D.C.'s buzziest real estate happenings of 2024
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This year saw a series of buzzy real estate happenings around the D.C. area.
Why it matters: Things are only getting started. President-elect Trump's incoming administration is preparing to move into D.C., and his projected Cabinet is unprecedented when it comes to wealth.
- Meaning we'll likely see a slew of big-time transactions happen in 2025.
Here are some of 2024's big real estate moments:
Dan Snyder
The former Washington Commanders owner listed his sprawling estate near Mount Vernon for $60 million this year.
- If it goes for that much, it'll shatter its own record for the highest sale in the Washington region. Snyder and his wife, Tanya, paid a record-setting $48 million in cash for the 16.5-acre estate in 2021.
- It's still for sale, per the listing agent's site.
Chris Wallace
Broadcast journalist Chris Wallace put his longtime Kalorama home on the market for $6.4 million in November after announcing his departure from CNN.
- No one's bought the home, per D.C. property records.
"Mansion Murders" site
A $8.5 million new home was listed this fall on the site of the home where the infamous "Mansion Murders" took place in 2015.
- The home is still for sale, per Redfin.
Will Lewis
The Washington Post CEO purchased a Georgetown home for $7 million last spring amid turmoil at the paper over his management.
Cava co-founder Ted Xenohristos
One of the founders of the DMV-based fast-casual chain snagged a $8.6 million home in Northwest this year.
Tony Podesta
The lobbyist and Democratic strategist sold his Kalorama home near the Obamas for $8.2 million in January.
Dianne Feinstein
The late senator's Spring Valley home was listed this year for $8.5 million.
- It's still for sale, and the price has been reduced to $7.5 million.
Rex Tillerson
The former secretary of state during Trump's first term sold his Kalorama home for $6.2 million early this year.