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DC Open House List for This Weekend

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This upcoming weekend has already set a record for 2019 with the most open houses scheduled across the District all year at 240+ open houses. This means your dream home might already be on the market, so check out our suggestions below and get exploring this weekend! To see the entire DC Open House List, click here.

  • 701 Lamont St NW #48 — $399,000 — Park View
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Michael Bates
    Bright 1 BR/1 BA condo in the Lamont Street Lofts industrial style units with exposed brick and ducts on the concrete ceiling.
  • 1714 Lyman Place NE — $636,000 — Carver/Langston
    Open Sun. 11:30-1:30 p.m. — John Bratton
    3-level Renovated 4 BR/3.5 BA  townhome “priced to sell fast to qualified and ready buyer.”
  • 4137 New Hampshire Ave NW — $799,900 — Petworth
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-4 p.m. — David Bediz
    “Fall in love with this perfectly updated Wardman in Petworth” including an English basement with its own bedroom, bathroom and kitchen for a potential rental unit (certificate of occupancy unknown).
  • 2117 Suitland Terrace SE #A — $200,000 —  Fairfax Village
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. — Sophia Goodridge
    2 BR semi-detached home at an unbeatable price.
  • 1318 22nd Street NW #404 — $449,900 — West End/Dupont Circle
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — James Thomley
    “Stylish 1 BR/1 BA condo” on the border of both the West End and Dupont neighborhoods with a 96 Walk Score makes for the perfect location.

Real Estate Fresh Finds: March 6

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Real Estate Fresh Finds is a weekly selection of newly-listed properties in the District, brought to you by Real Living At Home.

Featured Property of the Week: 330 G Street NE

  • This 3 BR/1.5 BA end-unit Victorian rowhome with a 96 Walk Score is centrally located just east of Union Station and right off of H Street in Northeast D.C., making commuting a breeze with 2 Red Line Metro stations and the H Street Corridor within a 1-mile walk. The home spans 2 levels and over 1,600 square feet, with a traditional floor plan, bay window, hardwood floors and 2 fireplaces on the main level. Upstairs are all 3 bedrooms, including the master bedroom with numerous closets as well as another large and bright bay window with a seating area. Out back you’ll find the fenced-in, secluded patio with grilling space as well as a rear exit, completing the timelessness and functionality of the home.

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • For a mere $9.85M, you can own this 7 BR/8 BA, 2 half bath Most Expensive Home of the Week comprised of 2 different addresses combined for 11,000 square feet on the edge of Georgetown.
  • Adams Morgan 1 BR condo + den is substantially larger than most one bedrooms we typically see in such a highly sought after neighborhood.
  • Converted row home in Petworth is a “4-year young 2 BR/2 BA penthouse residence located in a boutique building featuring luxury finishes, large open spaces and south-facing views.”
  • The REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is also the Cheapest Home of the Week for this studio unit at Tiber Island in Southwest Waterfront.

DC Open House List for This Weekend

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March is officially here and with over 200 open houses on the books across the District, the Spring market doesn’t seem to be waiting for the official season change. To see the entire DC Open House List, click here.

  • 2425 L Street NW #306 — $989,000 –West End
    Open Sat. & Sun 1-3 p.m. — Joe Himali
    Spacious 2 BR/2 BA at the Columbia Residences of Washington, a building that’s not even 15 years old.
  • 5021 Hanna Place SE — $379,900 — Marshall Heights
    Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Chris Chambers
    “Beautifully renovated and fully upgraded [3 BR/2 BA] end-unit row house in booming neighborhood!”
  • 1427 Chapin Street NW #304 — $379,000 — Columbia Heights
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Balaram Owens
    1 BR unit with 700 square feet on the top floor in a boutique condo building.
  • 1636 Trinidad Avenue NE #1 — $450,000 — Trinidad
    Open Sat. 12-2 p.m. & Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Jack Shoptaw
    Basement level 2 BR/2 BA unit in a converted row home with Nest & Ring smart home features.
  • 4808 Brandywine Street NW — $995,000 — AU Park
    Open Sat. 12-4 p.m. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Amy Wease
    “Charm meets modern living with this stylishly renovated 1924 Bungalow in prime AU Park location, with over $100k in renovations.”

BYOB: SWEAT DC Offers Women-Only Weight Lifting Program for Women’s History Month

SWEAT DC, Washington’s judgement-free, inclusive and challenging group-personal fitness gym, is honoring Women’s History Month by offering a female-only, four-week, transformative strength-training program during the month of March.

The program is called BYOB — Be Your Own Bodygoals — and will defy commonly accepted generalities about women and strength training: BYOB will emphasize female-focused functional weight lifting to “unleash your power from within,” said Lead Coach and former track athlete Nazinga Thomas who will be leading the program.

“There will be no shame or stigma of looking too strong, manly or not knowing how to lift properly,” she added. “Whether you are a new mom, a former athlete that got out of the routine or new to weight lifting and ready to feel more confident with strength training, BYOB is for you. We will empower each other to find out how strong we really are.” Learn more about her fitness journey at @activbyzing.

The four-week, early-morning program begins March 4 and includes a fitness assessment and reassessment, photos, goals consultation, nutrition guide and personal coaching by trained and inspirational, non-judgmental coaches to teach and assure proper lifting techniques. The team-based program also includes at-home workouts and unlimited support by a SWEAT DC success coach.

For more info go to SWEATDC.com or sign up here. Use the code BYOB to receive 15% off.

SWEAT DC features more than 40 group-personal training sessions in a fun club setting for men and women each week and is offering free consultations and introductory trial passes throughout the month of March.

For a free SWEAT DC “trial pass” register here for your intro goal setting consultation call. For more info email [email protected].

SWEAT DC is located at 3232 Georgia Avenue, NW, Suite 105. Call 202-509-9051 or text 202-516-7449. 

Real Estate Fresh Finds: Feb. 27

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Real Estate Fresh Finds is a weekly selection of newly-listed properties in the District, brought to you by Real Living At Home.

Featured Property of the Week: 715 6th Street NW #801

  • This 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo COMING SOON at The Cosmopolitan in Penn Quarter has it all, including a plethora of amenities as well as prime location with a Walkscore of 94 and 4 nearby Metro stations. The building offers community sitting rooms, a fitness/gym room and a rooftop deck with a grilling area that overlooks the District with views of the Washington Monument. Inside the unit itself is nearly 900 square feet with an open floor plan encompassing the 1 BR unit + den with large, bright windows throughout and a private balcony.

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 7 BR/6 BA/2 half bath listed for just under $10M is described as “Entirely Renovated, Beautiful Mansion in the Greatest Residence, Kalorama,” but the photos leave a lot to be desired for a home of this magnitude.
  • 3 BR/2.5 BA row home in Petworth with traditional interior features include “original wood trim, solid wood doors and transom windows [that] have all been restored.”
  • A 4-level 4 BR Colonial in 16th Street Heights with over 2,500 square feet features a formal dining room, a large lower level rec room with a bar and a master bedroom suite with dual walk-in closets and ensuite bath with separate tub and shower.
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 3 BR bungalow in Langdon that probably is a better purchase for a developer rather than a home renovator.

In Focus: Amazon & Cybersecurity

Amazon.com is famous for what cybersecurity expert Frederic Lemieux calls its “known resilience” to cyberattack.

But there have been breeches recently, and we can expect the tech giant to become an even more inviting target in the future. “As Amazon is growing, it will have more of these risks,” says Lemieux, Ph.D., faculty director of Georgetown University’s master’s programs in Applied Intelligence and Cybersecurity Risk Management.

Here, in conversation with Assistant Dean Joshua Meredith, Lemieux also predicts that when Amazon builds a new headquarters in Crystal City, Va., it will suck up much of the region’s cybersecurity talent. And that will make it harder for the federal government and smaller business to compete for skilled workers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vaM-REwsgM&feature=youtu.be

Legal Review: Opioid Deaths Have Skyrocketed Among Young Adults in the U.S.

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By Personal Injury Attorney Theodore DiSalvo of Kogan & DiSalvo, P.A.

According to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control, opioids are now responsible for one out of every five deaths among young adults in the United States.

Opioid use and abuse has spread throughout the American population, and its negative impacts continue to grow. As of 2016, opioids were involved in 1.5 percent of all deaths in the United States. This means that opioids caused more deaths than high blood pressure, HIV/AIDS and pneumonia. It also represents one tenth of the deaths caused by cancer.

“The increase in the availability of opioids via prescription and the ability of young adults to access the medications through the medicine cabinets of their parents has created the perfect environment for this increase,” said Theodore DiSalvo, an Opioid Epidemic Lawsuit Attorney with the law firm of Kogan & DiSalvo.

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DC Open House List for This Weekend

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The open house count across the District is on the rise again, with nearly 200 scheduled for this weekend. By the time the first opens start tomorrow, any remaining snow will likely be gone, especially by the time the 60 degree weather hits on Sunday. To see the entire DC Open House List, click here.

  • 6109 7th Place NW — $749,900 — Brightwood
    Open Sun. 1-3 pm. — Heath Graves
    4-story semi-detached home with 5 BR/4.5 BA, a large backyard and off-street parking for at least 2 cars.
  • 4937 Call Place SE — $455,000 — Marshall Heights
    Open Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Chelsea Traylor
    Over 2k square feet across 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and a giant fenced-in rear backyard perfect for your pets, your families or both.
  • 3401 16th Street NE — $650,000 — Eckington
    Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Candy Miles-Crocker
    Detached 2 BR/3.5 BA is “not your average, boring Washington, DC Colonial.”
  • 490 M Street SW #W208 — $234,000 — Southwest Waterfront
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Steve Dean
    Studio unit with a balcony at Tiber Island Coop.
  • 4805 Arkansas Avenue NW — $1,195,000 — 16th Street Heights
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. & Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Ellen Klein
    Single-family Colonial has 4 BR/3 BA and over 2,500 square feet.

Mardi Gras Extravaganza DC

Mardi Gras Extravaganza DC is back with its third annual blowout party at The Showroom on 14th Street, Fat Tuesday, March 5, 2019 from 6-10 p.m.

Join the only native New Orleans chef and TV personality in D.C., David Guas, along with friends — celebrity chef Spike Mendelsohn, Micheline Mendelsohn, mixtress Gina Chersevani, Bruce Pike with Pike Productions and New Orleans native Simone Rathle for an all you can eat drink and dance night of revelry benefiting DC Central Kitchen.

Under the helm of famed mixologist Gina Cherservani, over 12 mixologists will serve the best of New Orleans classics, in a competition to win title of Best Hurricane Cocktail.

Chefs David Guas and Spike Mendelsohn curate 25 chefs from around the region to highlight a NOLA inspired dish focused on deliciousness and sustainability and battling for the title of Best Chef Bite. Save some room for the original tri-colored King Cake stuffed with cream cheese by Chef David Guas, or explore something new — King Cake Doughnuts and Milkshakes!

A live broadcast of Bourbon Street projected on our custom LED Wall creates the perfect backdrop for the amazing sounds of the best Louisiana style bands jamming throughout the night. Tables of complimentary masks and beads add to the spirit of this exciting evening.

The rattling of the bartender’s shakers and the smell of shrimp po’boys, red beans and rice, and jambalaya with potent andouille sausage fill the air. It’s clear that an authentic celebration is taking place and it’s unlike any other event in D.C.

Win a Party Package

Follow, Like, Share and Engage with Mardi Gras Extravaganza’s Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by February 24, and get everything you need to celebrate in style! We’ll pick 1 random winner from each platform. Party package includes:

  • Tickets for 4 guests to the best New Orleans Party in D.C. on Fat Tuesday.
  • A delicious King Cake by Chef David Guas from Bayou Bakery.
  • We, The Pizza gift certificate from Chef Spike Mendelsohn’s Capitol Hill spot for late night cravings.
  • Buffalo & Bergen gift certificate from Mixtress Gina Cherservani for any “morning after” bagels and cocktails.

To purchase tickets click here or visit www.mardigrasextravaganza.com for more information.

This event is not to be missed. Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!

Proceeds benefit DC Central Kitchen, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that helps fight hunger differently. The mission of DC Central Kitchen is to use food as a tool to strengthen bodies, empower minds, and build communities.

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