51 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #3, WASHINGTON, DC 20001

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LISTED BY KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY 51 Rhode Island Ave Nw #3, Washington DC 20001 $299,000 DC7457330 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Residential Great 2 bedroom and 2 bath condo lives like NEW! LOCATION, CLOSE TO HOWARD UNIVERSITY&HOSPITAL! THE MAGNIFICENT REMODELING WITH AN EUROPEAN FLAIR,BAMBOO AND MARBLE FLOORING,GOURMET KITCHEN,GRANITE COUNTER, STAINLESS APPLIANCES,BATHROOM WITH TRAVERTINE FLOORS AND JACUZZI TUB! click here for details Dan & Traci Rochon Office: 703(562)(1791) Fax: 703(564)(9815) eMail: Dan@GreetingsVirginia.com or Traci@GreetingsVirginia.com Keller Williams Realty . 6354 Walker Lane Suite 100 . Alexandria, VA 22310 LISTED BY KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

Thanks for ALL that voted Traci Rochon for the Washington City Paper Best of 2010 Reader’s Poll Best Real Estate Agent – You Voted her in the top!  We appreciate you!

Think that the homebuyer tax credit will return?

Last week,  Shaun Donovan the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development avoided a question from CNN Reporter, Ed Henry.

Mr Donovan said,

I think it’s too early to say after one month of numbers whether the tax credit will be revived or not. All I can tell you is that we are watching very carefully. I talked earlier about new tools that we will be launching in the coming weeks and we are going to be focused like a laser on where the housing market is moving going forward. And we’re going to do everything we can to make sure that this market stabilizes and recovers.

The day after the CNN interview, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said,

I don’t — while I have not seen, obviously, a final list, that is — I think bringing that [tax credit] back is not on — is not as high on the list as many other things are.

It is up in the air as to if a Homebuyer Tax credit will return.  If you listed to the Director of HUD – maybe; if you listen to the White house – maybe not.  For now, it might be a good idea to not hold your breath.  If you are thinking about buying a property, consider that mortgage rates are at an ALL TIME low, and property affordability remains favorable.

Looking for inspiration and a taste of the patriotic?  Washington DC, the capitol of the United States, is the perfect city to visit and live, loaded with historic landmarks, open green spaces, and the hustle of a grand  city?  One of the most affordable tourist destinations, DC offers a subway transportation system (Metro) to see the most popular attractions; Washington Monument, White house, Museum of Natural History, historical homes and much more.  Entrance to the Smithsonian Institute museums is free.  The surrounding areas of Virginia and Maryland offer important civil war sites, Arlington Cemetery, Old Town Alexandria, Mount Vernon and the Chesapeake Bay.  The Greater Washington Metropolitan area sports a very dynamic economy that has weathered the economic downturn much better than any other comparable metropolitan areas in the country. Its schooling and universities are of high quality.  Come see democracy at work!!

Feel free to contact Dan & Traci to learn more about the Greater Washington Metropolitan area and all its advantages.

The Phillips Collection (21st and Q Street NW DC)  has a new special exhibit with artwork by Georgia O’Keefe.  The exhibit runs through May 9 according to their website at www.PhillipsCollection.org. I enjoyed seeing some examples of her art that was different from what you traditionally think of with her art.  There was also an interesting collection of photographs taken of her by her photographer husband.  This is an amazing museum if you haven’t visited it yet.  It is located only about a block from the Dupont Circle Metro Stop. in DC.  The most famous painting they have is “Luncheon of the Boating Party” by Renoir.  It is a huge collection of art housed in a series of former privately owned homes that have now been connected.  Dupont Circle is a great neighborhood to walk around in and experience all the shops, restaurants, galleries and 19th century homes.

We went to brunch at Kramerbooks & Afterwords, a Dupont Circle institution.  Does this place EVER not have a wait?  It is worth it though!  I had a delicious roasted pork Cubano sandwich.  While you are waiting browse their extensive book selection.  A great way to spend your next free Saturday afternoon.