Welcome to Washington, DCWashington, DC anchors the Mid-Atlantic Region from the banks of the Potomac River. The City, named after first president George Washington, was chosen in the late 18th century to house all three branches of the U.S. government. Today, Washington, DC is known to be not only one of the most influential political centers of the World but is also home to an ever-growing population attracted to the area by federal jobs, national and international institutions, a growing technology sector and expanding professional and service-based industries. The Washington, DC area is also highly desired for its livability – conveniently centered between the Atlantic Ocean and the Blue Ridge Mountains with unparalleled access to recreational activities, transportation links to major East Coast hubs and the stunning Chesapeake Bay region.
Washington, DC’s neighborhoods benefit from the array of green spaces, small parks and access to one of the Nation’s greatest – and greenest – downtown parks, Rock Creek Park. From Dupont Circle to Capitol Hill; from Chevy Chase to Georgetown, exceptional housing of all types can be found to suit any lifestyle or budget. | More Local Area InformationWashington is the capital of the United States, located on the banks of the Potomac River with the state of Virginia to the west, and the state o... Read moreWashington D.C. can be broken up into four quadrants, each quadrant offering its own unique environment. Northeast D.C. contains the neighborhood... Read moreThe cultural and recreational amenities in Washington DC rank among the best in the world. The Smithsonian museums are extensive and free. Ther... Read moreThe economic influence of federal government made Arlington at one time the most urbanized of all of Northern Virginia counties. It also boasts man... Read moreBeautiful Arlington, Virginia boasts terrific restaurants, shopping, and wonderful neighborhoods for people of all ages to enjoy. Mount Vernon Trai... Read moreBoasting the one country’s first designated historic districts, Alexandria, VA., has the charm and class of a simpler world. The city has a grea... Read moreFirst known for its agricultural community, Fairfax is the most populated county in all of Northern Virginia. Also rich in Civil War history it i... Read moreTakoma Park, a commuter suburb, is located just over the Maryland border in Montgomery County. It is not to be confused with the D.C. community know... Read moreMontgomery County, considered a Washington, D.C. suburb because of its proximity to the nation’s capital, is one of the most affluent areas in all o... Read moreMontgomery County, with a population of 942,000, has the 16th largest public school system in the United States. The system consists of 200 schools... Read moreThe Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical ParkThe Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park with access to both the Canal and th... Read moreMontgomery County is 494.6 square miles with a population of over 920,000 people. It borders the Northwest district of Washington DC on the Sout... Read moreThe All-America City Award, the oldest and most prestigious civic recognition award in the country, was presented to Montgomery County by th... Read morePrince Georges County is a very diverse area, right in the middle of the Baltimore/Washington corridor. It boasts many historical landmarks as wel... Read moreChevy Chase stretches into the District of Columbia on the northwest corner. It is well connected to the metropolitan area with Metrorail bus an... Read moreMore than 2,000 homes make up the New Urban community of Kentlands, located in the city of Gaithersburg. Originally a wheat farm known as Wheatlands... Read moreFalls Church is an established, older community situated just west of Washington, D.C. The Falls Church, the city's namesake, was founded in 1734 an... Read moreBethesda, one of D.C. wealthiest suburbs, is located in Montgomery County; more than 56,000 residents are divided among Bethesda’s many upscal... Read moreBethesda borders Washington DC on the northwest. With the construction of the Metrorail from downtown Washington DC directly through Bethesda, wha... Read moreCollege Park is located in Prince George’s County. It is predominantly known as the site of the 1,250-acre campus of the University of Maryland. Bu... Read more | 
