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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You can buy small rowhouses in Shaw, Foggy Bottom, and Capitol Hill at that price point.

Having lived in one, I'd question whether that's the right move given your needs/proposed use.

Older rowhomes require a lot of maintenance and upkeep.  Given that you're only going to be there occasionally, it doesn't seem worth it to me.  Condos do not require nearly that level of effort, and would seem like a better fit your needs.

While I think you're correct that there will not be substantial price appreciation for condos, (a) the appreciation of rowhomes is offset somewhat by the cost in money and time for maintenance, (b) I don't think we are going to see significant price appreciation in rowhomes over the next few years either, and (c) you'll benefit from a lower purchase price for a condo.[/quote]

I wouldn't mind getting a small rowhouse like this in this area. How is the mouse/rat/roach situation given shared walls, proximity to restaurants, etc?[/quote]

You need to control it because DC government does nothing about it.  It's all up to owners.  Trash can control and cleaning around the building helps as keeping patio doors closed as vermin can come from outside.  These rowhomes aren't necessarily near restaurants on on busy streets,  many are on residential streets not adjacent to any commercial.  Maybe get a cat or two.  I think DC needs an army of working street cats  :lol:  Unfortunately even in a condo building vermin can be a problem.  You can have mice in a highrise.  But with rowhomes I believe you have more control over extermination, laying down traps and proofing your residence vs in a poorly run building. [/quote]

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