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AnitaName

AnitaName

Hey, I'm a first for DC and I'm looking for name. Some call me Rick Shaw. Some call me electric Tuk-Tuk, but I'm trying to create a name for myself. Can you help?

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How long have you worked at Attache Corporate Housing?

Since January 2018

How long have you lived in DC?

Since January 2018

What Neighborhood do you live in?

Dupont Circle

Favorite places in DC

Anywhere near an electric outlet...

Favorite places to take out of town guests:

A few fabulous Attache's furnished properties (as long as they don't weigh more than 500 lbs [combined]).

My favorite way to get around DC:

on three wheels

Tips or tricks to navigating DC (traffic or bureaucracy or other):

use turn signals (especially when people are staring at you)

Favorite Concert(s):

The Cars

Rent or own your place?

Rent

Bucket list items (completed) and yet to do...

To go more than 42 MPH

Favorite travel places

Georgetown and Capitol Hill

Travel destinations - yet to visit

Cathedral Heights - that hill on Mass Ave is a bit intimidating
Katherine
VP of Development and Attache Interiors

Katherine VP of Development and Attache Interiors https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinepeck

Katherine joined Attache in 2010 and has enjoyed growing and expanding the company over the years. She passionate about the success of our corporate housing properties, interior design, real estate development, and remodeling her own investment properties. She completed her masters degree in Real Estate Development at Johns Hopkins, and is energized by the dynamic development market in DC.

How long have you worked at Attache Corporate Housing?

Since May 2010

How long have you lived in DC?

Since 2008

What Neighborhood do you live in?

Dupont Circle

Favorite places in DC

Tranquil Space Yoga Studio
Organic grocery stores (love to cook!)
My cozy oasis (home) in the city
Bike trail to Old Town
Outdoor movies in NOMA
Jazz at Jo Jo's on a Friday night or Blues Alley
Basically any restaurant on 14th Street in Logan

Favorite places to take out of town guests:

Meridian Hill Park for a picnic or drum circle on Sunday
A cocktail at the rooftop of the Donovan House for DC views
Bar Pilar for a slushy
Jazz in the Garden in the summer
Drive to the Shenandoah Mountains for a hike and wineries
Yards Park for Friday night concerts

Favorite Restaurants:

Rasika Doi Moi Bar Pilar Compass Rose Little Sorrow

My favorite way to get around DC:

On Foot

Tips or tricks to navigating DC (traffic or bureaucracy or other):

Download these apps: Uber, Car2go, GoogleMaps, Zipcar, Capitol Bike Share..... and just live and work in Dupont or Logan and everything is within walking distance!

Only in DC....

DC loves their brunches! BYOB lawn picnics at Wolf Trap concerts Meridian Hill Park drum circle on Sunday

Favorite Concert(s):

Love to see live jazz shows, especially with female vocalists.

Rent or own your place?

I own 2 condos in DC

Bucket list items (completed) and yet to do...

Travel the world! Currently in progress and still working on it. Upcoming in 2016... Finish Masters Degree in Real Estate Development from Johns Hopkins Carey Business School Trip to Thailand after completing my masters and maybe Yoga Teacher Training for fun!

Favorite travel places

Curacao (Dutch Antilles Island) US Virgin Islands and anywhere with a white sandy beach and warm weather! South Africa Toured around Western Europe (loved Holland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, UK, Madrid, Ireland) New Orleans (love jazz) Charleston SC Massachusetts for family

Travel destinations - yet to visit

-Believe it or not but I've never been to California... been to South Africa twice, London 5 times, 9 European countries... but never California! Travel is my passion so I would say that I would like to see most of the world. Asia is next!
Stephen
Director of Leasing + Reservations Team

Stephen Director of Leasing + Reservations Team https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenhomsey

Stephen joined the Attache team in November of 2015. He has a passion for the Real Estate industry as a whole and is currently working on being licensed in Real Estate in MD, DC, and VA. Stephen came on working with the Operations team and transitioned over to the Leasing team.

Stephen is originally from Winchester, MA, a small town just outside of Boston. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management. A pursuit of Sports Management brought Stephen to the DC Metro area where he made a swing into the Real Estate world. He now splits his time between Bethesda, MD and Dupont Circle.

How long have you worked at Attache Corporate Housing?

Since November 2016

How long have you lived in DC?

7 years

What Neighborhood do you live in?

Bethesda

Favorite places in DC:

I love so much about DC and my favorites are the ones I hold secret. But I truly love being able to go for a run and on my route have all of the capital's monuments and museums. Oh and any where with outdoor space/rooftops.

Favorite Restaurants:

Again, my favorites I would love to keep them secret. But it seems yelp disagrees. 14th Street happens to host a few of them with Le Diplomate, Barcelona, over in Dupont Circle at Rasika and always trying and exploring new restaurants. Who knows.... maybe I haven't found my favorite.

My favorite way to get around DC:

Uber, car, feet, bike, metro, bus, taxi, etc.

Tips or tricks to navigating DC (traffic or bureaucracy or other):

Avoid the Red Line, unless you are there for people watching. Love it when it works, but it never does.

Only in DC....

things that mostly happen in DC that are hard to find or see in other parts of the world

Rent or own your place?

Rent
Paul
Realtor / Director of Special Projects

Paul Realtor / Director of Special Projects https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=AAIAAAQFFxoB-YnbOVPPmchRFJ2sDdkYPqynIqY&trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile

Paul Basto joined the Attache team in October of 2013. Paul has a passion for design, investment properties and real estate overall. Having been a Community Consultant for AvalonBay, Paul felt transitioning into a unique housing alternative seemed like a great growth opportunity.

Paul is from the Garden State and proud of it. He attended Virginia Tech where he majored in Marketing Management. After graduation he accepted an Account Manager position in Tyson's Corner and quickly moved into the Dupont Circle neighborhood. He has called it home ever since. Once realizing his deep passion for real estate, he adjusted his career aspirations. He can likely be found exploring 17th street.

How long have you worked at Attache Corporate Housing?

Since October 2013

How long have you lived in DC?

Since 2010

What Neighborhood do you live in?

Dupont/U Street

Favorite places in DC:

Cantina Marina, Meridian Hill Park, 1905 Rooftop, Dupont Circle, Botanic Garden

Favorite places to take out of town guests:

Jazz in the Sculpture Garden, Woodley Park Zoo, Building Museum exhibits, H St Country Club

Favorite Restaurants:

Lupo Verde, Rice, Thai Chef, Le Diplomate, Rasika, Fiola Mare, Founding Farmers, Jojos

My favorite way to get around DC:

Feet

Tips or tricks to navigating DC (traffic or bureaucracy or other):

Very Bike Friendly

Only in DC....

Bottomless Brunch, Monuments, Capitol Hill,

Favorite Concert(s):

9:30 Club, U St Music Hall

Rent or own your own place?

Own

Bucket list items (completed) and yet to do...

Done
La Boom
Trapped in a room
To DO
O St Mansion
Tour the White House
Climb to the top of the Washington Monument
See the Book of Mormon at the Verizon Center

Favorite travel places

Hawaii, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Chicago, NYC, Miami

Travel destinations - yet to visit

Thailand, UK, Italy, France, China, South Africa, Brazil
Sandra
Guest Services Specialist

Sandra Guest Services Specialist

Sandra Alfaro has worked in the corporate housing world in Washington DC for 15 years. She provides extraordinary service and attention to detail with loads of smiles. Sandra has worked at Attache since the start of 2015.

Sandra is originally from El Salvador, but has lived in the DC Metro area since 1990. Sandra loves spending her free time shopping and watching baseball and can be found exploring new restaurants and bowling. Sandra is a big supporter of the Yankees.

How long have you worked at Attache Corporate Housing?

Since January 2015

How long have you lived in DC?

Since 1990

How long have you lived in DC?

Since 1990

What Neighborhood do you live in?

Woodbridge

Favorite places in DC:

Georgetown

Favorite places to take out of town guests:

The White House and Smithsonian Museums.

Favorite Restaurants:

Lauriol Plaza

My favorite way to get around DC:

Metro

Only in DC....

The White House, All The Monuments & museums And The Cherry Blossom Festival.

Rent or own your own place?

Rent

Favorite travel places

The Caribbean

Travel destinations - yet to visit

Europe
Daniel
Accounting Manager

Daniel Accounting Manager https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-stevens-30364467

A Washington DC Accounting Professional joined Attache in 2015 with a drive to streamline processes and integrate his accounting and finance skills in the world of furnished monthly rentals. His combined professional experience in Government Contracting and Not-For-Profit Accounting has allowed him to provide a fresh perspective on the business and apply his unique skills to provide quality services to guests, vendors and owners.

Daniel grew up in Howard County, Maryland for most of his life and now lives with his wife in Arlington, Virginia. He enjoys his short commute to work, going to various exhibits at the Smithsonian and the local Theatres. You can also find him cheering on DC United, and the Washington Capitals every chance he gets.

How long have you worked at Attache Corporate Housing?
Since May 2015

How long have you lived in DC?

All my life

What Neighborhood do you live in?

Arlington

Favorite places in DC:

National Mall, Adam's Morgan and Georgetown

Favorite Restaurants:

The Grill from Ipanema

My favorite way to get around DC:

Car

Tips or tricks to navigating DC (traffic or bureaucracy or other):

If traveling during rush hour, the metro is the fastest way to get around DC, but crowded. Also, when trying to get somewhere in DC and you are driving, the roads will not make sense, bring some your cell phone to help navigate.

Only in DC....

The National Museums have amazing exhibits that are hard to find or nonexistent in the rest of the country.

Rent or own your own place?

Rent

Travel destinations - yet to visit

Old Tafford Stadium

London

Paris

Italy

Germany

California

Hawaii

Australia
Jeff
Operations Manager

Jeff Operations Manager https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-becan-2476434/

How long have you worked at Attache Corporate Housing?

Since January 2017

How long have you lived in DC?

On and off for 20 years

What Neighborhood do you live in?

Adams Morgan

Favorite places in DC

Adams Morgan!

Favorite places to take out of town guests:

!Washington National Cathedral, Nationals Park, Georgetown Waterfront.

Favorite Restaurants:

Cantina Marina, Lauriol Plaza, Haydee's.

My favorite way to get around DC:

On Foot

Tips or tricks to navigating DC (traffic or bureaucracy or other):

If driving, avoid the circles, especially Dupont!

Only in DC....

We like the stars and bars on our city's flag and you will see them on tee shirts and tattoos if you look for them. DC proud!

Favorite Concert(s):

Pink at the 9:30 Club.

Rent or own your place?

Rent

Bucket list items (completed) and yet to do...

I've sailed from Maine to Key West and back again. Yet to do? Would do it again!

Favorite travel places

Isla Mujeres, Mexico, Bar Harbor, Maine, Nantucket Island, Massachusetts.

Travel destinations - yet to visit

More islands!
Attache
Team Attache

Attache Team Attache

Who says we can't all fit in a Smart Car!
Gabriella
Attache Specialist

Gabriella Attache Specialist

How long have you worked at Attache Corporate Housing?

Since October 2016

How long have you lived in DC?

Since 2003

What Neighborhood do you live in?

Dupont Circle

Favorite places in DC

National Mall, Newseum, US National Arboretum,

Favorite places to take out of town guests:

Smithsonian Museums, Georgetown shopping, run/bike rides along the Potomac

Favorite Restaurants:

Compass Rose, Le Diplomate, Rakuya

My favorite way to get around DC:

Feet, bicycle, Lyft

Tips or tricks to navigating DC (traffic or bureaucracy or other):

Watch out for cars if you are riding bikes, watch out for bikes if you are driving. If you are walking or running watch out for all of the above.

Only in DC....

President, VP and politicians motorcades on streets and Marine Helicopters Squadron One in the skies.

Favorite Concert(s):

Bruce Springsteen

Rent or own your place?

Own

Bucket list items (completed) and yet to do...

Recently visited Ireland, loved it! Rent a RV and travel across the USA with my family.

Favorite travel places

Seychelles, Italy, UK

Travel destinations - yet to visit

Egypt, Burma, Yellowstone Park
Ken
Guest Services Specialist

Ken Guest Services Specialist linkedin.com/in/ken-lozada-66a44bb6

How long have you worked at Attache Corporate Housing?

Since August 2017

How long have you lived in DC?

Resident since 2017, Visiting DC on a regular basis since 2005

What Neighborhood do you live in?

Columbia Heights

Favorite places in DC

There are so many places to name. The Mall for some great history and relaxing in the sun on the lawn, 14th St and U St for night life and restaurants. The National Zoo, Sculpture Garden, A walking around Georgetown

Favorite places to take out of town guests:

A walking around Georgetown, The Mall especially the Jefferson Memorial.

Favorite Restaurants:

La Diplomate, ted's Bulletin, RPM Italian, Takoda, 10 Tavern to name a few.

My favorite way to get around DC:

On foot or by bike

Tips or tricks to navigating DC (traffic or bureaucracy or other):

Take public transit or walk around

Only in DC....

An armored limousine that stops all traffic, no matter the time.Favorite Concert(s):

Favorite Concert:

Jimmy Buffett at Wrigley Field, P!nk when she started incorporating aerial acrobatics into the concert.

Rent or own your place?

Rent

Bucket list items (completed) and yet to do...

To have great life experiences and travel as much as possible

Favorite travel places

Western Europe and South America. Would love to see more of Paris.

Travel destinations - yet to visit

Aisa, Greece, Eastern Europe and Australia.
Kevin
Director of Guest Services

Kevin Director of Guest Services
Giuseppe
Strategy and Operations Specialist

Giuseppe Strategy and Operations Specialist
Tim
Owner and President

Tim Owner and President https://www.linkedin.com/in/timtouchette

Tim Touchette, a Washington DC Real Estate professional whose focus is on furnished, monthly rentals of houses and condos in Washington DC. He has a passion for unique housing, innovative business systems, and superior customer service. He started Attache Property Management/Attache Corporate Housing with 3 properties and continues to seek out smart, careful growth of the 250+ properties Attache represents.

Tim hails from St. Louis and can talk for hours on the topics of real estate, travel, and technology. He and his wife and 2 children currently live in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of DC. Tim finds his daily work inspiration by using the mantra ‘Improve the process, constantly and forever’.

How long have you worked at Attache Corporate Housing?

Since it began in 2001

How long have you lived in DC?

Since 1998

What Neighborhood do you live in?

Dupont Circle

Favorite places in DC

Dupont Circle parks, National’s Park, Filter Coffee Shop, Georgetown waterfront, Rock Creek Park

Favorite places to take out of town guests:

International Spy Museum. Capitol Steps Comedy show. Nationals Stadium.

Favorite Restaurants:

Komi and Fiola Mare (for special occasions), Rosemary Thyme, Bistro Du Coin, Tono Sushi, The Pig, Tico

My favorite way to get around DC:

feet, smartcar, uber, lyft, sidecard, getaround

Tips or tricks to navigating DC (traffic or bureaucracy or other):

Stay off the State named streets until you feel comfortable with the 'letter and number' grid. The State Streets curve and go in various diagonals.

Only in DC....

Presidential Motorcade. It shuts down the streets and only happens when you're in a hurry.

Favorite Concert(s):

Kiss in Zaragoza Spain Bull Arena, Radiohead at Bonnaroo and Prince at Warner theatre (Front row, center)

Rent or own your place?

Own

Bucket list items (completed) and yet to do...

Yet to do - Travel around the globe in a year. Goto outer space. Run with the Bulls

Favorite travel places

France, Turkey, Jordan, Japan, Argentina, Scotland

Travel destinations - yet to visit

Galapagos, Seychelles, South Africa, Antartica, New Zealand and Thailand. And the 9 US States I have not visited yet (aside from Iowa).
Zuri
Inspiration Manager

Zuri Inspiration Manager

Zuri loves coming into the office everyday! Heading up the inspiration department here at Attache, she feels most inspired during frequent naps, especially when she snores. She enjoys long walks, strangers who play with her, and meeting other dogs at the S Street dog park. As much as Zuri will deny it, she is a dog and not human. However, if she could speak English, she'd be prone to say - 'Check out StayAttache.com' or maybe just slide you a quick link to https://stayattache.com/inquiry

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