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Your property manager doesn’t protect your condo value. We help you.

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The reality

You’ve probably never read your building’s property management contract all the way through. Most board members haven’t either. If you did, you’d find a carefully defined scope of work — vendors coordinated, maintenance dispatched, assessments collected, reports generated.

What you wouldn’t find: anything about fiduciary duties. Reserve funding strategy. Compliance tracking. Case documentation. Institutional memory. The legal obligations that make your board personally accountable to unit owners.

That’s not an oversight in the contract. It’s the contract. Property management was never designed to cover governance. And yet most boards — paying $10,000 to $18,000 a year for the service — assume it does.

Operations and governance are different jobs. One has a contract. The other has a fiduciary duty.

What your building is paying — and what it’s getting.

What the contract covers. What it doesn’t.

The markup problem most boards don’t know about.

Beyond the management fee, most property management companies mark up vendor invoices — the plumber, the landscaper, the elevator contractor — by 10 to 15 percent before passing the bill to the association. It’s legal. It’s common. And boards have almost no visibility into it. (more…)

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Join an award-winning natural wine club for $75

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Expect more from your wine club. For just $75, we give you three bottles each month of the hard-to-find wines poured at the coolest restaurants in the country, not excess production jug wine with a custom label slapped on. We’ve been named the best wine club in America, and we’re right in your backyard.

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Celebrate Mother’s Day with a gorgeous flower arrangement from Volanni

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Show Mother’s Day love with a creative, fresh, flower arrangement from D.C. florist Volanni!

Michael Lanni, the artist behind these arrangements, puts intuitive care into each of his designs. As he likes to say, “This is our art, and flowers are the medium.”

Pick out the perfect Mother’s Day arrangement and place your order online. Volanni makes deliveries throughout the DMV. The deliveries can go out Friday, Saturday and Sunday (May 8th-10th).

Mother’s Day is approaching fast on May 10th and flower availability is limited, so get your order in!

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New DC class for teens/adults with IDD or Autism: register for ArtStream’s Pop Star Playbook class

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Pop Star Playbook is an inclusive, six-week, high-energy singing and dancing class created for adults and teens (18+) with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants pick their favorite pop artists — Britney, Taylor, BTS, whoever they’ve been belting out in the car — and spend six Wednesdays working on songs, choreography, and stage presence with ArtStream’s teaching artists. Every skill level is welcome, and the class is built so every learner feels supported and celebrated. Sing or dance or both!

Details:

When: 6 Wednesdays, May 20 – June 24, 2026, 7:30–9:00 PM

Where: Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St NW, near Dupont Circle Metro.

Who: Autistic adults and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, 18+, all experience levels welcome

Partial and full scholarships are available, and anyone who signs up with a friend gets 50% off using code FRIEND.

Register at art-stream.org/classes or email [email protected] with questions.

Whitman-Walker’s PRIDE celebration continues with Pride & Pulse Block Party on the 28th

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Whitman-Walker staff had a great time proudly walking in the World Pride Parade. We boldly branded ourselves with an upside-down pink triangle—a symbol with a powerful and complex legacy in LGBTQ+ history. Originally used during the Holocaust to identify and persecute LGBTQ+ individuals, the symbol was reclaimed in the 1970s as an emblem of resistance and pride. Today, it serves as a reminder that our liberation is rooted in the courage of those who came before us—and in our ongoing fight for justice, equity, and love.

It has been a challenging year for Whitman-Walker due to the substantial loss of grants and funding that directly affect our health research, policy, and healthcare initiatives. We’re therefore grateful to our friends at Maydan, Medina, and The Stratus Firm, who are helping us close out Pride month in style!

We invite everyone to join us at the Pride & Pulse Block Party – taking place on Saturday, June 28th in the alley by Maydan, between Florida Ave and 13th St. NW. At the intersection of celebration and care, the party will bring our community together in a vibrant, inclusive day-long street festival honoring the legacy of World Pride.

This event pulses with energy – from live music and culinary delights to art and activism – all in support of Whitman-Walker’s vital mission to provide accessible, inclusive healthcare to LGBTQ+ individuals. Join us as we amplify the heartbeat of our community through connection, joy, and purpose.

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DC Open House List for This Weekend: June 6, 2025

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This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

As the temperatures rise, it’s evident the Spring market has passed as things start to slow a bit and we consistently see price improvements on a lot of listings that haven’t sold yet. With 380 DC Open Houses scheduled across the District this weekend, check out our top 10 below and to see the full DC Open House List, click here.

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  • 644 5th St NE — $1,350,000 — H Street
    Open Sat. 11AM-1PM & Sun. 1-3PM — Joe Himali & Brielle Powers
    “Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street in Capitol Hill, this beautifully remodeled three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath townhome blends historic charm with modern comfort. Step inside to a sunlit main level featuring an east-facing bay window, solid oak hardwood floors, soaring nine-foot-high ceilings, recessed lighting and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. The open living area flows seamlessly into a stunning dining room, complete with stylish built-in cabinetry, and a modern kitchen. There are several important updates to the house as well, including new high-efficiency Pella windows, sound insulation between the lower and main levels of the house, and two-zone HVAC upstairs. The private rear courtyard is an ideal oasis for outdoor entertainment and dining al fresco. A rare two-car garage with alley access also has extra storage space in its attic.”
  • 2937 Fort Baker Dr SE — $699,000 — Hillcrest
    Open Sat. 11AM-1PM — Hillary Nash & Steph Cooper
    “Tucked away on a picturesque, tree-lined street in the highly sought-after Hillcrest neighborhood, this classic 3BR/3BA detached Cape Cod offers the perfect blend of tranquility, space, and access to all that’s developing east of the river. With over 2,500 square feet of finished living space and nearly a quarter-acre lot, this home is a rare gem in the District.”
  • 1465 Columbia Rd NW #102 — $384,000 — Columbia Heights
    Open Sun. 1-3PM — Denny Horner & Leyla Phelan
    “Welcome to your private oasis in the heart of Columbia Heights! This beautifully styled 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo offers the perfect balance of comfort, style, and unbeatable convenience.”
  • 1368 Bryant St NE #4 — $415,000 — Brentwood
    Open Sat. 12-2PM — Alexandra Williams & Molly Branson
    “This beautifully designed home offers the perfect blend of modern luxury and everyday convenience, featuring engineered hardwood floors, dramatic custom lighting, and oversized windows that fill the space with natural light and offer picturesque neighborhood views.”
  • 1715 15th St NW #23 — $639,000 — Logan Circle
    Open Sun. 1-3PM — Cynthia & John Mariz
    “Welcome to the Bishop’s Gate, a peaceful oasis in the middle of DC’s most vibrant neighborhood. Unique 2 level townhouse-like condo with one GARAGE space and extra storage: 1 Bedroom + Den, 1.5 Baths, with private patio.”
  • 212 Oakwood St SE #318 — $179,900 — Congress Heights
    Open Sun. 1-3PM — Bill Jackson
    “Savoy Court is a beautiful, affordable gated condominium in Congress Heights This renovated unit features gourmet kitchen with new stainless appliances, stacked washer and dryer, LVP floors, carpet and solar panels installed on the roof.”
  • 1 Scott Cir NW #121 — $315,000 — Dupont Circle
    Open Sun. 1-4PM — Robert Sabanosh
    $10k PRICE IMPROVEMENT: “Large 1 bedroom on the 2nd floor of the General Scott! Top-notch urban living! Boasting hardwood floors, tall ceilings, plaster walls, east and north-facing windows, generous closets and storage!”
  • 1007 Bryant St NE #3 — $515,000 — Brentwood
    Open Sat. 12-2PM — Graham Grossman
    “Contemporary design and luxury finishes are the hallmarks of this two bedroom, two bathroom condo located in the heart of Brentwood, blocks from the Rhode Island Avenue Metro. Wide plank hardwood flooring, large windows and high ceilings create a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the open concept living space.”
  • 3420 16th St NW #304 — $399,900 — Mt. Pleasant
    Open Sun. 11AM-1PM — Jack Wang
    $5k PRICE IMPROVEMENT: “Discover timeless charm and modern updates in this beautifully renovated 1BR/1BA condo at Northbrook Condominiums, located in historic Mount Pleasant! Enjoy an open-concept layout with sleek mid-century kitchen cabinetry, stainless appliances, and a versatile island.”
  • 1029 G St NE — $974,500 — H Street Corridor
    Open Sun. 2-4PM — Christopher Suranna & Colin Johnson
    $25k PRICE IMPROVEMENT: “Welcome to this charming 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom row home located just steps from the vibrant H Street Corridor on Capitol Hill. Brimming with character and potential, this property offers an ideal blend of historic charm and modern possibilities.”
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