Extraordinary condo in Adams Morgan! 

Presented by the Luxury Division of Brandon Green Companies.  The natural light floods into this exceptional 2 bedroom/2.5 bath condo through fantastic extra large windows and the view…WOW!  Gleaming hardwood flooring showcases the fabulously clever open floor plan.  The gourmet kitchen features sleek granite counters and stainless steel appliances perfect for the chef of the house.  The upper level sitting room is incredible not only for it’s view of the City, but also of the condo itself.  The terrace is just right for an intimate outdoor dinner.  And the private, rooftop deck is magnificent.  This is truly the city dwellers dream!

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Contemporary Condominium in Columbia Heights 

Incredible penthouse with Washington Monument views!  This 2 bedroom/2 bath condo is made for entertaining.  Private balcony on the main floor and a private roof terrace with a hot tub giving you amazing views of downtown—4th of July parties will never be the same!  This is a true industrial loft conversion—south facing windows and an open floor plan.  Parking is included.  Short walk to the Columbia Heights metro station.  A MUST SEE!

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Washington, D.C. – Thanks to member support and corporate sponsorship of their annual Capital Classic Tournament, the Capital Tennis Association (CTA) raised $7,500 to support the Capitol Hill-based Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL).

Each year, the Capital Classic Tournament enlists numerous CTA members, tournament participants, and community partners to channel their enthusiasm for tennis into philanthropic activities within the DC metro area. The 2009 event, held Sept. 12-14, was presented by Brandon Green, founder and president of Brandon Green companies, who presented the check in person alongside tournament organizer Matthew Feinberg.

“SMYAL is honored to have been selected as the beneficiary of the 2009 Capital Classic Tournament,” said SMYAL Executive Director Andrew Barnett. “Now more than ever, the donations of individuals and community groups are vital in ensuring SMYAL continues to deliver high-quality programs for local LGBTQ youth.” SMYAL, founded in 1984, is the DC metro area’s premier nonprofit service organization dedicated solely to supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. Their mission is to promote and support self-confident, healthy, productive lives for LGBTQ youth, which they accomplish through programs held at their newly renovated youth center. Information on SMYAL’s programs and services can be found at www.SMYAL.org.

Since 1994, the CTA has worked to coordinate and promote the sport of tennis within the local gay and lesbian community. They provide casual and organized tennis programs for participants to compete and socialize in a supportive atmosphere with other sports enthusiasts. More information on the CTA can be found at www.Capital-Tennis.org.

About SMYAL 

The Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL) is the only Washington, DC metro area service organization solely dedicated to supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. Founded in 1984, SMYAL is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization. SMYAL’s mission is to promote and support self-confident, healthy, productive lives for LGBTIQ youth ages 13-21 as they journey from adolescence into adulthood. To fulfill our mission, we concentrate our commitment and energy on five focus areas: (1) Life Skills & Leadership Development, (2) Counseling & Support, (3) Health & Wellness Education, (4) Safe Social Activities, and (5) Community Outreach and Education.

Don’t miss the opportunity to view this fabulous property!

Presented by the Luxury Division of Brandon Green Companies. Beautiful new condo. This is not a rehab but a ground up construction. Three blocks from metro, this four level home features sunlit drenched rooms, open floor plan, Italian kitchen, custom Pella windows, private balcony, parking, and much more!

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A chance to soak in a little bit of Spectacular!

Presented by the Luxury Division of Brandon Green Companies.  This magnificent bungalow offers space galore with six fantastic bedrooms, four full baths, and two half baths all amidst glistening oak hardwood flooring, sleek granite counters, and custom recessed lighting.  The interior and exterior features a Klipsch AV system offering all encompassing entertainment.  The kitchen is spectacular with Viking and Sub-Zero appliances and granite countertops. In the lower level is a fully renovated au pair/in-law suite with a full kitchen and bath.  Don’t miss the double French doors leading out to the fabulous Flagstone patio which will accommodate all of your guests for an outdoor gathering.  California closets are found throughout this masterpiece as well as a pull-down attic for all of your storage needs.  Custom built-in shelving is highlighted in either of two library/office spaces.  Home is waiting for you!

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Achieving Homeownership, Getting Started…

A Home Buying Workshop:  March 2, 2010 at 7:00pm

Is now a good time?
If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, attend our FREE seminar to learn the basics about the process and have your questions answered by experts in the field.
With everything you’ve been reading in the newspaper, its difficult to make sense of the chatter -we’ll help you figure out what the latest news means for you.
Join us!

Space is limited.  Email melinda@brandongreen.com or call 202-318-1623 x7015 to reserve your seat.

I recently noticed that my monthly mortgage payment had increased by a modest amount. I received a notice that they were adding about $15 a month as a “reserve requirement” for my escrow fund. As you are aware if you’re a home owner, the bank collects extra money from you each month for an escrow fund, which it then uses to pay your real estate taxes. A nice service, because you then don’t have to come up with many hundreds of dollars every six months to pay your taxes.

However, as I found in a recent post in a financial planning newsletter (http://www.ricedelman.com/cs/education/qa_questionable_reserve_requirement), this extra reserve isn’t a requirement at all! They’re simply holding onto your money, in case there’s an “unexpected” expense. That’s nice for them, because they can then pocket the interest on your deposit. A quick phone call, and they offered to remove the extra $15 “requirement”–I didn’t even have to argue with them! They even told me they had an extra $150 in my escrow account, and would I like that returned to me? Well, duh!

So the next time you see an unexpected charge, pay attention. Even if they say it’s required. Ask questions. And if you’re tired of dealing with the big banks, you have options: check out http://moveyourmoney.info.

A chance to soak in a little bit of Spectacular!

Presented by the Luxury Division of Brandon Green Companies.  This magnificent bungalow offers space galore with six fantastic bedrooms, four full baths, and two half baths all amidst glistening oak hardwood flooring, sleek granite counters, and custom recessed lighting.  The interior and exterior features a Klipsch AV system offering all encompassing entertainment.  The kitchen is spectacular with Viking and Sub-Zero appliances and granite countertops. In the lower level is a fully renovated au pair/in-law suite with a full kitchen and bath.  Don’t miss the double French doors leading out to the fabulous Flagstone patio which will accommodate all of your guests for an outdoor gathering.  California closets are found throughout this masterpiece as well as a pull-down attic for all of your storage needs.  Custom built-in shelving is highlighted in either of two library/office spaces.  Home is waiting for you!

Virtual Tour (just to warm you up)