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Real Estate Fresh Finds: Feb. 20

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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: 1120 Orren Street NE Unit #1 & #2

  • This BRAND-NEW listing right off of the H Street Corridor is 2 different ultra modern units, each with 3 bedrooms and 2,000 square feet. Both units have large windows throughout allowing for tons of natural sunlight, including huge bay windows. Other features include light finished hardwood floors, in-unit washer/dryer and a stainless steel kitchen (including a wine fridge!) with a breakfast bar and a black/white toned cabinetry. The spacious master bedroom suites have large, walk-in showers with his & her vanities as well as walk-in closets, completing both of these units as the perfect space for living, entertaining and of course, relaxing.

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 4 BR/3.5 BA Georgetown semi-detached Federal style home with 2,000+ square feet that includes 3 fireplaces and a wine cellar for $3.3M.
  • Brookland 2 BR “newly renovated condominium with fantastic, upgraded finishes.”
  • The Cheapest Home of the Week is a 1 BR in the gated community of River Park at Southwest Waterfront.
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is an AS-IS 2 BR unit near Meridian Hill Park that has a fireplace, high ceilings and pocket doors, but that’s about all we can gather from the 4 photos.

Cure Your Spring Fever with DC Fray Sports Leagues

DC Fray has just the remedy for Spring fever… sports leagues!

DC Fray is on a mission to make fun possible, and registration in D.C. is open now until March 26. There are over 15 leagues to choose from including kickball, soccer, volleyball and more, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

You can sign up with friends or fly solo, but either way, get ready to meet other go-getting people looking to make new friends through good, old-fashioned fun.

Why should you join a social sports league instead of just lounging around?

Meet New People — Making friends at work isn’t as easy as it seems. That’s where DC Fray can help. Game time is the time to leave work behind and make new friends who challenge you to do just that: let loose and have fun.

Fall in Love — We’re not matchmakers, unless you’re at one of our speed dating events, but there are countless stories of players meeting on the field and creating history of their own. There’s even more stories of lifelong friendships growing out of DC Fray leagues, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to find your people.

Diversify Your Workouts — Are you getting tired of your same, old gym routine? Sports games are a great substitute. With loads of friendly competition, you’ll get your workout in, guaranteed.

Get Perks — Who doesn’t love an extra bang for your buck? With perks ranging from discounted memberships at Balance Gym to discounted tickets for professional sports games, if you weren’t sold on the whole social sports thing before, you definitely should be now.

Start Your “Weekend” Early — Waiting for the weekend to roll around can be such a drag, but now you don’t have to. Stop living for the weekend and make your weeknights just as fun!

Sports leagues aren’t all we have to offer. Every month we host super fun events to keep you busy as the warm weather rolls in and you grow restless waiting for summer.

And when summer comes? Summer leagues!

Legal Review: Hurt By a Lime Scooter? You May Have a Claim

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By Personal Injury Attorney John J. Sheehan of the Law Office of John J. Sheehan

Lime scooters have been taking the country by storm for many years.

This transportation rental company places scooters at various locations throughout major cities. When users want to use one, they can open up a mobile app, rent the scooter and return it to a different docking station when they reach their destination.

Minus a few problems, such as scooters littering the sidewalks in Arizona, the company has seen much success, as the scooters have been increasing in popularity. In February of 2019, though, Lime was made aware of a very big problem with their scooters.

The problem was that the scooters were experiencing what Lime called “excessive braking.” All of a sudden, the scooters would come to a stop, sometimes throwing users from the scooter. In a post on their website in February, Lime warned users of the problem, even though it said that it affected less than one percent of those that used the scooters.

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Let the Fun Times Roll with the DC Bike Ride on May 18

Register for the District’s largest car-free, closed-road event of the year before registration prices increase on March 1st!

Every May, thousands of cyclists from DC and neighboring states roll into the nation’s capital for a bike ride unlike any other. Riders of all skill levels get together to cruise through the most iconic sights in D.C., enjoy some of their favorite entertainment and food pit stops along the course, and take in the sights and sounds of the city in a totally different way.

Register today and enjoy Early Registration pricing before it increases in March. Kids ages 3 to 7 are completely FREE and youth ages 8 to 17 are always 50% off.

So, what is the DC Bike Ride?

  • It’s a fun, recreational ride that encourages friends, families and neighbors to enjoy an adventure around the city of Washington completely car-free.
  • It’s all about great people. Registering for the ride is more than just a ticket to a day of fun and adventure, it’s also a great way to be a part of an amazing, growing community of people who love to bike and love their city.
  • The ride is also a celebration of D.C. The bike ride, open to riders of all skill levels, allows you to pedal past monuments and memorials with the city all to yourself.
  • DC Bike Ride gives back to the community. Registrations support making D.C.’s streets safer for all, an effort coordinated by the Washington Area Bicyclist Association in partnership with the District Department of Transportation.
  • The Ride is one big party! Not only will you get to enjoy miles of car-free closed roads, but the course will be packed with fun activities, food pit stops, selfie stations and live music at the Finish Festival.

Don’t miss out on the best event of the season. Register today and enjoy an unforgettable and memorable event with your friends and family.

Want to learn more? Visit DCBikeRide.com or follow @DCBikeRide on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Listing of the Day: 1206 I Street NE

Address: 1206 I Street NE
Neighborhood: H Street Corridor
Listed: $1,348,200
Open: Sunday, February 17 from 1-4 p.m.

Custom inset cabinetry and millwork play an integral role in another timeless composition by Connell & Schmidt Builders.

The best builders on the Hill deliver 3 floors above grade, with a rare balance of luxury and unassuming modern farmhouse style. Clean lines and a bulkhead free backdrop are made possible by the quality and thought put into a completely new structure and systems. An open floor plan reveals a stunning kitchen with custom cabinets to the ceiling, perfect for urban living and entertaining. The work triangle is completed by a Bertazzoni range and beautifully crafted white oak island topped with honed carrara marble + apron sink.

The owner’s suite has 12 ft ceilings and provides a wonderful cityscape through Marvin windows framed by storage, book shelves and bench seating — a perfect nook. Dueling closets to the ceiling guide you to the marble clad owner’s bath which sports custom glass shower doors, a giant custom vanity, sconce lighting and a large soaker tub w/skylight.

A walk out roof deck with ironwood decking and steel railings provides extra outdoor space. This Victorian bayfront rowhouse sits on the high ground of a one way street w/a bike lane close to the best of H Street. Secure off street parking.

Check out @csbuilders for a closer look!

Listed By:
Adrian Dungan
Compass
(828) 989-9089
[email protected]

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DC Open House List for This Weekend

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There’s not quite as many open houses this weekend as compared to previous weeks, but there’s still over 175 scheduled across the District. So if you’ve got that coveted 3-day weekend, get to touring! To see the entire DC Open House List, click here.

  • 135 Duddington Place SE — $899,900 — Capitol Hill
    Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Metro DC Houses
    3-level townhouse with 2 bedrooms and a wide-open main level.
  • 415 Randolph Street NW #1 — $634,900 — Petworth
    Open Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Marshall Carey
    3 BR/2.5 BA unit with over 1,500 square feet across one level.
  • 631 Maryland Avenue NE — $1,695,000 — Stanton Park
    Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Brian Klotz
    “Beautiful [6 BR/3.5 BA] 1892 Rowhome on “Doctor’s Row” Elegant & Spacious Capitol Hill Charmer Steps to Stanton Park.”
  • 601 Atlantic Street SE — $549,900 — Washington Highlands
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Jessamyn Spain
    A 3,200 square foot detached home with 4 BR/4 BA, including a master bedroom
    suite with an attached master loft space.
  • 1421 Columbia Road NW #B4 — $384,999 — Columbia Heights
    Open Sun. 12-2 p.m. — Jocelyn Vas
    “Beautifully updated 2 BR/1 BA condo in the heart of Columbia Heights!”

V-Day Exclusive: Point Cupid’s Arrow Into the Kitchen

Happy V-Day, PoPville readers!

Valentine’s Day is all about spreading and giving love… no matter your relationship status.

At remodelmate, we believe that love starts in the home.

This is why we partnered with online interior design service Havenly and their head of design, famed interior designer Shelby Girard, to bring you an exclusive plug-and-play kitchen: The Shelby.

Lift one finger to book your renovation, then don’t lift another while your designer kitchen comes together, at just $24,530.

Renovating with remodelmate is as easy as “push button, get kitchen.” Get transparent labor rates from local, vetted contractors and sit back and let remodelmate do the rest.

Not interested in The Shelby? Just send us your Pinterest board and our Concierges will help you design the renovation of your dreams.

Get ready for the better way to renovate! Learn more about The Shelby on remodelmate’s blog, The Blueprint, or schedule a free virtual consultation at www.remodelmate.com.

The State of DC: “Fyre Festival” My Home Sale Because That Went Well

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This column is written by Metro DC Houses, a local real estate team serving DC, MD, VA made up of Colin Johnson, the immediate past President for the D.C. Association of Realtors and Christopher Suranna, the current President for the D.C. Association of Realtors.

If you have been living in remote reaches of the world you may not have heard about the most recent documentaries highlighting the ups and considerable downs of Fyre Festival.

Here’s a recap: crazy promotional viral video hits social media and everything else, festival sells out while charging people lots of money, attendees are left with a cheese sandwich, no festival and lots of peoples’ lives left in shambles.

How in the world does this relate to real estate?

Nearly a week ago a family in Philadelphia area begin marketing their home with a “sex basement” which went viral. BRIGHT MLS took down the photo with the featured room along with some other websites and the house is still on the market. Some research revealed that Colonials in the area sell for $500-$650K and this home is listed for $750K, albeit furnished of course.

This isn’t the first time real estate agents have wanted to cause a little buzz to sell their homes. A Realtor in Newport beach spent $50K to produce a music video to sell his 45 million dollar listing. And how could we forget that even our own area has jumped on the wagon with the grow room closets which were advertised just after the passing of D.C.’s Initiative 71.

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Real Estate Fresh Finds: Feb. 13

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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: 135 Duddington Place SE

  • This 3-level townhome in Capitol Hill hits the market tomorrow, boasting a Walk Score of 92 with easy access to 4 different Metro Stations — Nationals Park, SW Waterfront and Eastern Market. The home’s open floor plan on the main level allows for an abundance of natural lighting from the living room to the stainless steel gourmet kitchen, with an open staircase taking you to the 2 bedrooms upstairs. The master bedroom features exposed brick, a chandelier and a large closet along with a beautiful shared bathroom with a large walk-in shower, a freestanding tub and his & hers vanities. The home also comes with a fully furnished lower level rec room as well as a rear deck accessible from both the kitchen and second bedroom.

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • To probably no one’s surprise, the Most Expensive Home of the Week is another massive 2-level penthouse condo at the Ritz-Carlton with almost double the amount of bathrooms than it has bedrooms at 3 BR/5.5 BA.
  • Two story remodeled townhouse condo in Kingman Park with 2 BR/1.5 BA has a “cool floor plan with front and rear living spaces, spiffy kitchen.”
  • 3 BR Petworth row home is tenant-occupied and being sold as an AS-IS estate sale, meaning it will need some updating to bring it into this century.
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 3 BR detached “stunning renovation of this spacious Washington D.C. House” in Deanwood at a great price.
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