How walkable is your neighborhood?

A neighborhood that is built to accommodate access to local amenities without the reliance on vehicles of transportation contributes to its degree of walkability. Providing health, environmental and economic benefits, walkability is an imprtant factor for many when deciding which community to settle in. A town that is easy to meneuver also gives residents the opportunity to increase their social interactions, become more invilved in local issues and reduce crime as more people walk around and watch over their communities.

Curious about your neighborhood's walkability quotient? Check out http://www.walkscore.com/

Cheers,

Kevin

Homebuyer Tax Credits in DC: It's Not the End!

While the Federal first and repeat buyer credits have gone away, the District of Columbia retains its $5000 first-time buyer credit until the end of 2010. The DC credit reduces the buyer's federal taxes. The credit cannot be used as a down payment. It is a valuable incentive for buyers who qualify to continue to shop and purchase in DC. For more information, please visit http://www.dc.gov/ and http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/.