Kensington, MD – Town of Kensington Pros & Cons People love Kensington for its small town feel but easy access to both city life and Rock Creek Park. West coasters like a couple areas in the DMV – Kensington being one, Takoma Park being the other. People who live in Kensington have described it on […]
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I am Melissa ~ Washington DC Realtor®, Snarky Commentator, Mama to two maniacs, Rescuer of Corgis and wife of a really laid back man.
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