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Washington, D.C. is not only the home to the federal government, but also is a vibrant city where people live, work and play. The city is known for its monuments and museums, national landmarks, cultural events, musical and theatrical entertainment and sporting events. The District of Columbia has a population of about 600,000; however, with the surrounding suburbs the metropolitan area has a population of more than 5.3 million making it the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the country.
Although Washington did not become the seat of the federal government until 1790, the village of Georgetown, founded in 1750, served as a major port and commercial center during colonial times because of its prime location on the Potomac River. The neighborhood of restored row houses is a popular tourist destination because of its upscale shops, bars and restaurants.
Georgetown University is located on the western edge of the neighborhood. The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal begins in Georgetown and runs 184 miles to Cumberland, Md. Long a center of the social scene of professional Washington, homes in Georgetown have played host to the parties and salons of diplomats, politicians, journalists and the business elite. 

Georgetown
With its international appeal and stunning variety of classic architecture, Georgetown real estate is in high demand with luxury buyers. The neighborhood's most expensive listings top out at over $20 million, with many large estates dating back decades and even centuries. Georgetown homes and mansions commonly feature classic stone and brick work, vaulted ceilings, large treed properties and luxurious ballrooms. 

Cosmopolitan Living
Situated east of Georgetown on the other side of D.C.'s enormous urban green space, Rock Creek Park (more than twice the size of New York's Central Park), is Dupont Circle and Embassy Row. This cosmopolitan neighborhood boasts some of Washington, D.C.'s finest museums, historic homes and foreign embassies as well as a variety of ethnic restaurants, bookstores, and private art galleries.
Life in the Village
Just north of the District, the Village of Chevy Chase, Md., offers its residents a unique mix of amenities. Chevy Chase's own police department allows residents to drop off a house key with the police for "lock out" situations or to do house checks while residents are away from their homes. The Village boasts quiet streets and community parks 

Due in no small part to the presence of the federal government, Washington's real estate market has weathered the recent crisis with minimum impact. Although prices and sales volumes are down from their peak in 2006, sales in the urban core remain brisk and well-priced homes in desirable neighborhoods are once again seeing multiple offers and escalation clauses.
Despite Washington's reputation as a "one company town," the federal presence has generated a significant interest from the business community, both domestic and international, and now boasts the presence of headquarters locations for a variety of industries. Living in the center city has taken on new energy with the recent redevelopment of older neighborhoods. Both new arrivals and "empty nesters" have been flocking to the city back from the suburbs to take advantage of cultural offerings and an active social scene.
Whether arriving for business, culture, or perhaps a seat in Congress, new residents of Washington D.C. will find an active social climate and a thriving real estate market