Embassy Personnel Have Wide Variety of Housing Options in Metro Area by Alan B. Nichols Diplomats on a tour of duty in the nationís capital have an abundance of living choices in the Washington area at their disposal, and homes can be found to fit everyoneís unique needs and living requirements. From high-rise urban living to the more rustic, tree-lined suburbs, diplomats are sure to find plenty of reasons to enjoy their time in Washington, a city blessed with numerous parks, recreational facilities, cultural offerings, gourmet restaurants, and the convenience of large shopping malls as well as quaint boutiques. more... Diplomatic Living Directory

Diplomatic Residencesí Moving Toward More Complex, Specific Designs by Heather Nalbone As Swiss Ambassador Christian Blickenstorfer tells it, the classic rooms of the many old-style embassy residences in Washington have served as traditionally ideal, trouble-free settings for hosting formal dinners. At least, that was the case for the Embassy of Switzerland until a decade or so ago, when invitation lists tended to include a maximum of little more than 20 guests. Now, the length of a typical list for formal dinners at the Swiss residence is around 100. more... Tight Real Estate Market Offers Range of Apartment Choices by Christine CubÈ The Washington areaís residential real estate market is up against rather fierce demand, and developers are doing everything they can to catch up. Their offerings span from your average residential apartments to incredibly chic and high-end luxury condominiums. more...