First time home buyer and looking to buy ~2BR/2BA in DC. Not in DC at the moment. Recommendations for neighborhoods or budget advice? Market seems to move so quickly, it’s hard to get a handle on where to look

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Target new build condos near metro stops. Brookland, Logan Circle, Shaw, Adams Morgan/Kalorama (which is further from metro), Petworth, Capitol Hill. You might also consider NoMa, Eckington, and Navy Yard. Avoid Lock7-built buildings.

Expect to pay $600k-$1.4 million or $500k-$1.1 million if not a new build.

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Adams Morgan/Kalorama and Capitol Hill are the most vibrant and expensive. Shaw and Logan Circle are trendier, also expensive, and a little more dangerous. Eckington probably feels the least safe. Brookland and Petworth are going up in price rapidly, still a little more affordable, slightly further out, and have more young families with strollers.

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Just bought a 1BR loft in Mt Vernon Triangle for around $500K for reference. Building is ~10 years old, loft style. I was diligently searching around the city for the right spot, really happy with my choice. It’s super competitive right now so you need to be quick and have a pretty good offer but if you’re going for a 2BR condo you’ll find something in your range.

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What are your priorities

Walkability, move-in ready if possible. Some financial appreciation would be nice too.

How much are you looking to spend?

G1 - for 1000 sq ft - TL;DR 400 Mass or City Vista (K St between 4 and 5!)

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Depends what the budget is for your condo fees.

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