DHM Elite Realtors - January 2014

Fine Properties | Distinctive Design

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Bauhaus in Brookland Urban Turf Rated # 1 Listing in 2013 Listed by Eng Garcia Properties, LLC p. 26-27

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Top Agents In The DC Metro Area

Getting to Know Marc Fleisher Even before entering college years ago, I had always been involved in sales.

Following my ownership of an art gallery in Georgetown in the mid-1970s, I met my future wife and she convinced me that I if he were to remain in sales, I should sell expensive things! So I got into real estate‌ Although the income from being a successful real estate agent is attractive, the most satisfying part of my job is seeing sellers and buyers excited with the results of my efforts to either sell their home or find them a new home. After 33 years, I still get a big kick out of a happy and satisfied client.

I am very loyal, completely committed to them, and highly ethical. Both my peers and my clientele know me as the most thorough real estate professional with extraordinary market knowledge, experience, and a great track record. I also believe that I have an incomparable network of industry insiders and the area’s finest builders, and I have these resources available at all times.

My family is a huge part of my life, of course. But I also love to travel, both domestically and internationally. I like golf, tennis, music and movies too. And I love a good sense of humor!

Q&A with Marc Fleisher

District Home Magazine: What sets you apart as a realtor?

Marc Fleisher: With over $3.0 billion in career sales, my sales volume has earned me the title of the #1 Long & Foster Top Producer in both residential re-sales and new home sales for the past 15 years and the #1 Agent in the metropolitan DC area (Montgomery County and Washington, DC) among all companies.

I have been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the top 10 Realtors in the nation in recent years. The Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors celebrated my illustrious career and ethical integrity by naming me the REALTOR of the year in 2004.

As one of the first area realtors to adopt the team approach, I have solidified myself as the number one choice in representation for clients who demand optimum service.

Whether as a buyer-broker or as a seller’s listing agent, I have consistently maintained a track record of success for the clients I represent.

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DHM: What Real Estate trends did you see in 2013? What do you foresee for 2014?

MF: In 2013, the market began to stabilize and in neighborhoods under $2 million, homes were finding multiple buyers in some instances. Washington DC with its millennium buyers was red hot. Bethesda and Chevy Chase continued to attract many buyers and the Potomac and outer suburbs found excellent values available.

It is difficult to assess what may happen in the 2014 market as lenders will have increasing scrutiny from the federal government looking over their shoulders and the DoddFrank bill with its new qualification lending limitations may make it more difficult for many buyers to get financing.

Yet having said this, the Washington DC marketplace will still remain very active and strong as there is a pent up demand by buyers in a market that has evidenced a smaller inventory of homes.

Stunning and Fully Renovated Williamsburg Colonial 8741 Persimmon Tree Road Potomac, Maryland 20854 Offered at $2,995,000 Completely renovated in 1990, this customized period-style home features a wonderful floor plan allowing for both full scale entertaining as well as comfortable family living.

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Fidelio, Middleburg,VA | FidelioEstate.com

Town & Country Please enquire about our current listings across all price ranges.

80% market share in luxury apartments over $3,000,000, including four transactions in 2013 at the Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown.

TTR Sotheby’s International Realty 1206 30th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007 202-333-1212 6 ISS U E NO. 1

Ritzert Weiss Partnership 2013 Highlights

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Number of neighborhoods where we closed transactions from $192,000 to above $5 million.

80% 97%

Our market share of Washington, DC apartments sold over $3,000,000.

The average of list price our sellers received across all price ranges.

We would be delighted to provide a private consultation to you, your family, friends or colleagues. We are licensed and active in DC, Maryland and Virginia.

Ch r i s to ph e r R i t z e r t & Ch r i s t i e W e i s s RitzertWeiss.com

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previews Nationally we handle an average of 86.1 million in luxury sales every day. 31 Billion in sales volume w/average sales price of 1.93 million.*

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based on closed and recorded transaction sides of homes sold for $1 million or more as reported by the U.S. Coldwell Banker franchise system for the calendar year 2012. USD$

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Georgetown office

Patrick Davis Sales Associate, REALTOR 3000 K Street NW, Ste. 101, Washington, DC 20007

Though helping his clients achieve their real estate goals is his forte, building relationships is Patrick Davis’ main mission. Patrick believes being in the real estate industry is all about trust, and that being successful requires good interpersonal skills as much as it does having a keen business sense. Patrick credits his success to hard work and high energy.

202.617.9208 | patrick.davis@cbmove.com | cbmove.com/patrick.davis

Capitol Hill office

Ryall Smith The Grant, Ryall & Andrew Group (Licensed in DC, MD & VA) 605 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20003

Ryall Smith has quite a perspective on Washington, DC real estate—and people depend on that. With more than 26 years leading his award-winning team to the top of our area’s real estate marketplace, buyers and sellers seek out Ryall for his straight-forward seasoned view, empathetic guidance and mastery of the process. Energy, enthusiasm and expertise are his hall marks. And people really like that.

202.741.1781 | rsmith@cbmove.com

Stuart Carragher Sales Associate, REALTOR 1606 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009

Dupont Office

Stuart specializes in luxury condominiums and single family homes. He is the only resident owner at the Metropole with access to all of the most interesting spaces on Church street and in Logan Circle. For a preview of some properties not yet on the market please contact him as your Logan Circle/Dupont expert.

202.870.7867 | stuart.carragher@cbmove.com

Dupont

Georgetown

Capitol Hill

202-387-6180 Kevin McDuffie Managing Broker kmcduffie@cbmove.com

202-333-6100 Rick Hoffman Managing Broker rick.hoffman@cbmove.com

202-547-3525 Don Denton Managing Broker ddenton@cbmove.com

©2012 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. The property information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service and it may include approximations. Although the information is believed to be accurate, it is not warranted and you should not rely upon it without personal verification. If your property is currently listed with a broker, this is not a solicitation to list your property.

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Nancy Shahin Itteilag 202-905-7762 | itteilag@gmail.com for sale

for sale

4400 Garfield Street NW, Washington, DC 20007 Offered at $7,500,000

under contract

4815 Dexter Street NW, Washington, DC 20007 Offered at $4,500,000

SOLD

4414 Lowell Street NW, Washington DC 20016 $1,750,000

SOLD

3319 Prospect Street NW, Washington, DC 20007 $3,940,000

SOLD

7220A Farm Meadow Court, McLean, VA 22101 $1,925,000

SOLD

4201 Cathedral Avenue NW #1215, Washington, DC 20016 $1,900,000

SOLD

29 Beman Woods Court, Potomac, MD 20854 $1,277,000

11 Beman Woods Court, Potomac, MD 20854 $1,248,800

“Wall Street Journal’s Top 10 Agents in the USA” for sale

2900 K Street NW, PH #603,Harbourside Bldg, Washington, DC 20007 Offered at $3,995,000

SOLD

3206 Grace Street NW, Washington, DC 20007 $2,800,000

SOLD

5610 Wisconsin Avenue #907, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 $1,675,000

SOLD

1688 N Quinn Street, Arlington, VA 22209 $1,085,000

When Only the Best Will Do…

Extraordinary Results in 2013! for sale

3527 Winfield Lane NW, Washington, DC 20007 Offered at $2,350,000

SOLD

3201 New Mexico Ave NW Washington, DC 20016 202-363-1800 under contract

3321 Prospect Street NW, Washington, DC 20007 $3,995,000

SOLD

3308 Woodley Road NW, Washington, DC 20008 $2,450,000

SOLD

5230 Partridge Lane NW, Washington, DC 20016 $2,400,000

SOLD

3114 45th Street NW, Washington, DC 20016 $1,480,000

SOLD

5610 Wisconsin Avenue #1104, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 $1,400,000

SOLD

2229 Hall Place NW, Washington, DC 20007 $1,045,000

9615 Beman Woods Way, Potomac, MD 20854 $1,025,000

under contract

8946 Abbey Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854 $1,750,000

SOLD

26 & 28 Beman Woods Way, Potomac, MD 20854 $2,050,000

SOLD

2354 N Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22207 $1,300,000

SOLD

4211 49th Street NW, Washington, DC 20016 $950,000

Call Nancy shahin itteilag at 202.905.7762

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Contents Design in the District Poliform. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Cady’s Alley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Merritt Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Elite Realtors Marc Fleisher, Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 The Ritzert Weiss Partnership TTR Sotheby’s International Realty. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Coldwell Banker Previews. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Nancy Shahin Itteilag Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 John Eric, Debbie Shapiro, Stephanie White TTR Sotheby’s International Realty. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Marjorie Dick Stuart, W.C. & A.N. Miller Realtors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15 Fouad Talout, Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17 The Mandy & David Team, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. . . . . . 18-19

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The Fulcrum Group, Keller Williams Capital Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Ron Mangas, Jr., TTR Sotheby’s International Realty. . . . . . . . . . 22-23 Marco Stilli, Beatriz Merchan, Andrea Stilli TTR Sotheby’s International Realty. . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Eng Garcia Properties, LLC, Keller Williams Capital Properties . . . . . . . . . . 26-27 Suzanne Des Marais, Keller Williams Capital Properties . . . . . . . . . . 28-29 Lee Goldstein & Dina Paxenos, Evers and Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 Janeen Marconi, Hunt Country Sotheby’s International Realty. . 32-33 The Williams-Addison House, Capital City Real Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35 Jill Schwartz, Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37 Russell A. Firestone III, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty. . . . . . . . . . 38-39 Margaret Byrne Heimbold, Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Salley Widmayer, Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Terri Robinson, Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Adrienne Szabo, Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Ethan Carson, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. . . . . . . . . 42

Spotlight Business DHM Media Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Cover Property Eng Garcia Properties, LLC presents Bauhaus in Brookland, rated #1 Listing in 2013 by Urban Turf

High Living Lifestyle BMW of Fairfax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

SPRING IS COMING Now is the time to prepare for our spring home buying and selling market. Come join our growing list of delighted clients.

We would be honored to partner with you on your most important move this year.

Contact us for a private consultation.

WASHINGTON | VIRGINIA | MARYLAND

CONFIDENCE AND INTEGRITY WITH NAMES YOU KNOW AND TRUST.

JOHN ERIC Vice President

DEBBIE SHAPIRO Vice President

STEPHANIE WHITE Vice President

+1 703 679 7808 john@johneric.com johneric.com

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1206 30th Street, NW | Washington, DC 20007 O:202.333.1212 | www.johneric.com

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Many sellers think all real estate agents are just about the same. Ask these 9 questions. You’ll be amazed at the differences you uncover and how much more money it could mean to you!

>Market Forces Mean You Can Still Sell Your House This Year.

1. What do I need to do to get my house “market” ready?

Properly preparing a property for sale maximizes value & minimizes wasted time on the market. Be wary of an agent who is afraid of offending you. If you want top dollar, your agent needs to be candid and tell you what it will take to get your home “market” ready and will share case studies of what has worked.

2. What is your track record?

Find an agent who has successfully represented dozens of sellers in 2012-13. Market data shows that typically, the faster the sale, the higher the price. Look for an agent who averages less than two weeks on the market, and who rarely lets a listing languish longer than 60 days. In today’s market, an average of more than full price defines success.

Read More...

>3 Reasons Why You Must Take Your First Offer Seriously. >Why Is Overpricing Your Home So Risky?

7 Proven Principals. >39 Sellers Average 101% Of Full Price In Just 9 Days!

To sell yourPad…please touch!

Marjorie Dick Stuart 240.731.8079 Marjorie@MarjorieDickStuart.com

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R E S U LT S Open Sunday...SOLD Tuesday!

beyond the ordinary

Two offers…SOLD for $50,000 more than full price! It languished on the market unsold for 141 days with another agent…We SOLD it in just 5 days!

Discover “outside the box” seller success strategies for “Top Dollar” today!

For a confidential consultation, please write to Marjorie@MarjorieDickStuart.com Can’t wait? Call 240.731.8079

Marjorie Dick Stuart 240.731.8079 Marjorie@MarjorieDickStuart.com

Fouad Talout, Talout International LLC “Your Luxury Real Estate Expert” 703.459.4141 direct | fouad.talout@gmail.com email

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Fouad Talout From his hometown of Casablanca to 5th Avenue New York City to Washington, D.C.… through a lifetime of experience in understanding people, Fouad has developed visionary sales strategies and masterful negotiating skills. Now a top producer in the Metro D.C. area, he specializes in selling elegant estates and fine properties. Fouad is licensed in Maryland, D.C. and Virginia, and is in high demand by buyers and sellers alike for his creative marketing techniques and results that exceed the expectations of his clients.

In 2012, Fouad founded Talout International LLC to enhance his ability to provide tailored and excellent service to his local, national, and international clients. Talout International’s staff and Realtors are carefully selected by Fouad for their distinctive skills and talents, and are coached and mentored to the highest standards of world-class customer service and top negotiating skills.

One of Talout International’s most significant sales in 2013 was the 6.5-acre riverfront home once owned by the late Senator Ted Kennedy. The extraordinary McLean property sold for $9.5 million after it had been on the market for over 10 years with several other firms.

Home is special. Let Fouad and his team put their care, service, professionalism, international network, market knowledge and strong negotiating skills to work for YOU!

CHATEAU LA VIE The absolute crown jewel of McLean, designed by Harrison Design Associates and to be built by award-winning Noble Building and Design. $32 million. www.7201Dulany.com

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. 6862 Elm Street, McLean, VA 22101 703.873.5118 office

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Top 100 Teams in the United States — Wall Street Journal Over $120 Million in Sales in 2013 The Mandy & David Team believes financial success for our real estate clients comes from a careful combination of strategy, exposure and networks.

Our local marketplace prominence works in harmony with the tools and name recognition of Coldwell Banker’s Previews International marketing platform. As certified Previews Property specialists, we belong to a network that leads the industry in luxury home sales, allowing us unrivaled access to affluent buyers across the city and around the globe.

As principal partners of the Mandy & David Team, we are nationally recognized for leading a team of professionals that help more people sell and buy real estate in DC than any other agent or team.

Call us for a confidential consultation and discover why we are the most trusted name in Washington, DC real estate.

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J US T LIS T E D 1629 Potomac Avenue SE | $629,900 | 3 BR / 2.5 BA Capitol Hill Charmer

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106 15th Street SE | $699,950 4 BR / 2.5 BA Hill East Home

106 Tennessee Avenue SE #7 | $464,900 2 BR / 1 BA Lincoln Park Loft

2325 Ashmead Place NW | $1,249,500 4 BR / 3.5 BA Kalorama Manor

#1 Real Estate Team on Capitol Hill. #1 Brokerage in Washington, D.C. 202-573-8552 | fulcrumpg.com

Each office is independently owned and operated. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Ron Mangas, Jr. A DC Agent with a Modern Niche

Ron Mangas, Jr., a well-respected agent with TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, is known for his significant knowledge and passion for modern architecture.

Ron has focused his practice on the listing and sale of modern and contemporary residential architecture in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. He has also had the honor of establishing valuable working relationships with some of the best-known architects in the region.

Over the course of the last 10 years, Ron has consistently worked with buyers and sellers who have a connection with work that is a departure from the ubiquitous historical revival styles commonly found in the area. Ron’s dynamic marketing strategy is specifically designed to unite those who share an understanding and appreciation for the niche market. He also provides counsel to those clients seeking architects capable of producing work in a vocabulary from Gropius to Gehry. His understanding of what comprises the modernist ethos has allowed him to represent his clients in a way that few are able to do.

Listings by Ron Mangas, Jr. www.ContemporaryListings.com 703.298.2564 | 703.319.3344 6723 Whittier Avenue McLean, VA 22101

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The Stilli Team—Committed to creating extraordinary real estate experiences for our clients through exceptional service.

Since 1994, Marco Stilli has gained extensive experience in the urban Washington, DC market, and has expanded his practice to include the Northern Virginia, Old Town Alexandria and Montgomery County markets.

Marco Stilli’s clientele ranges from first-time home buyers to CEOs of multinational corporations, international investors, top figures in the Military and Diplomatic establishments, executives of the IMF, World Bank and IDB. In 2010 Marco established the Stilli Team in collaboration with Beatriz Merchan and Andrea Stilli in order to provide a better service to the national and international clientele. The Stilli Team works with both buyers and sellers, and relishes working on creative investment opportunities.

Marco’s personal experience with home renovation and property investment, paired with his passion for architecture, bold negotiation skills and out of the box marketing strategies ensure a unique experience for clients, with a personalized and ever-professional touch.

Above: 3802 Chelsea Ct, Alexandria, VA—Price Upon Request | Below: 1454 Belmont St NW, WDC 20009—Sold at 945,000

Marco Stilli, Realtor | marcostilli@msn.com | mobile: 202.255.1552 Beatriz Merchan | bmerchan@ttrsir.com | mobile: 202.345.9650 Andrea Stilli | astilli@ttrsir.com | mobile: 202.674.7976 office: 202.333.1212 | Servicing DC, MD, VA & other areas by referral

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BAUHAUS in brookland 3 2 0 1 1 5 t h St reet NE, W DC

investment minded. design conscious.

Top-ranked Sales Team in the Region for the Nation’s #1 Brand, Keller Williams.

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Q+A Eng Garcia Properties, LLC

Photos on cover & spread courtesy of CB4 Photography.

District Home Magazine: Carlos, you’re a lawyer and Lucinda is a designer, how did you get into real estate?

Eng Garcia Properties, LLC: Essentially, our hobby became our vocation. We are obsessed with real estate. Initially, real estate provided a means for accruing wealth, slowly and steadily. We were buying, renovating and holding. Today, we advise buyers, sellers and investors in DC, MD and VA. We continue to grow our own wealth and assist our clients in growing theirs. We think about real estate 24/7. It’s a good fit for us. Lucinda and I bring complementary skills to the table. I practiced law for 12 years and Lucinda has been an interior designer for over 20. Our motto, “investment minded, design conscious” is about the yin and yang of real estate. Lucinda brings the creative and design perspective. I focus on lifestyle choices, analytics and the investment angle.

DHM. Why invest in the city?

EGP: It’s a great time to invest in DC.The city is improving, demand is strong, and the demographic trends point in the right direction.

Around the country, capital is returning to the urban core and transportation hubs. DC epitomizes this trend and has particular advantages: amazing human capital and a well insulated, increasingly re-balanced regional economy. For highly skilled professionals, DC holds many opportunities. Our economy is now much more wellrounded and lifestyle choices in the city are very attractive. Schools and services are improving and, once again, people are choosing to start careers, raise families, and retire in the city.

Our brokerage, Keller Williams Capital Properties (KWCP) is the number one brokerage office in DC based on transaction count. Overall, KWCP has five locations and is the fastest growing brokerage in the DC metro area.

DHM: What sets Eng Garcia Properties and Keller Williams apart from other sales teams and brokerages?

Our passion for real estate and commitment to the client experience drive our success.

Our results also set us apart.

I am proud to report that with our team of top-notch professionals, we have built Eng Garcia Properties into the number one Keller Williams’ team in the region and a top 10 team, nationally.

EGP: Our knowledge of real estate, and our ethic of service set us apart. It is a privilege to serve our clients, as their real estate transactions are critical to their happiness and financial well-being.

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A Conversation with the 10 Square Team District Home Magazine: What is your area of expertise?

10 Square Team: Our main office is centrally located in Dupont Circle, which works well as we do quite a bit of business in downtown DC. We work as a team, which means we have team members with specific knowledge and experience in many neighborhoods within the beltway, not just one super focused area.

We love to provide high quality service to both buyers and sellers in the metro region. Our portfolio of homes sold includes architecturally significant modern condos, Victorian era rowhomes with carefully restored historic details, and a lot of stuff in between. The current real estate buzz words that we embrace are “urban” and “transit-oriented.”

DHM: Who runs 10 Square Team?

10ST: 10 Square Team was founded by Suzanne Des Marais, now chief real estate marketing and positioning strategist.The team follows models and systems for best practices that come out of regularly masterminding with the top Keller Williams mega agents from around the country.

Suzanne is a proven leader in the real estate industry. She sits on the board of directors of the National Association of Realtors®, is 2014 President Elect of the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors®, 2012 DC Association of Realtors® (DCAR) “Realtor® of the Year”, and 2011 DCAR state President. She is regularly consulted for her real estate market expertise by the likes of the Washington Post, however, she is best known as weekly real estate contributor “hipchickindc” on the popular website popville.com.

DHM: What’s happening in 2014?

10ST: DC is hot. The city is growing as people get tired of suburban commutes, and want to live within easy access of work, restaurants, culture, and shopping. Subsequently, inventory of available homes remains tight. This is great for sellers and tough on buyers. The big question for 2014 centers around whether the improving economy will push mortgage interest rates up, and will that affect supply and demand?

We don’t have a crystal ball to know exactly what will happen, but 10 Square Team watches critical numbers on a weekly basis, so that we can best interpret the subtle shifts in the local real estate market.

DUPONT CIRCLE OFFICE | 202-243-7700 1918 18TH ST NW, WASHINGTON DC 20009

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Pictured: One of 10 Square Team’s recent listings in the Bloomingdale neighborhood of downtown Washington, DC.

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The Lee & Dina Team The Lee & Dina Team provide more than 23 years combined experience helping buyers and sellers navigate this exciting and ever-changing market.

Lee and Dina both built their careers by offering clients the maximum level of customer service, highest integrity, and top-notch market expertise. As a team, they work together to represent their clients’ interests—whether selling or buying.

By hiring the Lee & Dina Team, you can expect: • Cutting-edge social media & online marketing • Professionally designed and produced print marketing • A dynamic team approach • Over 23 years of market expertise • A substantial network of agents, buyers & local business leaders • Greater availability • More satisfied clients!

Lee & Dina are also extremely active in the real estate community. They both have earned the GRI (The Graduate REALTOR Institute) designation, an accolade reserved for those agents most dedicated to the real estate industry. They have also served on numerous Realtor Association committees dealing with issues ranging from acting as a liaison between Realtors and local governments, to volunteering in our communities, to hearing ethics and arbitration complaints brought against fellow Realtors, to writing and rewriting (and rewriting) all forms and contracts used by Realtors. Lee & Dina also volunteer with many local organizations outside of the real estate community.

If you are considering buying or selling, call Lee Goldstein & Dina Paxenos to discuss how they can coordinate every aspect of your upcoming move.

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Updated to Perfection in Colonial Village, DC Coming Soon 7947 Orchid Street NW Washington DC 20012 Call for price and further details.

Lee Goldstein GRI Associate Broker 202-744-8060 direct Lee@LeeAndDinaTeam.com

Dina Paxenos GRI Realtor 速 202-256-1624 direct Dina@LeeAndDinaTeam.com

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Orchard Manor ~ Leesburg, VA ~ $3,495,000 Quaker built at the turn of the 18th century, this stunning 8000+ sf stone manor is entirely renovated, a superb juxtaposition of old world charm and modern amenities. The complete equestrian facility includes a stone carriage house/brood mare barn, an eleven stall center aisle barn, an indoor and outdoor riding ring and a full complement of three board paddocks with run in shelters all ready for your hunter jumpers, show horses or fox hunters.

Janeen Marconi is the owner and principal broker of Hunt Country Sotheby’s International Realty in Leesburg, Virginia. A thirty year resident of Loudoun County she is celebrating her 20th year as a Realtor, she is also licensed in Maryland and West Virginia.

Loudoun County is known worldwide for equestrian sporting excellence and its historic significance, which has led to Janeen’s specialization in farms, acreage and historic homes and estates. She has sold thousands of acres of land in western Loudoun, many of the same farms she knew as a child. She states, “our proximity to DC, Dulles International Airport and very soon the new Silver Line, makes Loudoun County the perfect location to get away from the fast pace of life in the city whether it is for a primary residence or a weekend get-a-way.

Offering wineries, hiking and biking trails, canoeing, historic villages and shopping, I have found that Loudoun County is a great place to call home!”

Sotheby’s International Realty distributes properties to the most significant print and electronic media platforms in the world resulting in 60,000,000 property views annually. Unique to Sotheby’s International Realty is the ability to search for homes based on lifestyle, highlighting Farm and Ranch, Historic, Waterfront, Skiing, and Golf properties. Hunt Country Sotheby’s International Realty combines a focus on local real estate trends with the global reach of international marketing to extend the exposure of extraordinary home to extraordinary lives.

Hunt Country Sotheby’s International Realty 22 West Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176 huntcountrysir.com janeenmarconi.huntcountrysir.com

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Capital City Real Estate 202.618.4530 | sales@capcityre.com Stages Premier Realtors 202.449.8657 | 1515 14th Street NW, Suite 200, Washington DC

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E x c e p t i o n a l and Timeless The Williams-Addison House Offered: $16.8 million | Private showing now available.

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eldom can we hold the antinomy of past and present together in an elegant fashion; when we do navigate that landscape properly, we arrive at pure exquisiteness. A challenge that comes with touching up one of the area’s few remaining nineteenth-century large estates lies in maintaining that very identity which makes it so unique. From the foyer to the study, from the sunroom to the grounds, each space requires the utmost attention to detail, in both restorative and entertaining efforts. As one walks through each room, intriguing features are revealed effortlessly. Each room, exists not as a void, but as an unturned moment, brimming with potential.

The Williams-Addison House 1645 31st Street NW Washington, DC 20007 Williams-AddisonHouse.com

Replete with 10,000 square feet of completely impressionable space, the house is meant to both properly host and humbly impress guests with a quietly handsome appeal. By maintaining elements of yore and introducing the days to come, the property guarantees a special sort of longevity, additionally engrained in the history and location.

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Jill Schwartz A specialist in the luxury homes market and a certified Long & Foster “Green Ambassador,” Jill Schwartz works with home buyers and builders to implement eco-friendly living practices in the renovation and building of homes in Montgomery County’s most sought-after neighborhoods. In 2012 Jill was ranked the #5 Individual Agent in Long & Foster’s Bethesda Gateway office, among the top 10 agents in Long & Foster’s Montgomery County/DC region and in the top 5% of real estate agents in North America. She uses social media extensively to share the latest developments in green living and the luxury real estate market.

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8710 Fernwood Road, Bethesda Magnificent custom home under construction on 1.2 acres in Lybrook/Burning Tree neighborhood. Formal gallery, spectacular custom kitchen, caterer’s kitchen, private living quarters overlooking the pool. Stunning master suite with sitting parlor and elegant master bathroom. Finished lower level bedroom, full bath, wine cellar and home theatre.

Four garages, courtyard leading to backyard and pool area with guest home/cabana. Elegant architectural details with majestic curb appeal. Estimated 1st-year property tax and non-tax charges: $58,933.

Note: Rendering is of new home to be built, which will be very similar to builder’s own home, pictured to the left.

Jill Schwartz, Luxury Realtor® Green Designation Specialist www.GoGreenwithJill.com

301-758-7224 cell 301-907-7600 office JillSchwartzGroup@gmail.com

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Wesley Heights | $2,695,000 | Represented Seller

Georgetown | $2,795,000 | Represented Seller

Russell A. Firestone III’s 2013 Sales Highlights

Alexandria | $975,000 | Represented Seller

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McLean | $5,495,000 | Represented Seller

REPRESENTED SELLER

REPRESENTED BUYER

1667 34th St Nw Georgetown, WDC $1,595,000

626 Chain Bridge Rd McLean, VA $5,495,000

4640 Garfield St Nw Wesley Heights, WDC $2,395,000

1852 Ingleside Ter Nw Mount Pleasant, WDC $899,900

3100 P St Nw Georgetown, WDC $2,795,000

4632 Reservoir Rd Nw Berkley, WDC $1,349,000

5027 Sedgwick St Nw Spring Valley, WDC $1,950,000

3604 Reservoir Rd Nw Georgetown, WDC $1,195,000

3927 Ivy Terrace Ct Nw Burleith, WDC $1,149,000

913 Douglass Dr Langley Forest ~ Mclean, VA $2,995,000

4825 Quebec St Nw Spring Valley, WDC $1,895,000

1521 33rd St Nw Georgetown, WDC $849,000

4039 Mansion Dr Nw Burleith, WDC $1,349,000

4006 Chancery Ct Nw Burleith, WDC $1,399,000

1636 30th St Nw Georgetown, WDC $1,095,000

3719 Bradley Ln Chevy Chase, MD $2,175,000

3223 Volta Pl Nw Georgetown, WDC $1,449,000

7207 Rebecca Dr Hollin Hills ~ Alexandria, VA $975,000

4520 Dexter St Nw Wesley Heights, WDC $1,749,000

1406 30th St Nw Georgetown, WDC $1,549,000

4500 Edmunds St Nw Wesley Heights, WDC $2,695,000

3337 Reservoir Rd Nw Georgetown, WDC $1,525,000

Russell A. Firestone III o 202.333.1212 | c 202.271.1701 | f 202.280.6655 1206 30th Street NW, Washington, DC 20007 russell.firestone@sothebysrealty.com | www.ttsir.com I SSUE N O. 1 39

Margaret Byrne Heimbold | Award-winning Realtor

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Margaret Heimbold will help you plan and navigate the many options of a real estate transaction that works best for you.

With over ten years experience in Georgetown real estate, a top producer in the Georgetown Long and Foster office and a Georgetown homeowner herself of 20+ years, Margaret knows the Georgetown market as well as the world of business. Previously Margaret was Group Advertising Manager with The New York Times, publisher of American Film and Metro Golf magazines, Vice President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and founder of its Great American Home Awards® program. Margaret earned a Master of Arts degree from Georgetown University with a published thesis on property rights.

2810 R Street NW, WDC 20007 | From its demure facade to its elegant interior, this lovely 3

bedroom/3 and a half bath Colonial home with a garage invites gracious living. With double patios and a peaceful water feature under the elegant pergola, you will proudly entertain your guests in style. By Appointment Only. Call Margaret Heimbold at 202-812-2750.

Margaret Byrne Heimbold, Realtor,® GRI direct 202.812.2750 | margaret.heimbold@longandfoster.com | margaretheimbold.lnf.com

salley widmayer | 20+ Years of Experience Over 24 Years of Residential, Commercial, and Leasing Real Estate Experience Beginning in land acquisitions, Salley also did marketing and sales for luxury homes and condominium projects for builders in the Washington Metropolitan area. A third generation Washingtonian, she is a partner of a family-owned commercial real estate business, Widmayer Properties started by her grandfather and father John J. Widmayer of Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Extensive Experience in New Home Sales In the residential real estate market, Salley has a successful resale and listing portfolio. Formerly with Pardoe Real Estate for 10 years, she was recruited by Wes Foster in 2002 and has been with Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.—Georgetown since that time.

Contact me. I would be delighted to assist you with all your Real Estate needs.

Thank you to all of my loyal clients for another successful year.Wishing a happy and healthy New Year to all!

Salley Widmayer | Licensed in DC, MD, VA direct 202.215.6174 | salley.widmayer@gmail.com | salley.widmayer@lnf.com

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Terri Robinson | Top Producer ~ Georgetown Office  Award winning realtor since 1970  Over one billion in sales  Top 1% Nationwide  Top 5 % in North America  Realtor Emeritus National Association of Realtors

With sincere appreciation to my valued clients and wishing you all a very prosperous 2014!

Represented the Purchaser of Historic Rosedale in Cleveland Park.

Terri Robinson, Associate Broker direct 202.607.7737 | trrestate@aol.com

Adrienne Szabo | Real Estate Real Smart…a refreshing approach…

Uncompromisingly dedicated, focused and passionate to her client’s every need, it’s not hard to see why Adrienne Szabo is among DC real estate’s elite Realtors.® Adrienne has made a name for herself by mixing an upbeat approach with years of professional expertise. Clients value Adrienne’s positive attitude combined with her savvy business insights when it comes to helping them through the personal process of buying or selling a home. She has had the pleasure of working with a wide variety of clients including first-time home buyers, luxury-home buyers, relocating professionals, growing families, and investors. Adrienne offers a wide range of programs and services to her clients, but most importantly, she truly cares to ensure her clients are satisfied. Adrienne shows you why living in Washington DC is truly something to be desired.

Whether it is the first time home buyer or the seasoned investor, Adrienne is the Realtor® for you. Call her today for a no-obligation, confidential consultation and you will see why so many choose Adrienne as their agent.

Thank you to my clients in 2013 for their trust in me. Hoping for a great 2014!

Adrienne Szabo, GRI direct 202.445.0206 | adrienne@adrienneszabo.com

Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc.—Georgetown Office 1680 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington DC 20007 office 202.944.8400 | fax 202.944.8424 | www.longandfoster.com

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et h a n c a r s o n Starting today you can live better than you do now. There are many choices for you to explore: a bigger condo, larger house, new development property or a smart investment property. I can help you experience the art of living—a balance between your needs, desires and abilities that will guide you to the best choice.

Let my 28 years of experience uncover the ideal property for you and put you on the path to a balanced and fulfilling life.

1323 R St NW Sold for $1,455,000 Logan Circle

2001 Columbia Rd NW, Unit B Sold for $1,010,000 Kalorama

202-302-0438 cell | 202-547-3525 office ecarson@cbmove.com | www.ethancarson.com

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1949 Biltmore St NW Sold for $1,510,000 Kalorama

3337 17th St NW Sold for $800,000 Mount Pleasant

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