It’s Architecture Thursday, or something. Flickr user Grundlepuck took this great shot of the National Association of Realtors building reflecting a gorgeous sky. Commenter IntagibleArts smartly noted, “The building certainly blends into the clouds better than it blends into the neighborhood.” True enough, but it makes for good photography. EXIF….

Written by DCist contributor Rob Birgfeld This week, the Post ran an article focusing on the trend of young home buyers eager to make a quick dollar — or escape the landlord and build some equity — through investing in real estate. The story profiles a variety of twenty-somethings from around the metropolitan area who have purchased or sold homes, sometimes relying on somewhat creative financing schemes including loans from parents and adjustable rate mortgages….

It looks like August might be a busy month in D.C. baseball, though not necessarily on the field. Recent news reports and rumors indicate that the current owners of the Nationals — Major League Baseball’s 29 teams — may well announce the winner of the bidding process for the ownership of the team later this month. Eight groups are competing for what may be one of the most expensive teams ever sold, with the highest…

After several weeks of renovations, Savino Recine is set to open his new dining lounge at One Dupont Circle. Recine, whose eponymous Savino’s Café and Lounge previously inhabited the location, closed his three-year-old fine dining restaurant and lounge after realizing the marriage was less than optimal. Recine has switched concepts and rechristened the space Cloud. The decor will reflect the new theme, with “a pearly, iridescent white floor, white faux leather seating, and gauzy white…