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Hot Pads: P Street, Georgetown

It's a guilty pleasure of mine to take note of the addresses of homes for sale so I can look them up on HotPads.  (And now, thanks to the HotPads Android Application, I don't even have to wait until I get home to check out the photos and the asking price!)  This home in particular has always caught my eye, as it is on one of my favorite jogging routes.

In addition to the 4 bedrooms, 6 full baths, and two half baths in the main house, this property also comes with a carriage house with its own bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen!  AND, it has a 3 bay garage... in Georgetown!

You'll have to click through to the listing to see the larger images, but every room has a soft, warm feel with absolutely fantastic artwork and accents. 

 

The woodwork throughout the house is also amazing, from the kitchen cabinetry to the support beams in the ceilings.

 

And, as if I wasn't already 100% sold, it also has a gym, wine room, games room, and a fantastic closet!

Not to mention, a great outdoor patio with a hot tub, fire pit, and fountains!

 

 To see the rest of this great home for sale, click here: 3327 P Street NW

 Can't afford this one?  That's ok, we have tons of other homes for sale in Georgetown, as well as lots of apartments for rent in Georgetown!

 

 

Hot Pads: The Ultimate Water Slide!

A lot of properties have great pools, but a truly great water slide is sadly far less common.  Fortunately, this 6 bedroom  home for sale in San Fernando, CA has a water slide that almost makes up for all those that are lacking!

  

Isn't it everybody's wish to have a huge waterslide and a gorgeous pool to splash in to?
 

 

To see the rest of this amazing listing, click here.

And for more luxury homes for sale, check out the Hottest Pads on HotPads!

 

 

 

HotPads Releases Android Application!

HotPads' Android Application allows you to take your housing search on the road, all while enjoying these great features:

• Map-based housing search using GPS location or address
• Search apartments, rental houses, homes for sale, vacation rentals, and hotels
• See detailed listings with photos and full descriptions
• Call or email properties with one touch!

Search for Housing on the Go with the HotPads Android App!

Set Your Search Criteria:

Enter an address to search nearby, or just use your GPS location to view available properties around you. Narrow your search by type of real estate: rentals, for sale, vacation homes, and hotels, and set your pricing parameters and number of bedrooms.

 
 Browse Available Listings

All available properties that meet your criteria will be displayed on an easy-to-use map.  Zoom in or out on the map to narrow or broaden your search area. When you have viewed a listing, it will turn grey so that you can easily see which listings you have already seen and which are new.

 

 View Detailed Listings & Contact Properties

When you find a property that peaks your interest, click on the icon to view the full listing details.  You can see the pricing info, as well as descriptions, amenities, and photos for the property.  If you are interested in the property, you can "add it to favorites," "email a friend," or "share on it on Facebook."  

 

You can also contact the property directly by email using the blue contact box, or call the property by using the phone number provided.

Get Walking & Driving Directions

We also make it easy to visit the property by giving you directions: both driving and walking!  Just click "Directions" and a line will appear showing you where to go, as well as turn-by-turn directions to get you there!

 

 

There are tons of other great features in the HotPads Android App, so check out the complete about page!

Download the HotPads Android App

To get the HotPads Android Application, go to the Android Market and search for "hotpads" or simply scan the QR code below from your Android phone:

 

 

Hot Pads: Hawaiian Retreat

Happy New Year!  Despite just having a wonderful break for the holidays, I'm sure I'm not alone in wishing that I could take another break from this freezing Washington, DC weather.  I'm thinking this gorgeous home for sale in Hawaii would fit my needs just fine.  (And, with 4,538 square feet, I could bring most of you along with me!)    

While the inside of this house has everything you could possible ask for, the outside is what really appeals to me during this cold spell.  

 

I can't think of anything better than sitting in one of these lawn chairs overlooking the pool and ocean with the volcanoes in the background.

 

Except, maybe laying in one of these hamocks with my trusty laptop.

 

If these pictures don't sell you, perhaps the description will: "Where else but along the glorious Makena Coastline can one celebrate the famous "Five Island View," gaze in wonder as whales breach just outside your door and witness the worlds' most colorful sunsets?"  That sounds just about perfect right now.

See this beautiful 4 bedroom, 5 bath home for sale here: Perfection on the Pacific

Can't afford the price tag?  That's ok, we have lots of vacation rentals in Hawaii as well!

 

 

 

 

Hot Pads: Dupont Circle

As I was listening to the classic "Santa Baby," it dawned on me that if that woman could ask for a yacht, maybe Santa would bring me this house in Washington, DC.  Located in my personal favorite neighborhood, Dupont Circle, this 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath townhouse has just about everything I could ask for in a home (please, Santa?)

Here's why this is perfect:

1- It's a townhouse.  

 

The summer before I graduated from college, I lived above a basement apartment.  It was there that I learned that I am not a good upstairs dweller...from the downstairs neighbor... every.single.day. (Something about wearing high heels, laughing like a "banshee," and enjoying exercise videos)

2- Entertaining Space.  This townhouse has 4 floors and "embassy-sized entertaining area." It's also pretty architecturally interesting with lots of angles, levels, and brick.

I like to entertain a lot, so I always look at the layout of the house to make sure it can accommodate larger groups of people. (Hmm, that might be another reason I refuse to live above anybody) 
 

3. Rooftop deck.  Outdoor spaces are very important to me when looking at houses and this place has an awesome roof deck overlooking the city.  

Sadly, I do not think that Santa is going to come through for me this year, so if you are interested in this great property, check out the floor plans and more pics here: Dupont Townhouse

 

 

HotPads Buy vs Rent Search - Happy 2nd Birthday!

Here at HotPads we are proud to welcome our Buy vs. Rent Search Engine into the terrible twos!  Just two short years ago, for the first time ever, HotPads gave housing shoppers the ability to compare homes for sale and homes for rent in any given area by their expected monthly cost.  For the first time housing shoppers were able to truly visualize what they can afford to buy vs. what they can afford to rent. 

Since its launch, this tool has become more and more popular with our housing shoppers...and with good reason!  As housing prices have continued to fall over the last couple of years, more and more individuals have been asking, "is this the right time to buy?"  In particular, today potential first-time home-buyers are out  there trying to decide if they are going to take advantage of the Federal Government's First-time Home-buyer tax credit that has been extended to April 2010.

In addition to the Buy vs. Rent Search Engine, those facing the Rent vs. Buy dilemma can also utilize our Rent Ratio Heat Maps.  These heat maps allow housing shoppers to visualize the cost differential between buying and renting similar homes in a given area.  Over the last two years these heat maps have gotten noticeably cooler, meaning the cost of buying a home has come down dramatically compared to a similar rental home.

2007 Press from Buy vs. Rent Search Launch:

VentureBeat:  "HotPads to show rent vs. buy home prices"

Wired:  "HotPads Mixes Map Apps, Real Estate for New Search Portal"

Inman News: "HotPads rolls out Buy vs. Rent Search"

Greg Sterling:  "HotPads adds 'Rent vs. Buy' Feature"

Future of Real Estate Marketing: "HotPads Gives You the Monthly Breakdown"

HotPads Channel Now Available on Aloqa!

HotPads recently introduced a new way for you to fulfill your mobile housing search needs through an exciting partnership with Aloqa!

Aloqa is a mobile service that lets you "Always be a local" by displaying all of the location-based services and content that you could ask for in a mobile application.  

You can choose what specific channels you would like to see, like movie theatres, bars and clubs, gas stations, and now real estate- thanks to the partnership between HotPads and Aloqa!

 

 

View your search results in a list format, or by using the map-based search that automatically detects your location:

 

 
Click on on the listing to see the full listing view with photos, pricing, and contact information.  Then, save the listing as a favorite, share it with a friend, or even inquire on the listing!

 

 

To search for real estate around you, install the Aloqa application and search for the "HotPads" channel. Add either the "rental housing" or "for sale housing" channels (or both!) to see all the available homes around you.

 

Hot Pads: President Ford's Ski Home

This former home of late President Gerald Ford is great for both the history lover and ski enthusiast in you.  Located in Beaver Creek, CO, this 7 bedroom, 11,629 square foot place mixes cozy accommodations with the convenience of a ski-in/ski-out retreat!

  

While it is a ski-in/ski-out, that doesn't mean you can't also get some work done too in this office fit for a President:

Of course, there should always be time for you to enjoy this great indoor pool:

 

Fun fact about President Ford: he was the only President who was elected neither President nor Vice President.

Can't afford a ski house of your own? Don't worry, we have lots of vacation rentals in Eagle/Vail!