Friends,
I hope you had a wonderful, relaxing holiday season spent with those you hold dear. As we welcome a new year, I wanted to share some of my favorite things from 2018, as well as some tips to make the most of the winter season in the DC area. Enjoy—I look forward to catching up soon!
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Total sales volume for 2018 has declined by 2% in DC, 1.5% in Northern Virginia, and 1.7% in Montgomery County compared to 2017 figures. Average days on market also dropped year-over-year across the DMV—from 45 to 43 in DC, 60 to 53 in Northern Virginia, and 55 to 49 in Montgomery County. At the same time, median prices climbed by 1.8% in DC, 1.7% in Northern Virginia, and 2.5% in Montgomery County compared to the prior year.
(Data courtesy of BrokerMetrics)
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Anticipated design trends of 2019 (and the ones that didn't make the cut)
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As we welcome 2019, here's a glimpse into
what trends will be big on the home front next year—and which ones have overstayed their welcome.
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The most tempting pizza in and around DC
What better way to stave off the winter blues than with a delicious piece of the comfort food that never gets old? Brightest Young Things has rounded up some of The District's can't-miss spots on the slice scene here!
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A look at Washingtonian's favorite restaurants
Seeking a little dining inspiration? Washingtonian readers have rounded up their favorite restaurants of the past
year—from Patrick O’Connell’s beloved Inn at Little Washington, to The Dabney.
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Whether the past year was one of highs or lows for you personally (or a little bit of both), why not celebrate what 2018 got right? From page-turning books, to the songs that hit all the right notes, discover a sampling of NPR's critic picks and favorites below.
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TV: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Season 2 dropped just in time to make this Best of 2018 list. Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino have crafted an impressive set of stories born out of the title character's rise to standup-comedy success — and Rachel Brosnahan makes her character totally believable as both a comedienne and a woman fighting for her identity in the Mad Men era.
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Movies: The Rider and Western
These films offer two sublime contemporary riffs on the Western genre, superbly acted by nonprofessional actors and directed with exquisite sensitivity to character, landscape and cultural nuance.
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Music: Kacey Musgraves, Golden Hour
The year's best country album is also one of the year's best pop albums: Ballads, honky-tonk and psychedelia, all filtered through Musgraves' witty songwriting and singing.
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2 Units: 4 Bed | 4.5 Bath | 2,250 Sf
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4 Units: Studio, 1 Bed & 2 Bed
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7 Bed | 7 Bath + 2 Half Bath | 8,372 Sf
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5 Bed | 4.5 Bath | 3,165 Sf
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