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A complicated deal gets senior housing out of the ground in Brightwood. [DCMud]

Richard Layman has a lot more to say about branding—or rather, “identity positioning.” [RPUS]

Is Pepco moving as fast as it can? The powerless think not. [Examiner]

Fenty administration celebrates arbitrary number of permanent supportive housing units. [RealEstateErama, WTOP]

David von Storch’s fabulous fitness empire. [Post]

Why is it that people are willing to pay so much to live in Manassas? [DCist]

Nicest view of the road tattoo. [Borderstan]

And Now, Anacostia’s house featured on real estate reality show. [CHOTR]

Today on the market: Price-chopped charmer in 16th Street Heights.