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So distant from where we live here, the sheer size and catastrophic effects of the tragedy that has struck the troubled nation of Haiti is just plain impossible to digest or know. Hearts stop, tears well, the mind is overwhelmed, uncaring time moves on. There are only moments and stories. We pluck them from our cell phones, our computers, the nightly, daily ticker tape news, and see discarded bodies, a city collapsed and destroyed, the dust-covered faces of miracle survivors, the harsh sunlight of the Caribbean countryside there... [more]

By Gary Tischler

January 2010

Why do condos have double insurance?

We just moved into our condo and our neighbor told us we have to get insurance.  I know the association has coverage. If we get insurance too, won’t that be double coverage? —M.R., Washington, D.C.

Dear M.R.:  Absolutely not. There are two entities in a condominium association that need insurance protection---your own unit and the common areas.  The association will have a master policy insuring the common areas.  The association pays the premiums from owners’ maintenance fees.   This is normally referred to as a master policy.  Secondly, each owner is responsible for the insurance and the premiums on his own unit....  [more]

By Kay Senay

January 2010

1516 R Street #2

Spectacular one-bedroom condo totally remodeled in 2006 for sophisticated modern living. Featuring high ceilings, gleaming wood floors, imported Italian kitchen (with stainless steel counters and Wolf dual-fuel range) and luxurious bathrooms (2.5)... [more]

Washington Fine Properties

January 2010