SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                           Washington, D.C.   20549

                                   FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
(X)        QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
           EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
                                       OR
(  )       TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13  OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
           EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

     FOR QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2001        COMMISSION FILE NO. 1-6622
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                    WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST
            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


                                             

                     MARYLAND                                  53-0261100
 __________________________________________        ____________________________________
    (State or other jurisdiction of                (IRS Employer Identification Number)
     incorporation or organization)



             6110 EXECUTIVE BOULEVARD, ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND    20852
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             (Address of principal executive office)        (Zip code)


       Registrant's telephone number, including area code (301) 984-9400
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              (Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
                         if changed since last report)


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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding twelve (12) months (or such shorter period that the Registrant was
required to file such report) and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past ninety (90) days.

                            YES     X           NO  ____
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of
common stock, as of the close of the period covered by this report.

                   SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST  38,697,250


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                    WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST


                                     INDEX




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Part I:   Financial Information
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              Item l.   Financial Statements
                        Consolidated Balance Sheets                                        3
                        Consolidated Statements of Income                                  4
                        Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity          5
                        Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows                              6
                        Notes to Financial Statements                                      7

              Item 2.   Management's Discussion and Analysis                              14

Part II:  Other Information
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              Item l.   Legal Proceedings                                                 20

              Item 2.   Changes in Securities                                             20

              Item 3.   Defaults upon Senior Securities                                   20

              Item 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders               20

              Item 5.   Other Information                                                 20

              Item 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                                  20

              Signatures                                                                  21


                                    Part I

                             FINANCIAL INFORMATION
                             ---------------------

The information furnished in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets,
Statements of Income, Statements of Cash Flows and Statement of Changes in
Shareholders' Equity reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring
items, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair
presentation of the financial position, results of operations and of cash flows
for the interim periods.  The accompanying financial statements and notes
thereto should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes
for the three years ended December 31, 2000 included in the Trust's 2000 Annual
Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


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                                    Part I
                         Item I. Financial Statements

                    WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST

                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                   (In Thousands, except per share amounts)




                                                                                   (Unaudited)
                                                                                  September 30,                    December 31,
                                                                                       2001                            2000
                                                                                ------------------              ----------------
                                                                                                            
Assets
  Real estate at cost                                                                  $746,858                        $698,513
  Accumulated depreciation                                                             (116,463)                       (100,906)
                                                                               ----------------                  --------------
          Total investment in real estate                                               630,395                         597,607

  Cash and cash equivalents                                                              32,953                           6,426
  Rents and other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful
      accounts of $1,902 and $1,743, respectively                                        10,705                           9,795
  Prepaid expenses and other assets                                                      20,748                          19,587
                                                                               ----------------                  --------------
                                                                                       $694,801                        $633,415
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Liabilities
  Accounts payable and other liabilities                                                $11,776                         $13,048
  Advance rents                                                                           2,791                           3,269
  Tenant security deposits                                                                6,071                           5,624
  Mortgage notes payable                                                                 85,641                          86,260
  Notes payable                                                                         265,000                         265,000
                                                                               ----------------                  --------------
                                                                                        371,279                         373,201
                                                                               ----------------                  --------------
Minority interest                                                                         1,594                           1,558
                                                                               ----------------                  --------------

Shareholders' Equity
  Shares of beneficial interest; $.01 par value; 100,000
   shares authorized: 38,693 and 35,740 shares issued and
   outstanding at September 30, 2001 and December 31,
   2000, respectively                                                                       387                             357
  Additional paid-in capital                                                            321,541                         258,299
                                                                               ----------------                  --------------
                                                                                        321,928                         258,656
                                                                               ----------------                  --------------
                                                                                       $694,801                        $633,415
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                See accompanying notes to financial statements

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                    WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST

                       CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                   (In Thousands, except per share amounts)
                                  (Unaudited)



                                                           Quarter Ended September 30,            Nine Months Ended September 30,
                                                             2001                2000                2001                2000
                                                       ---------------      --------------      -------------      --------------
                                                                                                         

Real estate rental revenue                           $        37,873       $       34,230       $     110,618     $       99,520
Real estate expenses                                         (10,813)              (9,676)            (31,805)           (28,679)
                                                     ---------------       --------------       -------------     --------------
Operating income                                              27,060               24,554              78,813             70,841
Depreciation and amortization                                 (6,800)              (5,810)            (19,694)           (16,889)
                                                     ---------------       --------------       -------------     --------------
Income from real estate                                       20,260               18,744              59,119             53,952

Other income                                                     302                  288               1,251                679
Interest expense                                              (6,731)              (6,394)            (20,178)           (18,796)
General and administrative                                    (1,303)              (1,914)             (4,541)            (5,757)
                                                     ---------------       --------------       -------------     --------------

Income before gain on sale of real estate                     12,528               10,724              35,651             30,078

Gain on sale of real estate                                    4,296                2,069               4,296              3,567
                                                     ---------------       --------------       -------------     --------------

Net Income                                           $        16,824       $       12,793       $      39,947     $       33,645
                                                     ===============       ==============       =============     ==============

Per share information based on the
     weighted average number
     of shares outstanding

Shares-- Basic                                                38,460               35,734              37,312             35,734

Shares-- Diluted                                              38,795               35,932              37,618             35,829

Income before gain on sale of real
  estate - Basic                                               $0.33                $0.30               $0.96              $0.84
                                                     ===============       ==============       =============     ==============

Income before gain on sale of real
  estate - Diluted                                             $0.32                $0.30               $0.95              $0.84
                                                     ===============       ==============       =============     ==============

Net income per share-- Basic                                   $0.44                $0.36               $1.07              $0.94
                                                     ===============       ==============       =============     ==============

Net income per share-- Diluted                                 $0.43                $0.36               $1.06              $0.94
                                                     ===============       ==============       =============     ==============

Dividends paid                                               $0.3325              $0.3125             $0.9775            $0.9175
                                                     ===============       ==============       =============     ==============



                See accompanying notes to financial statements

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                    WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST

           CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
                 FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED September 30, 2001
                                (In Thousands)
                                  (Unaudited)






                                                                                            Additional          Shareholders'
                                             Shares                   Par Value           Paid in Capital           Equity
                                     ------------------------    --------------------   --------------------   -----------------
                                                                                                       

Balance, December 31, 2000                        35,740                    $357               $258,299            $258,656
Net  income                                            -                       -                 39,947              39,947
Dividends                                              -                       -                (36,780)            (36,780)
Share Offering                                     2,535                      25                 53,083              53,108
Share Options Exercised
     and Share Grants                                418                       5                  6,992               6,997
                                       -----------------       -----------------       ----------------      --------------

Balance, September 30, 2001                       38,693                    $387               $321,541            $321,928
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                See accompanying notes to financial statements

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                     WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                 (In Thousands)



                                                                                                 (Unaudited)
                                                                                        Nine Months Ended September 30,
                                                                                        2001                      2000
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Cash Flow From Operating Activities
  Net income                                                                           $39,947                   $33,645
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
    provided by operating activities
  Gain on sale of real estate                                                           (4,296)                   (3,567)
  Depreciation and amortization                                                         19,694                    16,703
  Increases in other assets                                                             (3,296)                   (3,061)
  Changes in other liabilities                                                            (541)                   (1,740)
                                                                               ----------------          ----------------

    Net cash provided by operating activities                                           51,508                    41,980
                                                                               ----------------          ----------------


Cash Flow From Investing Activities
  Capital improvements to real estate                                                   (8,794)                  (12,248)
  Non-real estate capital improvements                                                    (212)                     (251)
  Real estate acquisitions                                                             (46,070)                   (9,503)
  Cash received for sale of real estate                                                  8,115                     5,732
                                                                               ----------------          ----------------

    Net cash used in investing activities                                              (46,961)                  (16,270)
                                                                               ----------------          ----------------

Cash Flow From Financing Activities
  Share offering                                                                        53,083                         -
  Dividends paid                                                                       (36,780)                  (32,786)
  Borrowings -  Lines of credit                                                              -                     7,000
  Principal payments -  Mortgage note payable                                             (619)                     (573)
  Share options exercised                                                                6,296                       183
                                                                               ----------------          ----------------

    Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities                                 21,980                   (26,176)
                                                                               ----------------          ----------------

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                                    26,527                      (466)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year                                           6,426                     4,716
                                                                               ----------------          ----------------

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                             $32,953                    $4,250
                                                                               ================          ================

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
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Cash paid for interest during the nine months ended September 30                       $22,082                   $21,869
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                See accompanying notes to financial statements


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                    WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                              SEPTEMBER 30, 2001



NOTE 1: NATURE OF BUSINESS
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Washington Real Estate Investment Trust ("WRIT" or the "Trust"), a Maryland real
estate investment trust, is a self-administered, self managed qualified equity
real estate investment trust, successor to a trust organized in 1960.  The
Trust's business consists of the ownership of income-producing real estate
properties in the greater Washington - Baltimore region.

WRIT operates in a manner intended to enable it to qualify as a real estate
investment trust under the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code").  In accordance
with the Code, a trust which distributes its capital gains and at least 90% of
its taxable income to its shareholders each year (95% for years prior to 2001),
and which meets certain other conditions, will not be taxed on that portion of
its taxable income which is distributed to its shareholders.  Accordingly, no
provision for Federal income taxes is required.

NOTE 2: ACCOUNTING POLICIES
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Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared pursuant to
the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Certain
information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although
WRIT believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information
presented not misleading.

Comprehensive Income

WRIT has no items of comprehensive income that would require separate reporting
in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

Earnings Per Common Share

"Basic earnings per share" is computed as net income divided by the weighted
average common shares outstanding.  "Diluted earnings per share" is computed as
net income divided by the total weighted average common shares outstanding plus
the effect of dilutive common equivalent shares outstanding for the period.
Dilutive common equivalent shares reflect the assumed issuance of additional
common shares pursuant to certain of WRIT's share based compensation plans that
could potentially reduce or "dilute" earnings per share, based on the treasury
stock method.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In June 1998, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133,
"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" was issued.  This
statement (as amended by SFAS No. 137, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments
and Hedging Activities--Deferral of the Effective Date of FASB Statement No.
133) establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments,
including certain derivative instruments


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                    WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                              SEPTEMBER 30, 2001


embedded in other contracts (collectively referred to as derivatives) and for
hedging activities. It requires that an entity recognize all derivatives as
either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial position and measure
those instruments at fair value. If certain conditions are met, a derivative may
be specifically designated as (a) a hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair
value of a recognized asset or liability or an unrecognized firm commitment, (b)
a hedge of the exposure to variable cash flows of a forecasted transaction, or
(c) a hedge of the foreign currency exposure to a net investment in a foreign
operation, an unrecognized firm commitment, an available-for-sale security, or a
foreign-currency-denominated forecasted transaction. This statement is effective
for all fiscal quarters of fiscal years beginning after January 1, 2001.
Although WRIT currently has no derivative instruments, this statement will
affect derivative instruments acquired by WRIT in future periods.

In August 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 144,
Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, which supersedes
SFAS No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for
Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of. SFAS No. 144 is effective for all quarters
of fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. WRIT does not believe the
standard will materially impact its financial statements.

Revenue Recognition

Residential properties are leased under operating leases with terms of generally
one year or less, and commercial properties are leased under operating leases
with average terms of three to five years.  WRIT recognizes rental income and
rental abatements from its residential and commercial leases when earned in
accordance with SFAS No. 13.  WRIT records an allowance for doubtful accounts
equal to the estimated uncollectible amounts.  This estimate is based on WRIT's
historical experience and a review of the current status of its receivables.

Deferred Financing Costs

Costs associated with the issuance of notes payable are capitalized and
amortized using the effective interest rate method over the term of the related
notes.

Real Estate and Depreciation

Buildings are depreciated on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives
not exceeding 50 years.  All capital improvement expenditures associated with
replacements, improvements, or major repairs to real property are depreciated
using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives ranging from 3
to 30 years.  All tenant improvements are amortized over the shorter of the
useful life or the term of the lease.  Maintenance and repair costs are charged
to expense as incurred.

WRIT recognizes impairment losses on long-lived assets used in operations when
indicators of impairment are present and the net undiscounted cash flows
estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets' carrying
amount.  Impairment is generally assessed through comparison of amortized value
to fair value.  No such losses have been recorded during 2001 or 2000.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include investments readily convertible to known
amounts of cash with original maturities of 90 days or less.


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                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                              SEPTEMBER 30, 2001



Use of Estimates in the Financial Statements

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make certain estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Reclassifications

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year
presentation.

NOTE 3: REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS
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WRIT's real estate investment portfolio, at cost, consists of properties located
in Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia as follows:


                                                         September 30, 2001
                                                           (in thousands)
                                                        ---------------------

Office buildings                                                    $427,469
Industrial centers                                                   118,666
Multifamily                                                          105,293
Retail centers                                                        95,430
                                                                    --------
                                                                    $746,858
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WRIT acquired the following properties during 2001:





                                                                                                           Purchase
                        Property                   Property               Rentable                       Contract Cost
 Acquisition Date         Name                        Type               Square Feet         Units      (in thousands)
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February 15, 2001   1611 N. Clarendon               Multifamily            10,640             14             $ 1,500
April 19, 2001      One Central Plaza                 Office              274,138             N/A            $44,400



On September 28, 2001, WRIT sold its 10400 Connecticut Avenue office building
for $8.4 million in cash resulting in a gain of approximately $4.3 million.
WRIT utilized the proceeds from this sale in a tax-deferred exchange (see Note
8: Subsequent Event). The total revenues and net income for this property were
$0.3 million and $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000 and
$1.0 million and $0.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2001.

NOTE 4:  MORTGAGE NOTES PAYABLE
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On September 20, 1999, WRIT assumed an $8.7 million mortgage note payable as
partial consideration for its acquisition of Avondale Apartments.  The mortgage
bears interest at 7.875 percent per annum.  Principal and interest are payable
monthly until November 1, 2005, at which time all unpaid principal and interest
are payable in full.


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                              SEPTEMBER 30, 2001


On September 27, 1999, WRIT executed a $50.0 million mortgage note payable
secured by the Ashby Apartments, Country Club Towers, Munson Hill Towers, Park
Adams and Roosevelt Towers.  The mortgage bears interest at a fixed 7.14 percent
per annum and is payable monthly until October 1, 2009, at which time all unpaid
principal and interest are payable in full.  The funds were used to repay
advances on its lines of credit.

Annual maturities of principal as of September 30, 2001 are as follows:

                               (in thousands)

2001                             $   215
2002                                 903
2003                               7,368
2004                                 820
2005                              26,335
Thereafter                        50,000
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Total                            $85,641
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NOTE 5:  UNSECURED LINES OF CREDIT PAYABLE
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As of September 30, 2001, WRIT had two unsecured credit commitments in the
amount of $50 million and $25 million, with $0 outstanding under the credit
commitments leaving $75 million available.  Under the terms of the credit
commitments, interest only is payable monthly, in arrears, on the unpaid
principal balance.  All new advances will bear interest at LIBOR plus a spread
based on WRIT's credit rating on its publicly issued debt.  All unpaid interest
and principal can be prepaid prior to the expiration of WRIT's interest rate
lock-in periods.  This prepayment is not subject to a yield maintenance
obligation or other penalty on the $50 million credit commitment but is subject
to a yield maintenance obligation on the $25 million credit commitment.

The $50 million credit commitment requires WRIT to pay the lender unused
commitment fees at the rate of 0.200 percent per annum on the amount by which
the unused portion of the commitment exceeds the balance of outstanding advances
and term loans. The $25 million credit commitment requires WRIT to pay the
lender a facility management fee of 0.175 percent per annum on the commitment
amount of $25 million.  These fees are payable quarterly.  The credit
commitments also contain certain financial covenants related to debt, net worth,
and cash flow as well as non-financial covenants, all of which WRIT has met as
of September 30, 2001.


NOTE 6: NOTES PAYABLE
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On August 13, 1996 WRIT sold $50 million of 7.125 percent 7-year unsecured notes
due August 13, 2003, and $50 million of 7.25 percent unsecured 10-year notes due
August 13, 2006.  The 7-year notes were sold at 99.107 percent of par and the
10-year notes were sold at 98.166 percent of par.  Net proceeds to the Trust
after deducting underwriting expenses were $97.6 million.  The 7-year notes bear
an effective interest rate of 7.46 percent, and the 10-year notes bear an
effective interest rate of 7.49 percent, for a combined effective interest rate
of 7.47 percent.  WRIT used the proceeds of these notes to repay advances on its
lines of credit and to finance acquisitions and capital improvements to its
properties.


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                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                              SEPTEMBER 30, 2001


On February 20, 1998, WRIT sold $50 million of 7.25 percent unsecured notes due
February 25, 2028 at 98.653 percent to yield approximately 7.36 percent.  WRIT
also sold $60 million in unsecured Mandatory Par Put Remarketed Securities
("MOPPRS") at an effective borrowing rate through the remarketing date (February
2008) of approximately 6.74 percent.  The net proceeds to WRIT after deducting
loan origination fees was $102.7 million.  WRIT used the proceeds of these notes
for general business purposes, including repayment of outstanding advances under
its lines of credit and to finance acquisitions and capital improvements to its
properties.  WRIT's costs of the borrowings of approximately $7.2 million will
be amortized over the lives of the notes using the effective interest method.

On November 6, 2000, WRIT sold $55.0 million of 7.78 percent unsecured notes due
November 2004.  The notes bear an effective interest rate of 7.89 percent.
Total proceeds to the Trust, net of underwriting fees, were $54.8 million.  WRIT
used the proceeds of these notes to repay advances on its lines of credit.

These notes contain certain financial and non-financial covenants, all of which
WRIT has met as of September 30, 2001.

NOTE 7: SEGMENT INFORMATION
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WRIT has four reportable segments: Office Buildings, Industrial Centers,
Multifamily Properties and Retail Centers.  Office Buildings represent 56
percent of real estate rental revenue and provide office space for various types
of businesses.  Industrial Centers represent 13 percent of real estate rental
revenue and are used for warehousing and distribution.  Multifamily Properties
represent 19 percent of real estate rental revenue and provide housing for
families throughout the Washington Metropolitan area.  Retail Centers represent
the remaining 12 percent of real estate rental revenue and are typically
neighborhood grocery store or drug store anchored retail centers.

The accounting policies of each of the segments are the same as those described
in Note 2.  WRIT evaluates performance based upon operating income from the
combined properties in each segment.  WRIT's reportable segments are
consolidations of similar properties.  They are managed separately because each
segment requires different operating, pricing and leasing strategies.  All of
these properties have been acquired separately and are incorporated into the
applicable segment.


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                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                              SEPTEMBER 30, 2001



                                                       (in thousands)
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                                            Three Months Ended September 30, 2001
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                                       Office            Industrial                  Retail      Corporate and
                                      Buildings            Centers    Multifamily    Centers          Other     Consolidated
                              ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                              
Real estate rental revenue              $ 21,278           $  4,968       $ 7,016   $ 4,611           $     -       $ 37,873
Real estate expenses                      (6,401)            (1,013)       (2,459)     (940)                -        (10,813)
                              ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating income                          14,877              3,955         4,557     3,671                 -         27,060
Depreciation and amortization             (3,939)            (1,015)         (956)     (580)             (310)        (6,800)
                              ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income from real estate                   10,938              2,940         3,601     3,091              (310)        20,260
Other income                                   -                  -             -         -               302            302
Interest expense                            (398)                 -        (1,078)     (155)           (5,100)        (6,731)
General and administrative                     -                  -             -         -            (1,303)        (1,303)
                              ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net income before gain on
 sale of real estate                      10,540              2,940         2,522     2,936            (6,411)        12,528
Gain on Sale of Real Estate                4,296                  -             -         -                 -          4,296
                              ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Income                              $ 14,836           $  2,940       $ 2,522   $ 2,936           $(6,411)      $ 16,824
                              ==============================================================================================

Capital investments                     $  1,917           $    421       $   766   $   381           $   141       $  3,626
                              ==============================================================================================

Total assets                            $381,131           $106,500       $80,228   $81,749           $45,193       $694,801
                              ==============================================================================================





                                                       (in thousands)
                                                       --------------
                                            Three Months Ended September 30, 2000
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                                       Office            Industrial                  Retail      Corporate and
                                      Buildings            Centers    Multifamily    Centers          Other     Consolidated
                              ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                              
Real estate rental revenue              $ 18,075           $  5,129       $ 6,585   $ 4,441           $     -       $ 34,230
Real estate expenses                      (5,466)              (960)       (2,389)     (861)                -         (9,676)
                              ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating income                          12,609              4,169         4,196     3,580                 -         24,554
Depreciation and amortization             (3,345)              (976)         (892)     (597)                -         (5,810)
                              ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income from real estate                    9,264              3,193         3,304     2,983                 -         18,744
Other income                                   -                  -             -         -               288            288
Interest expense                            (407)                 -        (1,082)     (160)           (4,745)        (6,394)
General and administrative                     -                  -             -         -            (1,914)        (1,914)
                              ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net income before gain on
 sale of real estate                       8,857              3,193         2,222     2,823            (6,371)        10,724
Gain on Sale of Real Estate                    -                  -             -     2,069                 -          2,069
                              ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Income                              $  8,857           $  3,193       $ 2,222   $ 4,892           $(6,371)      $ 12,793
                              ==============================================================================================

Capital investments                     $  9,358           $  1,636       $ 1,149   $   472           $   118       $ 12,733
                              ==============================================================================================

Total assets                            $326,825           $107,373       $80,266   $82,310           $17,436       $614,210
                              ==============================================================================================


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                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                              SEPTEMBER 30, 2001



                                                       (in thousands)
                                                       --------------
                                            Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                       Office            Industrial                  Retail      Corporate and
                                      Buildings            Centers    Multifamily    Centers          Other     Consolidated
                              ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                              
Real estate rental revenue              $ 60,507            $15,400       $20,512   $14,199          $      -       $110,618
Real estate expenses                     (18,038)            (3,448)       (7,309)   (3,010)                -        (31,805)
                              ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating income                          42,469             11,952        13,203    11,189                 -         78,813
Depreciation and amortization            (11,246)            (3,059)       (2,849)   (1,746)             (794)       (19,694)
                              ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income from real estate                   31,223              8,893        10,354     9,443              (794)        59,119
Other income                                   -                  -             -         -             1,251          1,251
Interest expense                          (1,135)                 -        (3,238)     (468)          (15,338)       (20,178)
General and administrative                     -                  -             -         -            (4,541)        (4,541)
                              ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net income before gain on
 sale of real estate                      30,089              8,893         7,116     8,975           (19,422)        35,651
Gain on Sale of Real Estate                4,296                  -             -         -                 -          4,296
                              ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Income                              $ 34,385            $ 8,893       $ 7,116   $ 8,975          $(19,422)      $ 39,947
                              ==============================================================================================

Capital investments                     $ 49,713            $ 1,614       $ 2,995   $   542          $    212       $ 55,076
                              ==============================================================================================





                                                       (in thousands)
                                                       --------------
                                            Nine Months Ended September 30, 2000
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                       Office            Industrial                  Retail      Corporate and
                                      Buildings            Centers    Multifamily    Centers          Other     Consolidated
                              ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                              
Real estate rental revenue              $ 52,169            $14,343       $19,448   $13,560          $      -       $ 99,520
Real estate expenses                     (15,673)            (2,973)       (7,151)   (2,882)                -        (28,679)
                              ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating income                          36,496             11,370        12,297    10,678                 -         70,841
Depreciation and amortization             (9,619)            (2,851)       (2,596)   (1,823)                -        (16,889)
                              ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income from real estate                   26,877              8,519         9,701     8,855                 -         53,952
Other income                                   -                  -             -         -               679            679
Interest expense                          (1,159)                 -        (3,248)     (480)          (13,909)       (18,796)
General and administrative                     -                  -             -         -            (5,757)        (5,757)
                              ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net income before gain on
 sale of real estate                      25,718              8,519         6,453     8,375           (18,987)        30,078
Gain on Sale of Real Estate                    -                  -             -     3,567                 -          3,567
                              ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Income                              $ 25,718            $ 8,519       $ 6,453   $11,942          $(18,987)      $ 33,645
                              ==============================================================================================

Capital investments                     $ 13,138            $ 3,454       $ 2,751   $ 2,378          $    281       $ 22,002
                              ==============================================================================================



NOTE 8: SUBSEQUENT EVENT
- ------------------------

On November 1, 2001, WRIT acquired Sullyfield Commerce Center for a purchase
price of  $21.6 million.  The purchase price of $21.6 million was all cash
subject to the assumption of the existing mortgage of $8,535,141 bearing
interest at 9% and maturing January 1, 2007.

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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                           AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
- ---------------------

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
- --------------------------

WRIT's Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations contains statements that may be considered forward looking.
Although WRIT believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking
statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that
its expectations will be achieved.  Factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially from WRIT's current expectations include the economic health
of WRIT's tenants, the economic health of the Greater Washington-Baltimore
region or other markets WRIT may enter, the supply of competing properties,
inflation, consumer confidence, unemployment rates, consumer tastes and
preferences, stock price and interest rate fluctuations, WRIT's future capital
requirements, compliance with applicable laws, including those concerning the
environment and access by persons with disabilities, and weather conditions.


REAL ESTATE RENTAL REVENUE AND OPERATING INCOME: Three Months Ended September
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
30, 2001 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2000
- --------------------------------------------------------------

Total revenues for the third quarter of 2001 increased 10.6% ($3.6 million) to
$37.9 million from $34.2 million in the third quarter of 2000.  Operating income
increased 10.2% ($2.5 million) to $27.1 million from $24.6 million in the third
quarter of 2000.

For the third quarter of 2001, WRIT's office buildings had increases of 17.7% in
revenues and 18.0% in operating income, over the third quarter of 2000.  These
increases were primarily due to the acquisition of Courthouse Square in October
2000, the acquisition of One Central Plaza in April 2001 and increased core
portfolio operating income. Comparing those office buildings owned by WRIT for
the entire third quarter of 2000 and 2001, revenue and operating income
increased 3.0% and 4.2%, respectively.  These increases in revenues and
operating income were primarily due to increases in rental rates and tenant pass
through expense recoveries across the sector.  This operating income increase
was partially offset by an increase of $0.9 million (17.1%) in real estate
expenses during third quarter 2000.  Occupancy levels were relatively unchanged,
decreasing slightly to 96.9% in third quarter 2001 from 97.1% in third quarter
2000.

For the third quarter of 2001, WRIT's industrial distribution center revenues
and operating income decreased 3.1% and 5.1%, respectively, over the third
quarter of 2000.  Rental rates increased 4.8% for the sector, but were partially
offset by decreased tenant pass through recoveries.  Occupancy rates improved to
98.9% in the third quarter of 2001 from 96.5% in the third quarter of 2000.
Operating income was partially offset by a $0.05 million (5.5%) increase in real
estate expenses during third quarter 2001.

For the third quarter of 2001, WRIT's multifamily revenues and operating income
increased 6.6% and 8.6%, respectively, over the third quarter of 2000. These
increases were primarily due to increased rental rates in WRIT's core portfolio.
Occupancy rates decreased slightly from 97.5% in the third quarter of 2000 to
96.4% in the third quarter of 2001.  Operating income was partially offset by a
$0.07 million (2.9%) increase in real estate expenses during third quarter 2001.

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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                           AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

For the third quarter of 2001, WRIT's retail center revenues and operating
income increased 3.8% and 2.5%, respectively, over the third quarter of 2000.
These increases were primarily due to increased core portfolio revenues and
operating income, offset by the August 2000 sale of Clairmont Center.  Comparing
those shopping centers owned by WRIT for the entire third quarter of 2000 and
2001, revenue and operating income increased by 5.7% and 5.9%, respectively.
These increases were primarily due to increased rental rates.  Occupancy rates
were relatively unchanged from 95.0% in the third quarter of 2000 to 95.3% in
the third quarter of 2001.  Operating income was partially offset by a $0.08
million (9.2%) increase in real estate expenses during third quarter 2001.

REAL ESTATE RENTAL REVENUE AND OPERATING INCOME: Nine Months Ended September 30,
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2001 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2000
- ---------------------------------------------------------

Total revenues for the first nine months of 2001 increased 11.2% ($11.1 million)
to $110.6 million from $99.5 million for the first nine months of 2000.
Operating income increased 11.3% ($8.0 million) to $78.8 million for the first
nine months of 2001 from $70.8 million for the first nine months of 2000.

For the first nine months of 2001, WRIT's office buildings had increases of
16.0% in revenues and 16.4% in operating income, over the first nine months of
2000.  These increases were primarily due to the acquisitions of Wayne Plaza in
May 2000, Courthouse Square in October 2000, One Central Plaza in April 2001 and
increased core portfolio operating income.  Comparing those office buildings
owned by WRIT for the entire first nine months of 2000 and 2001, revenue and
operating income increased 5.5% and 6.3%, respectively.  These increases in
revenues and operating income were primarily due to increases in rental rates
and occupancy levels.  Operating income was partially offset by an increase of
$2.4 million (15.1%) in real estate expenses in the first nine months of 2001.

For the first nine months of 2001, WRIT's industrial distribution center
revenues and operating income increased 7.4% and 6.1%, respectively, over the
first nine months of 2000.  This was primarily due to increased core portfolio
operating income and increased occupancy.  Operating income was partially offset
by an increase of $0.5 million (16.0%) in real estate expenses in the first nine
months of 2001.

For the first nine months of 2001, WRIT's multifamily revenues and operating
income increased 5.5% and 7.4%, respectively, over the first nine months of
2000. These increases were primarily due to increased rental and occupancy
rates.  Operating income was partially offset by an increase of $0.2 million
(2.2%) in real estate expenses in the first nine months of 2001.

For the first nine months of 2001, WRIT's retail center revenues and operating
income increased 4.7% and 4.8%, respectively, over the first nine months of
2000.  The increases in revenue and operating income were primarily due to
increased core portfolio revenues, offset by the sale of Prince William Plaza in
February 2000 and the sale of Clairmont Center in August 2000.  Comparing those
shopping centers owned by WRIT for the entire first nine months of 2000 and
2001, revenue and operating income increased by 7.9% and 8.9%, respectively.
These increases were primarily due to increased rental rates and increased
tenant pass through expense recoveries.  Operating income was partially offset
by a $0.1 million increase (4.5%) in real estate expenses in the first nine
months of 2001.

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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                           AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS



OPERATING EXPENSES AND OTHER RESULTS OF OPERATIONS: Three Months Ended September
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
30, 2001 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2000
- --------------------------------------------------------------

Real estate expenses increased $1.1 million or 11.8% to $10.8 million for the
third quarter of 2001 as compared to $9.7 million for the third quarter of 2000.
This increase was primarily due to expenses relating to $26.5 million of
properties acquired in 2000, $46.1 million of properties acquired in 2001,
higher real estate taxes and a 2.0% increase in core portfolio operating
expense, partially offset by the impact of the $6.2 million of properties sold
throughout 2000.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased $1.0 million or 17.0% to $6.8
million for the third quarter of 2001 as compared to $5.8 million for the third
quarter of 2000.  This was primarily due to the impact of $26.6 million of
acquisitions throughout 2000, $46.1 million of properties acquired in 2001 and
2000 and 2001 capital and tenant improvement expenditures, which totaled $16.3
million and $8.8 million, respectively.  This amount was partially offset by
property dispositions of $6.2 million throughout 2000.

Total interest expense increased $0.3 million or 5.3% to $6.7 million for the
third quarter of 2001 as compared to $6.4 million for the third quarter of 2000.
This increase was primarily attributable to the issuance of  $55.0 million of
medium term notes in November 2000, net of interest savings on the line of
credit borrowings paid off with the proceeds of these notes.   For the third
quarter of 2001, notes payable interest expense was $5.0 million, mortgage
interest expense was $1.6 million and lines of credit interest expense was $0.1
million.  For the third quarter of 2000, notes payable interest expense was $3.9
million, mortgage interest expense was $1.6 million and lines of credit interest
expense was $0.8 million.

General and administrative expenses decreased $0.6 million or 31.9% to $1.3
million for the third quarter of 2001 as compared to $1.9 million for the third
quarter of 2000. The change was primarily attributable to increased property
management profits that in turn reduce the administrative expenses of the Trust
and decreased incentive compensation. For the third quarter of 2001, general and
administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue were 3.4% as compared to 5.6%
for the third quarter of 2000.

Gain on sale of real estate for the three months ended September 30, 2001 was
$4.3 million, resulting from the sale of 10400 Connecticut Avenue.  Gain on sale
of real estate for the three months ended September 30, 2000 was $2.1 million,
resulting from the sale of Clairmont Center and the Westminster parcel.

OPERATING EXPENSES AND OTHER RESULTS OF OPERATIONS: Nine Months Ended September
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
30, 2001 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2000
- -------------------------------------------------------------

Real estate expenses increased $3.1 million or 10.9% to $31.8 million for the
first nine months of 2001 as compared to $28.7 million for the first nine months
of 2000.  This increase was primarily due to expenses relating to properties
acquired in 2000 and 2001, partially offset by 2000 dispositions, as well as
increased core portfolio utilities, real estate taxes, management fees, repairs
and maintenance and operating services and supplies expenses in 2001 as compared
to 2000.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased $2.8 million or 16.6% to $19.7
million for the first nine months of 2001 as compared to $16.9 million for the
first nine months of 2000. This was primarily due to 2000 and year to date 2001
acquisitions of $26.5 million and $46.0 million, respectively, and 2000 and year
to date 2001 capital and

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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                           AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


tenant improvement expenditures which totaled $16.3 million and $8.8 million,
respectively.

Total interest expense was increased $1.4 million or 7.4% to $20.2 million for
the first nine months of 2001 as compared to $18.8 million for the first nine
months of 2000.  This increase was primarily attributable to the issuance of
$55.0 million of medium term notes in November 2000, net of interest savings on
the line of credit borrowings paid off with the proceeds of these notes.  For
the first nine months of 2001, notes payable interest expense was $15.1 million,
mortgage interest expense was $4.8 million and lines of credit interest expense
was $0.2 million.  For the first nine months of 2000, notes payable interest
expense was $11.8 million, mortgage interest expense was $4.9 million and lines
of credit interest expense was $2.1 million.

General and administrative expenses decreased $1.2 million or 21.1% to $4.5
million for the first nine months of 2001 as compared to $5.7 million for the
first nine months of 2000. The change was primarily attributable to increased
property management profits that in turn reduce the administrative expenses of
the Trust and decreased incentive compensation. For the first nine months of
2001, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue were 4.1%
as compared to 5.8% for the first nine months of 2000.

Gain on sale of real estate for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 was
$4.3 million, resulting from the sale of 10400 Connecticut Avenue.  Gain on sale
of real estate for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 was $3.6 million,
resulting from the sale of Prince William Plaza, Clairmont Center and the
Westminster parcel.

CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY
- -------------------------------

WRIT has utilized the proceeds of share offerings, medium and long-term fixed
interest rate debt, bank lines of credit and cash flow from operations for its
capital needs.  External sources of capital are available to WRIT from its
existing unsecured credit commitments and management believes that additional
sources of capital are available from the sale of additional shares, the sale of
medium or long-term notes, the sale of property and/or through secured
financing.  The funds raised would be used to pay off any outstanding advances
on the Trust's lines of credit and/or for new acquisitions and capital
improvements.

WRIT anticipates that over the near term, interest rate fluctuations will not
have a material effect on earnings.  WRIT's long-term fixed-rate notes payable
have maturities ranging from August 2003 through February 2028 (see Note 6).
None of the $350.6 million total debt outstanding at September 30, 2001 was at a
floating rate.

WRIT has line of credit commitments in place from commercial banks for up to $75
million which bear interest at an adjustable spread over LIBOR based on the
Trust's interest coverage ratio and public debt rating.  As of September 30,
2001, WRIT had $0 outstanding under its lines of credit.  WRIT acquired three
improved properties and the land under Munson Hill Towers in 2000 and two
properties in 2001 (as of September 30) for total acquisition costs of $26.6
million and $46.1 million, respectively.  The 2000 acquisitions were financed
through line of credit advances and the use of the proceeds from the property
sales in February 2000 and August 2000.  The 2001 acquisitions were funded
through income from operations, line of credit advances and proceeds of public
offering in April 2001.

Cash flow from operating activities totaled $51.5 million for the first nine
months of 2001, as a result of net income before gain on sale of real estate of
$35.7 million, depreciation and amortization of $19.7 million, increases in
other assets of $3.3 million and decreases in liabilities (other than mortgage
note, senior notes and lines of credit

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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                           AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


payable) of $0.5 million. The majority of the increase in cash flow from
operating activities was primarily due to a larger property portfolio, increased
rental rates and increased occupancies.

Net cash used in investing activities for the first nine months of 2001 was
$47.0 million, including real estate acquisitions of $46.1 million, capital
improvements to real estate of $8.8 million and non-real estate investments of
$0.2 million, offset by cash received from sale of real estate properties of
$8.1 million.

Net cash provided by financing activities for the first nine months of 2001 was
$22.0 million, including share offering proceeds of $53.1 million, share option
exercises of $6.3 million, principal repayments on the mortgage notes payable of
$0.6 million and $36.8 million in dividends paid.  Rental revenue has been the
principal source of funds to pay WRIT's operating expenses, interest expense and
dividends to shareholders.

Management believes that WRIT has the liquidity and the capital resources
necessary to meet all of its known obligations and to make additional property
acquisitions and capital improvements when appropriate to enhance long-term
growth.


RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES AND DEBT SERVICE COVERAGE
- -------------------------------------------------------------

The following table sets forth the Trust's ratios of earnings to fixed charges
and debt service coverage for the periods shown:





                                    Nine months ended
                                      September 30,          Year Ended December 31,
                                         2001              2000         1999        1998
                                         ----              ----         ----        ----
                                                                        
Earnings to fixed charges                2.77x             2.63x         2.61x        3.01x
Debt service coverage                    3.60x             3.40x         3.42x        3.84x


The ratio of earnings to fixed charges is computed by dividing earnings by fixed
charges.  For this purpose, earnings consist of income from continuing
operations plus fixed charges.  Fixed charges consist of interest expense,
including interest costs capitalized, and the amortized costs of debt issuance.

Debt service coverage is computed by dividing income before (a) gain on sale of
real estate; (b) interest income; (c) interest expense; and (d) depreciation and
amortization by the sum of interest expense, including interest costs
capitalized, and the amortized costs of debt issuance plus mortgage principal
amortization.


QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT FINANCIAL MARKET RISK
- --------------------------------------------------------------------

The principal material financial market risk to which WRIT is exposed is
interest rate risk.  WRIT's exposure to market risk for changes in interest
rates relates primarily to refinancing long-term fixed rate obligations, the
opportunity cost of fixed rate obligations in a falling interest rate
environment and its variable rate lines of credit.

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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                           AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS




WRIT primarily enters into debt obligations to support general corporate
purposes including acquisition of real estate properties, capital improvements
and working capital needs. In the past, WRIT has used interest rate hedge
agreements to hedge against rising interest rates in anticipation of refinancing
or new debt issuance.

WRIT's interest rate risk has not changed significantly from its risk as
disclosed in its 2000 Form 10-K.

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                                    PART II

                               OTHER INFORMATION

     Item 1.      Legal Proceedings

                  None

     Item 2.      Changes in Securities

                  None

     Item 3.      Defaults Upon Senior Securities

                  None

     Item 4.      Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

                  None

     Item 5.      Other Information

                  None

     Item 6.      Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

                  (a)  Exhibits

                  (12) Computation of Ratios

                  (b)  Reports on Form 8-K


             1.   July 19, 2001 - Report pursuant to Item 5 on the release of
                  the Trust's June 30, 2001 earnings information.

             2.   November 5, 2001 - Report pursuant to Item 5 on the release of
                  the Trust's September 30, 2001 earnings information.

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                                   SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has fully caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.



                         WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST



                         /s/ Laura M. Franklin
                         ________________________________________________
                         Laura M. Franklin,
                         Vice President, Managing Director,
                         Accounting, Administration and
                         Corporate Secretary



Date: November 14, 2001

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