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If You Lived Here

WETA's house-hunting series spotlights a wide array of neighborhoods and properties throughout the national capital area while celebrating each area’s history, culture, notable places and flavor. Season 4 introduces new hosts Jen Osborn and Ricardo Frederick Evans who tour homes and communities with local realtors, exploring the D.C. Metro region one neighborhood at a time.

Ellicott City

28m 39s

Alongside realtor Greg Kinnear, hosts Jen and Ricardo visit three homes in Ellicott City, MD. First, they stop at a condo in the Villages of Montgomery Run. Next up on the tour is a ranch-style home in the Valley Mede neighborhood and then a historic home built in 1874. Also, viewers see must-visit museums, restaurants, and attractions in the town.

In Season 4, new series hosts Jennifer (Jen) Osborn and Ricardo Frederick Evans join a local realtor to tour three homes in each episode and immerse themselves in the communities of the D.C. Metro region one neighborhood at a time. 

Jen and Ricardo visit 12 neighborhoods this season, including Burke, Fairfax, Occoquan/Lorton, and South Arlington in Virginia; Cleveland Park, Hill East, Woodridge/Langdon, and Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C.; and College Park, Gaithersburg, Frederick, and Ellicott City in Maryland. 

The first six episodes of Season 4 of If You Lived Here will air on Mondays at 9 p.m. on WETA PBS and 8 p.m. on WETA Metro, from Oct. 28 through Dec. 9, with no airings on Nov. 18. Six more episodes will premiere in early 2025.

About the Hosts

Jennifer Osborn and Ricardo Fredrick Evans are the new hosts of If You Lived Here, following former hosts Christine Louise and the late John Begeny. Both accomplished performers and arts professionals, Jen and Ricardo met at an open casting call for the Netflix series House of Cards and have been friends for more than a decade. In addition to going to D.C.-area open houses together, they built their friendship through a love of theater and film, the beach, kayaking, and good food.

Jennifer Osborn

Jennifer Osborn

Jennifer Osborn has lived in the D.C. area since 2011, residing in all four quadrants of the District, and eventually landing in Maryland with her partner and two cats. Viewers may recognize her from the Netflix Series House of Cards as the Assistant to Robin Wright's character. She’s performed with theater companies all over the region, including Tennessee Stage Company, Silver Spring Stage, Molotov Theater, and SeeNoSunOnstage, plus countless short films with local directors. She received a Best Actor win at the Knoxville Film Festival Seven Day Shootout for her performance in Personal Day, and at the Frederick 48 Hour Film Festival for her performance in Dog Days.  

Ricardo Frederick Evans

Ricardo Frederick Evans

Ricardo Frederick Evans grew up in the Hillcrest neighborhood of Washington, D.C. and was previously a licensed real estate agent. He attended the National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts, where he is currently an instructor. His theatre credits include African-American Collective Theatre, Arena Stage, Round House Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre, Studio Theatre, Totem Pole Playhouse, and Imagination Stage, where he received a Helen Hayes Award nomination for his work in Doctor Dolittle. He has numerous industrial, short, and independent film credits, including a blink-and-you-miss-it appearance on Netflix’s House of Cards. He’s also co-host and co-producer of the Read More Plays podcast. 

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    Ellicott City

    S4 E11 - 28m 39s

    Alongside realtor Greg Kinnear, hosts Jen and Ricardo visit three homes in Ellicott City, MD. First, they stop at a condo in the Villages of Montgomery Run. Next up on the tour is a ranch-style home in the Valley Mede neighborhood and then a historic home built in 1874. Also, viewers see must-visit museums, restaurants, and attractions in the town.

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    Dupont Circle

    S4 E10 - 28m 38s

    With realtor Bo Billups, hosts Jen and Ricardo take in the history of Dupont Circle, visiting 3 homes in this renowned Washington, D.C. neighborhood. They start the tour with a condo at The Cairo, “the original residential skyscraper.” Next is a Victorian-style row home built in 1870 and finally, a newly renovated, 4-level townhome. Also, viewers get a look at the nearby Woodrow Wilson House.

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    Frederick

    S4 E9 - 28m 32s

    Hosts Jen Osborn and Ricardo Frederick Evans tour three homes in the historic Frederick, MD with realtor Jon Prettyman. Their first stop is at a starter town home in the Willow Bend community, then a home sitting on 3.5 acres of land, and finally, they end at a 1901-built farmhouse with original features. Also, viewers learn about Frederick’s history and the deep German influences on the town.

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    Woodridge & Langdon, DC

    S4 E8 - 28m 38s

    Beginning at the Chuck Brown Memorial Park, Jen & Ricardo join realtor Melanie Davis in the Woodridge & Langdon area of D.C., home to iconic go-go music clubs, Rhode Island Avenue businesses and fascinating history. They start at a new unit in a “boutique condo” building, then visit a renovated 4-bedroom 120-year-old home, and end at a stunning and warm Craftsman style home with two full kitchens.

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    Gaithersburg

    S4 E7 - 28m 36s

    In Gaithersburg, MD, hosts Jen & Ricardo tour three homes with realtor Rashida Lambert. They start at a move-in ready condo in Montgomery Village, then relocate to a single-family home in the Saybrooke Community, and end at a luxury, end-unit townhouse near Downtown Crown. Viewers will also learn about the Gaithersburg Community Museum and the National Institute of Standards and Technology Museum.

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    Fairfax

    S4 E6 - 28m 28s

    After meeting realtor Jay D’Alessandro in downtown Fairfax’s Old Town Square, hosts Jen Osborn and Ricardo Frederick Evans tour three homes at three different price points in Fairfax, VA. Along the way, they consider the historic importance of Fairfax’s Historic Blenheim and the Civil War Interpretive Center and the ongoing work to better understand its soldier graffiti.

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    Hill East

    S4 E5 - 28m 29s

    With realtor Joel Nelson, hosts Jen Osborn and Ricardo Frederick Evans visit three homes at three different price points in Washington D.C.’s Hill East neighborhood. Along the way, they explore some of the neighborhood's long-standing community hubs, like the well-known Pretzel Bakery and Congressional Cemetery.

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    College Park

    S4 E4 - 28m 38s

    With the help of realtor Don Bunuan, hosts Jen Osborn and Ricardo Frederick Evans visit three homes at three different price points in College Park, the home of the University of Maryland. Along the way, viewers can explore the rich history of the neighborhood with visits to the archives of Hornbake Library and the College Park Aviation Museum.

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    Occoquan/Lorton, VA

    S4 E3 - 28m 38s

    After meeting realtor Theo Daubresse along the Occoquan River, hosts Jen Osborn and Ricardo Frederick Evans tour three homes at three different price points in Occoquan and Lorton, VA. In doing so, the hosts learn more about the history of the town’s very first automated mill, its Artists’ Undertaking Gallery, and its renovated Workhouse Arts Center.

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    Cleveland Park

    S4 E2 - 28m 37s

    After meeting with realtor Christine Basso Fitzgerald at the Rosedale Conservancy, hosts Jen Osborn and Ricardo Frederick Evans visited three homes at three different price points in Washington D.C.’s Cleveland Park. Along the way, the hosts reflect on the neighborhood’s history as a booming suburb, and the role the Tregaron Conservancy continues to play in the community.

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    Burke

    S4 E1 - 28m 39s

    Following a walk in Royal Lake Park with realtor Lauren Breslaw, hosts Jen Osborn and Ricardo Frederick Evans visit three homes at three different price points in Burke, VA. Along the way, they explore the history of the community’s railroad, its Copperthite Racetrack, and the residents’ successful campaign against the construction of “Burke Airport.”

Remembering John Begeny

On August 21, 2023, the WETA community lost a dear friend in John Begeny, co-host of If You Lived Here. Learn more about John's amazing life, and share your memories.

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