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Washington D.C was named after the nations first President, George Washington. This is fitting considering it was devised in the 1800's to be a permanent capital for the United States of America. All three branches of the United States Government can be found in Washington D.C along with the headquarters for the World Bank and the Inter-American Bank. There is plenty to see and do right near your Washington D.C condos.

The capitol is a popular travel spot for tourists from all around the country. It is the site of many national landmarks, the Smithsonian Museum (which is the worlds largest museum), performing arts centers, universities, and art galleries. Washington D.C is currently building a new waterfront sports complex that should be finished in 2008. There are many outdoor attractions in Washington D.C. It is home to the United States National Arboretum, the Rock Creek Park, and the Smithsonian National Zoological Park. The abundance of national parks make this area of the country a popular bird watching spot. Bald eagles are a common sight along the banks of Washington D.C.'s Potomac River, which is also the site of many professional bass tournaments.

Of course what Washington D.C is most known for is politics. Protests and rallies are a common part of daily life in the capitol, especially around the National Mall area that contains the Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the National World War II memorial, the Albert Einstein Memorial and a host of others.  The growth in government jobs since 911 helped fuel the development of new Washington D.C. condos.

Washington D.C has a fast growing economy and a lot of employment opportunities. This may be why the Washington D.C condo market has been booming. Because close to thirty percent of the jobs in the area are for the Federal Government. This makes Washington D.C. recession proof since the government continues to run, and create more jobs, no matter what the state of the rest of the country's economy.