Big windows, attractive details at 2920 Georgia Ave. condominiums

By Michele Lerner January 2 at 7:25 AM

Frustrated first-time buyers may be more successful if they opt to look at newly constructed buildings in the tight Washington real estate market.

Becca Russell-Einhorn and her husband, Waseem Abu Rakia, had been outbid by other buyers for two resale homes, but when their real estate agent suggested that they look at a one-bedroom loft at 2920 Georgia Ave. NW in Columbia Heights, their dream of homeownership became a reality.

We ended up choosing a two-bedroom home because we plan to stay here for five to 10 years at least, Russell-Einhorn said. We feel like we got an amazing deal because we had looked at lots of smaller units in other buildings for the same price, plus we were able to get a corner unit with lots of windows.

Chris Hook, another new resident at 2920 Georgia Ave., had been looking for a home to buy for 18 months and stopped into the building on a whim. I really like the contemporary finishes in the building but also the fact that its a relatively small building without outrageous condo fees, Hook said. Plus the price is great for the size of the units. Ive looked at studios that were priced the same as the one-bedroom homes here. I could live right on U Street for more money and less space, or live here within walking distance of U Street.

Hook is moving from an English basement, so hes particularly excited about the big south-facing windows that fill his new home with natural light.

Attention to detail: Linde Development, which built 2920 Georgia Ave., started in the 1920s constructing townhouses in Logan Circle, says Kurt Rieschick, sales manager with McWilliams Ballard.

About 20 years ago, Art Linde took over Linde Development and has been focusing on apartments and condo development, Rieschick said. He pays a lot of attention to details, and even better, he takes constructive criticism really well. He talks to buyers at every one of his buildings and then makes improvements based on their feedback.

Some of the details Rieschick points to are the sanded-in-place hardwood flooring and pocket doors.

At 2920 Georgia Ave., the floor plans have been designed efficiently so that they seem larger than their square feet. Every unit has at least one floor-to-ceiling window, large closets, a full-size washer and dryer, and hardwood flooring. The baths have porcelain tile flooring, and each kitchen has white quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and European-style cabinets in high-gloss white or Graffiata Planare, a darker wood tone.

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