. Find out how DCRA impacts Georgetown real estate and stay informed as a property owner or buyer in the area. Visit our website now to read the full article.

Winterizing Your Historic Home

Winterizing Your Historic Home

  While the D.C. area's average monthly snowfall is relatively modest, severe snowstorms occur every few years, and it makes sense to prepare for occasional inclement weather as well as the season’s unavoidable cold. From insulating pipes to assuring that...

An In-Depth Look at the Window-Replacement Process in Georgetown

An In-Depth Look at the Window-Replacement Process in Georgetown

https://georgetowner.com/articles/2018/03/07/old-georgetown-board-law/Located on the Potomac River, with rich culture, treeline streets, and meaningful history to its credit, Georgetown has established itself as one of the most desirable neighborhoods  But these...

Airbnb Regulations in DC 

Airbnb Regulations in DC 

Here are some of the ways that Airbnb regulations will be changing in DC and what landlords, as well as tenants, should be on the lookout for.   Registration Requirements  Register the property with the city and keep track of the guests and the nights the...

Peabody Room at the Georgetown Library

Peabody Room at the Georgetown Library

The Peabody Room is a special collection of Georgetown neighborhood history.  It is part of the People’s Archive at the DC Public Library. The collection includes artifacts, engravings, paintings, neighborhood microfilmed newspapers, and photographs. There is a house...

Fitness in Georgetown

Fitness in Georgetown

All of your options, from boutique and luxury to basic for your preferred fitness routine. Did you know that DC was recently named the second-fittest city in the US? (Minneapolis-St. Paul, we’re coming for you.)  This fact doesn't come as a surprise as the...

Forced Air, Heat Pumps, and Central A/C

Forced Air, Heat Pumps, and Central A/C

There's a lot to learn when purchasing a new home. Knowing the best way to heat and cool your living space is one of them! If you're moving to an area like Georgetown, you will need an adequate temperature control system to keep you comfortable throughout the changing...

A Profile of Local Art Galleries in Georgetown

A Profile of Local Art Galleries in Georgetown

Along a portion of Wisconsin Avenue in Georgetown, you will find an eclectic mix of  art galleries. They offer everything from contemporary, modern, and fine art to traditional landscapes, photography, drawings, glasswork, and sculptures. As one gallery owner said,...

Pet Friendly DC

Pet Friendly DC

We love our pets and the Pet Friendly DC real estate market has taken notice. In just the last few years there has been a dramatic increase in the number of pet-friendly properties. Not only that, but some of these spaces are adding high-end amenities for pets such as...

DC Child Care Options are Plentiful

DC Child Care Options are Plentiful

DC Child Care Options are Plentiful, Finding the Right Fit Is Easier Than Ever Before There was a time when it was really difficult to navigate your way around the byzantine DC child care options.  Gladly, those days are over. Today, there are over 471 licensed...

Getting Around Georgetown and D.C. via Public Transportation

Getting Around Georgetown and D.C. via Public Transportation

Closest Metro Stations: Foggy Bottom and Rosslyn, VA While there isn’t a metro station directly in Georgetown, there are many good alternatives to getting to a Metro station that can get you almost anywhere in D.C. The closest Metro stop from the center of Georgetown...

Where to Find the Best Coffee in Georgetown

Where to Find the Best Coffee in Georgetown

G    While there are ample opportunities to get great coffee in Georgetown at places like Starbucks, Peets, Blue Bottle, and Saxby’s, it’s the locally owned places that offer not only coffee but a little atmosphere and a sense of community. Here’s a short list of...

Georgetown C&O Canal Restoration Project

Georgetown C&O Canal Restoration Project

James Corner, founder of James Corner Field Operations, likes to take “overlooked places” and redesign them to “amplify what is already there.” In Georgetown’s case, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (C&O Canal) was built as a transportation link between western...

Condo Docs

Condo Docs

What to expect and what’s included in the documents you receive from your condo association. What Is Included In Your Condo Docs? Condo docs are also called the Residential Resale Disclosure. In DC, the seller has ten days after the contract is signed to deliver the...

Historic Designation and Home Ownership

Historic Designation and Home Ownership

The Georgetown Historic District, was the first Historic District in DC and only the sixth in the nation. The area is bounded by Reservoir Road and Dumbarton Oaks Park to the north, Rock Creek Park to the east, The Potomac River on the south, and Glover-Archbold...

Cady’s Alley

Cady’s Alley

Brick and Stone Walkways, Glass and Steel Walls, Exposed Brick and Luxury Retail in Georgetown. Cady’s Alley is a European style, pedestrian-friendly home furnishings mecca with spaces “as beautiful as the pieces on display.” It was developed along a...

Property Tax Rates and DC Real Estate

Property Tax Rates and DC Real Estate

  Property taxes are on the minds of many these days. The recent passage of the new tax bill has had homeowners all over the country -- as well as local DC real estate owners -- rushing to pay their 2018 property tax bill in 2017, in order to take advantage of...

The Top 3 Home Buying To-Do’s

The Top 3 Home Buying To-Do’s

Making a move can seem overwhelming as there are numerous aspects to the process. Below are the top 3 home buying to-do's. Following these steps before buying a home will help you prepare for a potential move. It is, what I believe the best way to start the process....