About Washington's Chevy Chase

DC Local Events. Hello World! Happy Friday to you. Oh Sweet Summer. Where did it go? Many Kids have gone back to school. I know some parents are very happy for that. Maybe that explains why I don't hear too much noise in the neighborhood this week. Or see some teenagers walking around with their pants half off their ------. (You get the picture). And am I ready for the Fall Season? I don't know. But one thing I do know is today is Day 2 of the Localism Blog Challenge.

First I would like to give a shout out to my sister aka "Queen of Mortgages" aka "Former Washington Mystics Point Guard" aka "Woodbridge Mortgage Lender" aka"The Outside of the box lender" aka "My Accountabilty Partner". I am talking about Mrs.Markita Aldridge-Woods. She had to remind me to please get my blog in on time unlike yesterday when I posted my blog at 11:59pm. Thank you for the reminder. Time Management and organizing is something that I am still working on-PRAY FOR ME.

As usual THE REAL ESTATE FARMER is always bringing you the latest DC Local Events. Besides where else would you go? Exactly. Hopefully you will find something to do this weekend on here.

SATURDAY

Back to School Summer Camp. This should be the last pool party of the summer featuring DJ Dredd. This party will feature pool games,grilling and a ping-pong tournament. This event will be held at the Capitol Skyline Hotel on 10 I St SW Washington DC. Price: $15. Call 202-488-7500 for more information.

Black Cat is celebrating its Anniversary. One of Washington DC's premier Clubs/Night Spots will be celebrating its 18th Anniversary. This club has been responsible for launching the career of a lot of DC Local artists. Black Cat is located at 1811 14th St NW Washington DC.

Pianist Mose Allison will be playing the piano at the Blues Alley on 1073 Wisconsin Ave NW Washington DC. Price: $25. Call 202-337-4141 for more information.

Evolution of Gospel will be at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall on 2700 F St NW at 6:30pm.

SUNDAY

Grazia Toderi will have an exhibit at the Hirshorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Smithsonian Institution on Independence Avenue at Seventh Street SW Washington DC. Call 202-633-1000 for more information.

Architectural artist Adam Reed Tucker recreates landmarks using Legos, including the Empire State Building. The Empire State Building? What can I say some people just can't let go of the legos:-). This exhibit will be held at the National Building Museum on 401 F St. NW Washington, DC. $8; $5 for ages 3 through 17, students with ID and seniors; free for children 2 and younger and active-duty military

National Building Museum

Call 202-272-2448 for more information.

Well that is it for now. Not a lot of DC Local Events this week. I am still recovering from the Aftermath of #HurricaneIrene. And if you are not going out stay home and watch some College Football this weekend-GO FIGHTING IRISH. Or stay home and go rent a movie at Redbox that you,your family and friends can watch together. Have a great weekend.

Are you into the Comedy? Need a good laugh? Well you don't want to miss this event. Why. Rob Cantrell will be at the Riot Act on September 8th to 10th. Rob is a DC Native who broke onto the comedy scene by becoming a finalist on the first season of NBC's "Last Comic Standing.

Did you also know that he is a frequent contributor to "High Times?" Wonder if he has ever gotten high before or while doing stand up comic? LOL. From national headliners to local favorites to open mic nights and comedy classes,Riot Act is becoming the place for locals,travelers and comedy alike.

So come to this local event September 8th to 10th and get your laugh on. For more information on this local event,please go to www.riotactcomedyclub.com

Chevy Chase DC Home Sales: First Quarter 2011 Market Report

Chevy Chase has been having a pretty decent year so far. Both the average and median sales prices are up compared to the first quarter of 2010. The number of homes settled also increased slightly, going from 19 last year to 21 in 2011.

The homes do seem to be taking longer to sell, although the average is increased pretty dramatically by 5 homes that have been on the market for over 200 days - and all at prices of over $1million.

In Chevy Chase, the homes come in all shapes, sizes and ages. Some date back to the turn of the last century, when people were building country homes to get away from the nasty Washington summers. While most of the homes are center hall brick colonials, there are also many bungalows from the Sears Roebuck house era and a sprinkling of mid-century modern.

The streets are tree lined, and this time of year almost every tree and bush is covered with blossoms.

Most of the neighborhood is an easy walk to shops, theaters and restaurants, and from the western section near Wisconsin Avenue, you can walk to Metro.

Here is a link to information about homes currently for sale in Chevy Chase, DC.

If you are planning a move to or from the Washington, DC area, I can help. Call, email or text me at:

Housepat@mac.com

202-549-5167

Licensed in DC, Virginia and Maryland

Chevy Chase DC Home Sales: First Quarter 2011 Market Report

Speechless Sundays:

Architectural Details

I took this photo last week in front of an old center-hall colonial house in Chevy Chase that my office may be listing.

You don't see this type of detail in many homes here, and it reminded me of some of the detail I say on the old apartment buildings when I was in Paris.

When I saw it, it thought "Rats! I don't have my camera with me!"

But I did!

Right in my hand!

So I held up my handy little I-Phone and touched the photo app. And this is what I got!

And it's not the new fancy I-Phone either! It's the couple of years old model.

Have a great week, everyone!

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