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Posts By Nena Perry-Brown

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More Details Emerge For DC's Proposed "Mansion Tax"

More Details Emerge For DC's Proposed "Mansion Tax"

Nena Perry-Brown | May 14th 2019

Last week, UrbanTurf reported on a councilmember's plans to enact a "mansion tax" on high-valued homes in DC. On Monday, more details of what that bil... read»

Three Definitions of "Gentrification" Apply to Seven DC Census Tracts

Three Definitions of "Gentrification" Apply to Seven DC Census Tracts

Nena Perry-Brown | May 13th 2019

Although not all studies agree on the definition of gentrification, a new tool compares three measures of the term over the last four decades.... read»

More Units and a Bit of a New Look For 255-Unit  Washington Boulevard  Development

More Units and a Bit of a New Look For 255-Unit Washington Boulevard Development

Nena Perry-Brown | May 13th 2019

This proposed development in Arlington has a new look and a different unit mix.... read»

From Residential to Commercial: A Georgetown Office Conversion

From Residential to Commercial: A Georgetown Office Conversion

Nena Perry-Brown | May 10th 2019

While some developments in the city are faced with questions about the feasibility of the office market, a proposed project in Georgetown aims to add ... read»

Three And a Half Years Later, Developer Takes New Route For Superfresh Redevelopment in AU Park

Three And a Half Years Later, Developer Takes New Route For Superfresh Redevelopment in AU Park

Nena Perry-Brown | May 10th 2019

The proposed Ladybird development would replace the former Superfresh site along Massachusetts Avenue NW.... read»

Best New Listings: Hills, Hideaways and History

Best New Listings: Hills, Hideaways and History

Nena Perry-Brown | May 10th 2019

This week’s Best New Listings includes a historic house in Hollin Hills, a hilltop house in Brookland, and a hidden bed in Logan Circle.... read»

An 8-Hour Accessory Building

An 8-Hour Accessory Building

Nena Perry-Brown | May 10th 2019

Allwood is taking a leaf out of Ikea's — or Sears' —book to offer a DIY tiny home.... read»

A Mansion Tax? DC Councilmember to Propose Tax on Million-Dollar Residential Properties

A Mansion Tax? DC Councilmember to Propose Tax on Million-Dollar Residential Properties

Nena Perry-Brown | May 9th 2019

Councilmember David Grosso estimated that the provision could raise over $50 million in annual revenue for additional investments in priorities like h... read»

Starter Homes in the DC Area Aren't Necessarily Affordable

Starter Homes in the DC Area Aren't Necessarily Affordable

Nena Perry-Brown | May 9th 2019

A Trulia report shows that, despite their reputation, starter homes in the DC area are not affordable for those who would buy them.... read»

Not Just Big Developments: 7 Townhouses Proposed for Arlington Site

Not Just Big Developments: 7 Townhouses Proposed for Arlington Site

Nena Perry-Brown | May 8th 2019

Multifamily and office mixed-use developments are not the only projects in the works in Arlington County.... read»

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