Hannah Powell with Compass Real Estate

Hannah Powell with Compass Real Estate Realtor licensed in DC, MD, and VA with Compass Realty DC. Recovering federal bureaucrat.

Serving Clients, Strengthening Communities

District Roots is a full service real estate company offering buying and selling services in DC, Maryland, and Virginia--brokered by industry leader Compass Real Estate--as well as property management and consulting services.

“We believe we’re doing more than just selling a house. By connecting clients and communities we also strengthen neighborhoods and promote the welfare of the greater Washington, DC area.” --Hannah Powell, founder

06/20/2026

DC was like, “let’s keep museums open till 11pm” and I have never respected an institution more.

Solstice weekend turned the Mall into a different city last night: live jazz, a pop-up bar I was not expecting, Arts & Industries transforming into a nightclub and the Hirshhorn, well, being the Hirshhorn.

Good news: you have ONE more night to catch this. Museums are open late again tonight (Saturday) and Sunday brings family-friendly daytime programming at the Zoo. All free. No excuse not to go.

This is exactly the kind of “wait, DC does THAT?” moment I want every new resident to know about before they miss it.

Comment GUIDE and I’ll send you my free DC Summer Guide — all the can’t-miss stuff like this, sent straight to your inbox 🏛️☀️

06/20/2026

Okay, "surviving" DC in the summer was a little dramatic — because the real unwritten rules of Washington, DC in the summer are less about survival and more about knowing where the oasis is.

Comment SUMMER and I'll send you my full guide of things to do and places to visit all season long.

If you're craving a change of pace from the rush of city grind but still want the energy of a major city, DC might be exactly what you didn't know you were looking for.

Slower yet still very much on.

Here are some hidden gems and unwritten rules worth knowing if you're here for the season:

1. Mount Vernon
I know people who have lived in the DC metro their entire lives and have never been. It's a full day escape and an absolute dream if you have even a passing interest in American history. Go. Nerd out. You're allowed.
2. Scooters & Bikes
DC is genuinely one of the best cities to get around on two wheels. Download the bike and scooter apps before you even land and you'll be
moving within minutes of arrival.
3. The Kennedy Center — Rush Tickets
World-class opera, ballet, and live performances for $25. This is one of DC's best-kept secrets and one of my favorite ways to turn a random Tuesday night into something that actually feels special.
4. Rock Creek Park
Think Central Park, but quieter, a little wilder, and with real trails. Whether you're running, hiking, or just need to step away from a screen and remember that trees exist — Its a reset button in the middle of the city.
5. Saturday Morning Farmers Markets
Sleeping in on Saturdays is a habit for another season. DC farmers markets are genuinely not to be missed. We're talking organic coffee, locally grown produce, handmade ceramics, and everything in between.

Save this list. Seriously.

DC can be whatever you need it to be right now — a soft landing, a fresh start, a place to finally exhale. This city might not be for everyone but it also has a way of meeting you exactly where you are. 🌿

- Hannah

You might be asking yourself, “Is it too late to sell my house in Washington, DC?” Truth is: sales aren’t always tied to...
06/16/2026

You might be asking yourself, “Is it too late to sell my house in Washington, DC?” Truth is: sales aren’t always tied to a season.

So if you didn’t list your Washington, DC home this spring, you did not miss your shot.

Comment START and let’s talk about what selling this summer could look like for you.

Every year around this time, sellers ask me the same thing. Did I wait too long? Is the good window already gone?

Here is the honest answer. No.

The buyers shopping right now in Washington, DC are some of the most serious all year. The casual spring browsers have moved on, and the people still looking are ready.

Inventory here is still up, so a well-priced home does not get lost in the noise.

And plenty of these buyers are working toward a specific move-in date. A lot of them want to be settled before the new school year starts, which keeps demand steady straight through summer.

Waiting is not free. It is another mortgage payment, and it is competing with every other home that lists in the fall.

If selling has been on your mind, early summer is still a strong place to start.

Comment START and let’s talk about what selling this summer could look like for you.

-Hannah

06/12/2026

This is Washington, DC without a trending audio. Just the city, exactly as it actually sounds.

Car horns. The endless rhythm of takeoffs and landings at Reagan National. A street musician setting up on a corner like they own it — because honestly, they do. The deep rumble of a bus cutting through midday traffic. The Metro announcing itself before you even see it.

Chit-chat. Whispered conversations. The specific kind of quiet that only happens when you find a pocket of the city all to yourself.

Birds on a tree-lined street in Capitol Hill. Water trickling through one of those fountains you walk past a hundred times before you actually stop to look at it. A tour guide somewhere nearby delivering a fact so specific you have to stop and listen even though you're not in the group. Commuters moving through Union Station at 8am — headphones in, coffee in hand, fully locked in. Then, a rooftop DJ easing everyone into happy hour like they had it planned all along.

DC is a lot of things at once.

One minute you're standing at a national monument feeling genuinely small in the best way. The next you're deep in a museum rabbit hole, then you're swept up in the commute, and then suddenly you're in the middle of something that feels like community — music, art, sports, strangers becoming neighbors.

It's a lot. It's everything. And somehow it just works.

What's a sound that makes you feel like you're home in DC?

Drop it below👇

Looking for places to visit in Washington, DC this summer?

Comment SUMMER and I'll send you my full guide — places to eat, new spots worth knowing, upcoming events, and everything in between.

-Hannah Powell, your Washington, DC area Realtor showing you the best of DC, Maryland and Virginia real estate and all things local

If you’re looking for a pool, Washington, DC has you covered. Here’s a local guide to swimming pools in Washington, DC—T...
06/11/2026

If you’re looking for a pool, Washington, DC has you covered. Here’s a local guide to swimming pools in Washington, DC—This city is not playing around when it comes to options.

Comment SUMMER and I’ll send you my full Summer in Washington, DC guide — things to do, places to eat, events happening around the city, and everything you need to make the most of the season.

From Banneker Pool on Georgia Ave to rooftop lounges overlooking the Capitol Riverfront, DC has a pool situation for every kind of summer day. Public pools that are actually great.

Private membership clubs with waitlists that tell you everything you need to know. Rooftop pool clubs with day beds and curated playlists. Hotel pools with day passes and a very good vibe.

The options are genuinely overwhelming — so I did the work for you.

Whether you’re trying to find your neighborhood pool, get on a membership list, or just want to know where to show up for a hot girl summer moment in the sun — this is your list. 🌞

Tag the friend you’re dragging to the pool with you this weekend. 👇

—Hannah Powell, your Washington DC metro area real estate agent showing you the best of DC, Maryland, and Virginia real estate and all things local.

06/10/2026

You know you've really left New York City chaos behind when your drive home in Washington, DC looks like this.

Cruising down Pennsylvania Avenue SE, rolling past Peregrine Espresso and Eastern Market, catching glimpses of the Capitol dome glowing in the distance out the window.

Depending on the season, you're looking at amber and gold leaves lining the row houses in October, cherry blossoms exploding along the side streets in spring, or the Eastern Market farmers market spilling out onto 7th Street on a Saturday morning.

And honestly?

It's the small stuff that gets you. Waving to a neighbor you actually know by name. Passing Stanton Park on your evening walk. That exhale you didn't know you needed the moment you turn onto your block and see those beautiful brick facades lined up like they've been waiting for you.

This is what a commute feels like when you're living somewhere that actually fits your life.

Drop GUIDE in the comments and I'll send you my full Moving to Washington, DC Guide — everything you need to know before you make the move.

—Hannah Powell, a Washington DC metro area real estate agent showing you the best of DC, Maryland, and Virginia real estate and all things local.

Comment SUMMER and I’ll send you the complete Washington, DC Summer guideWhat would you add to this list? and if you’re ...
06/03/2026

Comment SUMMER and I’ll send you the complete Washington, DC Summer guide

What would you add to this list?

and if you’re thinking about moving to DC, relocating from New York City, or comparing neighborhoods based on lifestyle and daily routines, I’m more than happy to help you.

Comment GUIDE and I’ll send you my Moving to Washington, DC Guide, with neighborhood breakdowns, local favorites, and what living here ACTUALLY will be like.

—Hannah Powell, a Washington DC metro area real estate agent showing you the best of DC, Maryland, and Virginia real estate and all things local.

If you’re waiting for home prices to come down in Washington, DC, I have bad news for you.Despite what you may read on t...
06/01/2026

If you’re waiting for home prices to come down in Washington, DC, I have bad news for you.

Despite what you may read on the news or hear from family members, there are NO signs of the market “crashing” any time soon.

Take a look back at the trend over the years.

Ready to see what life is really like in Washington, DC?

If you’re thinking about moving to DC, relocating from New York City, or comparing neighborhoods based on lifestyle and daily routines, I’m more than happy to help you.

Comment GUIDE and I’ll send you my Moving to Washington, DC Guide, with neighborhood breakdowns, local favorites, and what living here ACTUALLY will be like.

—Hannah Powell, a Washington DC metro area real estate agent showing you the best of DC, Maryland, and Virginia real estate and all things local.

05/28/2026

Comment SUMMER and I'll send you my Washington, DC local guide for the upcoming months.

One minute you’re in Capitol Hill, grabbing coffee near Eastern Market, surrounded by historic rowhouses and the kind of neighborhood charm DC does so well.

The next, you’re out in the country side of Maryland or Virginia, and it feels like a completely different world.

But it kind of is.

And the next you're wandering through Old Town Alexandria past Misha’s Coffee, and it feels like a another completely different world.

The DC metro area just refuses to be one thing. You don’t have to choose. That’s kind of the whole point.

People moving to Montgomery County, Capitol Hill, and Northern Virginia keep telling me they didn’t expect this much variety. That tracks.

Ready to see what life is really like in Washington, DC?

If you’re thinking about moving to DC, relocating from New York City, or comparing neighborhoods based on lifestyle and daily routines, I’m more than happy to help you.

Comment GUIDE and I’ll send you my Moving to Washington, DC Guide, with neighborhood breakdowns, local favorites, and what living here ACTUALLY will be like.

—Hannah Powell, a Washington DC metro area real estate agent showing you the best of DC, Maryland, and Virginia real estate and all things local.

Finding the right real estate agent in Washington, District Of Columbia comes down to one thing: will they work in your ...
05/19/2026

Finding the right real estate agent in Washington, District Of Columbia comes down to one thing: will they work in your best interest, no matter what?

The kind of agent to hire is the one who tells you the truth, even when it’s a hard conversation to have.

That’s the standard I hold myself to, no matter the situation.

When you’re ready to work with an agent that’s more focused on getting YOU the win, I’m here to help! :)

—Hannah Powell, a Washington DC metro area real estate agent showing you the best of DC, Maryland, and Virginia real estate and all things local.

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