Condo Parties Lure Guests, Maybe Potential Buyers

The parties with the biggest draw in Washington these days have nothing to do with politics. According to The Post, condo developers are throwing the hottest events in town—offering everything from celebrities to smoked salmon to scotch tastings to attract new buyers. The number of new condos is rising while condo sales are down, thus the intense marketing efforts. There's debate about whether the parties, which can cost upward of $50,000, actually help sales or just provide another opportunity to network. But at least for now, the champagne continues to flow.