Welcome to Washington, DC
Washington, 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.