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This Georgetown mansion built by George Mason's nephew drops price, asks $7M

Apparently, history isn't enough to help this Georgetown mansion sell. This home was constructed in c. 1798 by George Mason's nephew, John Thomson Mason with bricks imported from England. It landed on the market in June 2014 for $11 million.

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Mortgage rules explained, from credit scores to income requirements

New programs and updated regulations are changing the lending game. We went to the experts to understand the basic standards for getting a mortgage.

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For $4.95M, live in a Dupont Circle home designed by the Phillips Collection architect

In c. 1897, this residence was constructed in Dupont Circle and designed by Hornblower Marshall, the same architects behind The Phillips Collection, the Duncan Phillips House, and the National Museum of Natural History. The residence is asking $4M.

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Alexander Graham Bell's Georgetown carriage house is for sale

A piece of Georgetown history has landed on the market, this time in relation to Scottish-born inventor Alexander Graham Bell. This three-bedroom, three-bathroom listing was his his carriage house, spanning a little over 2,200 square feet.

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What $5,000/month rents you in D.C.

Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a column that explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various Washington, D.C. neighborhoods. Is one man's studio another man's townhouse? Let's find out! Today's price: $5,000/month.

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Donald Trump’s White House: 7 ideas for subdued gold decor

While we can’t know for sure yet what a Trump presidency will mean for everything from infrastructure to the environment, we do know that come January, the President-elect, along with future First Lady Melania, will be moving into the White House...

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15 D.C. area military monuments, museums, and memorials

From the Iwo Jima Memorial to the African American Civil War Museum, the D.C. area offers a plentiful amount of options for those who want to pay their respects to the U.S. military. From monuments to museums to memorials, see all of your options.

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Following Trump win, inauguration hotel bookings in D.C. slower than usual

With every presidential election season, there tends to be a large quantity of requests for hotel bookings in Washington, D.C. for the inauguration. This year, though, phones in the District’s hotels have been more quiet than usual.

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13 new affordable housing projects in D.C. announced

Mayor Bowser is continuing her mission to add more affordable housing to D.C. with an additional 13 projects announced. The projects will receive money from the Housing Protection Trust Fund in the effort to create more than 1,200 residential units.

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Dramatic views and floor-to-ceiling windows complement this $1.9M Logan Circle penthouse

With sky high ceilings and large windows, this Logan Circle penthouse is on the market for those who require a home with sunlit rooms and dramatic views. The price for this two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom unit totals $1,995,000.

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Hey Kanye: Here's a mood board to help that room come together

Kanye West is starting his interior decorating scheme from scratch and we thought we’d help.

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Kendall Jenner buys a ‘groovy’ $52,000 sofa

The "large woven nest" is made of shiny blue velvet. "As soon as I saw the couch, I fell in love," says Jenner. Who wouldn’t?

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The ultimate holiday gift: A rose gold private plane

Though it’s no Hyperloop One, the pilot-and-three-passenger conveyance is one of the fastest piston aircrafts in the world.

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Brangelina (RIP) is selling their enchanting French chateau

It appears that divorce proceedings are well underway for former super-star couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.

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HIV 5K street closure map, revealed

The Walk & 5K to End HIV is scheduled for this Saturday, which means that there will be a myriad of street closures in Downtown from 9 a.m. through 11 a.m. According to the map, there will be some streets closed near Freedom Plaza.

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Maloney Hall, CUA’s up-and-coming business home, on track for fall 2019 opening

By the fall of 2019, the business school is expected to move into the Gothic-style property on the southeast corner of the campus. When completed, Maloney Hall will contain faculty offices, an information commons, and a chapel.

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Which $1.5M Adams Morgan home is the better buy?

Imagine you have around $1.5 million to spend on a place and you've narrowed it down to two Adams Morgan homes. How do you make up your mind? The answer is simple: you shove them into a metaphorical cage and let them battle it out.

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Two finalists chosen to redevelop Anacostia’s Martin Luther King Gateway

Two sites in Anacostia, at Good Hope Road SE Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, are expected to be redeveloped with commercial and mixed-use developments. The DMPED released the names of which development teams responded to the Request for Proposals.

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With a pool and tray ceilings, this Berkley home wants $3.2M

With over 5,700 square feet of space, this Berkley single-family home is on the market with a swimming pool and high-end appliances throughout. The listing features five bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms.

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Shaw parking lot may become 80-unit residential development

A Shaw parking lot may one day become a LEED Gold-certified residential building with 80 units. Roadside Development and Dantes Partners recently filed a Planned Unit Development to construct The Residences at City Market at 1336 8th Street NW.

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30+ stunning snapshots of Autumn in Washington, D.C.

As the winter chill makes its way into the D.C. area, Curbed wants to celebrate the autumn foliage that has graced the region these past few weeks before we forget it and fall into snowpocalypse season once again.

Anacostia may get four new single-family homes on two unimproved lots

Developer Chughtai Family Properties LLC filed an application with the Board of Zoning Adjustment to construct four single-family homes on two currently unimproved lots on Maple View Place SE. In each house, there will be an accessory apartment.

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In Spring Valley, see inside a spacious $3.8M single-family home

For $3,895,000, homebuyers are able to buy this 7,140-square-foot single-family home in Spring Valley, a fairly quiet residential neighborhood in D.C. The residence is located on two lots that were combined to create a third of an acre of land.

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Bright, renovated Georgetown townhome wants $1.6M

In Georgetown’s Hillandale community, this three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom townhome is on the market with a one-car garage included. With over 2,700 square feet of space, the listing comes with an elevator, private patio, and wet bar.

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Rosslyn mixed-use, fire station to replace office building

At 1555 Wilson Boulevard in Rosslyn, Washington, D.C.-based investment company Penzance plans to construct a 270-foot-tall mixed-use project and a 240-foot-tall building with over 900 residential units. The project will feature a new Fire Station 10.

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What $2,200/month rents you in D.C.

Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a column that explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various Washington, D.C. neighborhoods. Is one man's studio another man's townhouse? Let's find out! Today's price: $2,200/month.

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See your home featured on Curbed DC

Off beat and awesome abodes will be able to get in the limelight with Curbed's recurring feature, House Calls. This series is for boasting about how residents are able to make the most of their space, even the itty bitty ones.

Fully renovated Eckington home comes with in-law suite, asks $1.3M

In Eckington, this fully renovated townhome is on the market with five bedrooms and four bathrooms across 2,150 square feet of space. It last sold in July 3, 2014 for $685,000. Now, its price is $1.3M, almost double the area's median listing price.

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America’s 11 most beautiful streets

From narrow, picturesque cobblestones to wide, tree-lined boulevards, the streets in the United States vary as much as the cities in which they reside.

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D.C. residents appeal plans for contentious 18-unit residential project blocks from RFK stadium

Despite complaints from ANC 6A and numerous residents in the Kingman Park neighborhood, there are plans to convert a single-family dwelling at 1511 A Street NE into an 18-unit, multi-family residential development.

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Election Day: 5 places to go to after you vote in D.C.

After you cast your vote on Tuesday for the next President of the U.S., you'll probably think to yourself, "What now?" While you wait for all of the ballots to be counted and the winner to finally be announced, you might as well take a tour of D.C.

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Trump’s D.C.’s Hotel was vandalized again

This Saturday, vandalism struck the Pennsylvania Avenue building once again, this time with the words, "corrupt" and "we suck." Scratch marks were also found on the front doors of the hotel. Two men were arrested and charged after the event.

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Beyond paint: A guide to wall finishes

Bored with paint? Good news: There’s a whole world of wall finishes to explore, from wallpaper to plaster and more. A wall finishing pro offers advice on the best options and why DIYing is not always the best idea.

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Park View may get a new 10-unit apartment building

At 2812-2814 Georgia Avenue NW, there are currently two connected single-family homes on two separate lots, but soon there may be a brand new 10-unit apartment building. The developer asks to not have to provide parking spaces for the project.

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Fairfax’s biggest, up-and-coming developments to watch out for

About 16 miles away from Washington, D.C., Fairfax is making efforts to grow into a bustling area. In the next few years, new retail and residential developments are expected to pop up with projects like Mayfair and Scout on the Circle.

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What around $850K buys you in 16th Street Heights

Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a column that explores what one can buy for a set dollar amount in various Washington, D.C. neighborhoods. Is one man's studio another man's townhouse? Let's find out! Today's price: $850,000 in 16th Street Heights.

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Watch D.C.’s oldest synagogue move with these 10 photos

This Thursday, Washington, D.C.’s oldest synagogue began relocating from 3rd and G streets NW to 3rd and F streets NW. The 1876-built property, known as the Adas Israel Synagogue, is home to the Lillian and Albert Small Jewish Museum. The move...

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Georgetown-Rosslyn gondola is feasible, but is it worth it?

The possibility for a gondola system connecting Georgetown with Rosslyn is no longer up in the air. This week, a $190,000 study conducted by ZGF Architects LLP confirmed that the proposed transit system is both feasible and legal.

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Union Market Historic District approved by HPRB

The Historic Preservation Review Board voted in favor of the historic district designation for the 74-building complex between Florida and New York avenues NE. Opponents of the historic designation described the process as "rushed and exclusionary."

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