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DC Open House List for This Weekend

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Another weekend and another 100+ open houses occurring all across the District. This week seems to be big for condo open houses, but we’ve also found a few detached homes new-ish to the market. For the entire list click here.

1669 Columbia Road NW #T-2
Agent: Jeffrey Tanck
Open Sunday 2-4PM
List Price: $279,000

A renovated Lanier Heights 1 bedroom with a decent price tag as long as you’re willing to pay off the remaining mortgage from the previous owner.

1017 Hamlin Street NE
Agent: Kymber Lovett-Menkiti
Open Sunday 2-4PM
List Price: $674,999

A “beautiful brick charmer” in the lower part of Brookland boasts a “quiet street,” a “sunroom with Southern exposure,” a full master bedroom suite and of course a “full-width front porch.”

5107 Illinois Avenue NW
Agent: Mark Meyerdirk
Open Sunday 2-4PM
List Price: $549,900

A well-maintained rowhouse on the outskirts of Petworth with 3 bedrooms, 2 of which have their own separate sitting rooms.

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Love Live DC: Oldies But Goodies — The 365+ DOM Club

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This weekly column is written and sponsored by D.C. real estate agent and Edgewood resident Jessica Evans. Email her questions at  [email protected].

Tired of hearing about homes selling in less than a week and multiple offer scenarios? Me too. So let’s explore the other end of the spectrum today and take a look at a few homes that have defied the odds and continue to remain actively listed, after a year (or more).

Homes that last on the market for a long time and have a high number of days on market can tend to be overlooked by buyers who remain focused on the newest listings, but they can also present great opportunities (and have way better negotiation prospects than new listings).

2620 Moreland Place NW — Chevy Chase DC — $800,000

  • $800,000 for a 3 bed/3 bath detached home in Chevy Chase DC is well below the market average
  • Originally listed in March 2016 for $925,000, and reduced as low as $710,000 in June 2017 but is back up to $800,000 — it’s possible that the seller would consider a lower price once again
  • Listing remarks specify that the home is subject to an existing lease, but the photos show a vacant home (added 8/2/17)

2619 University Place NW — Columbia Heights — $899,900

  • Over 3,000 square feet including a finished basement and only 4 blocks to metro
  • Insider tip — the home has a few additional rooms that are not legal bedrooms, but is much larger than the 3 bed/3 bath size suggests
  • Originally listed in August 2016 for $950,000 and reduced to $899,900 in February 2017
  • Outdoor space is limited but this would make a great investment property — no yard maintenance for tenants to keep up with! Prospects for adding an upper level deck are good

350 G St SW #N104 — Southwest/Waterfront — $479,000 

  • Originally listed in August 2016, this 1 bed/1 bath 892 sq ft condo has held a consistent list price of $479,000 for the last 428 days
  • Located in the Potomac Place condominium community, this unit is in one of the newer buildings that was built in 2004 and the condo fee of $422.42 includes great building amenities (outdoor pool, multiple fitness rooms, business center, concierge)
  • A few short blocks from The Wharf and all of the amazing things planned for this development

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Real Estate Fresh Finds: Oct. 4

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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. 

Whether you’re looking to be a landlord or have buku-bucks for a gigantic house with rooms you’ll never use, this week’s new homes to hit the market cover a wide range of styles and price ranges. Check out our “Fresh Finds” below:

  • Our winner for the most expensive home of the week (and quite possibly the year) is an $18m, 15,000 sq. ft., obnoxiously large Colonial in Wesley Heights with “50 ft. heated pool and separate guest/pool house” as well as 2 garages, exercise room and “theatre.”
  • This row house in the Logan Circle/U Street area is technically 2 2-bedroom units, that says were previously rented for as high as $2,300/month, meaning that $900k price tag could get offset by rental income.
  • End unit 3 bedroom on the edge of Petworth has both a garage and backyard, two very rare and coveted features in DC.
  • A “spacious loft-like studio unit” in the Kalorama Triangle looks fairly manageable for being your REO property of the week.

For all of the DC listings that just hit the market TODAY, click here

Featured Events this Weekend

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The weekend is here and so is this list of featured events for Saturday and Sunday, as submitted to our event calendar.

6th Annual Wiener 500
Saturday, Sept. 30 from 1-5 p.m.
The Yards Park (355 Water St. SE)

Kick off Oktoberfest at the Sixth Annual Wiener 500. $500 in cash and prizes will be awarded to the speediest dogs. Over 96 dogs raced in 2016.

DC Open House List for This Weekend

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We’ve found a handful of open houses in DC this weekend, ranging from total renovations to new constructions. Whether you’re looking for a detached with 5 bedrooms or a condo with 1, this week’s DC Open Houses could lead you to your new dream home. For the entire list click here.

1701 Upshur Street NW
Agent: Kim Rice
Open Saturday 2-4PM
List Price: $1,329,000

A 4-level detached in Crestwood that has been so entirely renovated that it looks like a brand new construction.

911 2nd Street NE #605
Agent: Kate Hanley
Open Saturday 1-3PM
List Price: $549,900

This condo is described as “a top floor penthouse with huge private terrace,” but is super close near Union Station, reminiscent of the scenes in the movie ‘Se7en.’

806 Delafield Place NW
Agent: Lily Yoseph
Open Sunday 12-2PM
List Price: $879,900

A 3 bedroom in Petworth that boasts a “light and bright lower level with separate entrance” with the “potential rental income of $1700+.”

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Love Live DC: New Condo Construction in DC

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This weekly column is written and sponsored by D.C. real estate agent and Edgewood resident Jessica Evans. Email her questions at  [email protected].

These new construction condos have yet to hit the market. Once they do, they won’t be around for long. Finding new construction in DC can be harder than finding a seat on the metro during rush hour, and many of the best units are reserved or sold before they are listed. So if you’re looking for that brand new, “never been lived in” vibe, check out this exclusive list of exciting upcoming projects throughout DC.

Bloomingdale

The Highline – 30 Florida Ave NW | 8 units
2 bed/1 bath units – upper $400k’s
Fall/Winter 2017

Buzzard Point

Peninsula 88 – 110 units
From $500k’s – $1.5m
Sales begin in 2018

Capitol Hill

Buchanan Park – 1321 E St SE | 41 condominiums, 32 townhomes
1, 2 and 3 bed units | 3-4 bed townhomes | $400k’s – $1m
Accepting registration, completion est. 2018

Hill East

Stone Hill – 1345 K St SE | 36 units
1 beds – high $300,000  | 2 beds – $600k | Penthouses – $1m+
Sales begin Fall 2017

Ivy City

The Flats of Ivy City – 1865 Corcoran St NE | 10 units
Sales begin September 2017

Navy Yard

The Bower – 4th and Tingey Streets SE | 138 units
Delivery Fall 2018, Sales begin soon

U Street

Meridian Park West – 1455 W St NW |
1 beds – mid $400’s | 2 beds – mid $800’s
Fall/Winter 2017

For more information on these projects, check out our full post here.

Real Estate Fresh Finds: Sept. 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. 

There aren’t quite as many homes to hit the market this week compared to the past few, but the variety of price points seems to be better represented with almost 150 listings under $600k and another 100 in the upper, more D.C.-usual prices of $600k-$2m. Whether you fall into the first category or the second, there’s no lack of options if you’re house-hunting. Check out our “Fresh Finds” below:

  • A six bedroom, 5,500 finished sq. ft. detached home in Cleveland Park for $3.5m is the most expensive home to hit the market in DC in the past week.
  • If you’ve ever wanted to live in a home that looks straight out of a fairy tale, this 5 bedroom in Forest Hills has it, including a parapet, arches and covered in green, lush ivy.
  • This 2 bedroom/2 bathroom condo at the edge of Petworth has been recently reduced and has some of the most unique paint colors we’ve ever seen in a home.
  • It needs a lot of updating, but so does the Cleveland Park retail strip that you’d be frequenting…this REO property of the week in McLean Gardens is a one bedroom ready to be revitalized.

For all of the DC listings that just hit the market TODAY, click here

On the Job: What should I know about security clearances?

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This column is written and sponsored by Alan Lescht & Associates, PC, an employment litigation firm in Washington, DC, that handles cases involving contract disputes, wage and hour issues, discrimination and retaliation, wrongful termination, whistleblower retaliation and security clearances.

Will my underage drinking arrest prevent me from getting a security clearance?

Can I get a clearance if I smoked pot?

Can the government revoke my clearance because of my bad credit?

Can I get a security clearance?

Many federal employees and contractors need security clearances. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is a federal government agency that determines who is eligible to hold a clearance. OPM considers numerous factors, such as:

  • Allegiance to the United States
  • Foreign influence
  • Foreign preference
  • Sexual behavior
  • Personal conduct
  • Financial considerations, including falling behind on bills or loans
  • Alcohol consumption
  • Drug involvement
  • Emotional, mental and personality disorders
  • Criminal conduct
  • Security violations
  • Outside activities
  • Misuse of Information Technology systems

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DC Open House List for This Weekend

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Well, we thought the fall season was here, but as per usual in DC, the weather has spiked back up and still feels like it’s the middle of July. Instead of sweating bullets just walking around downtown, explore some of the open houses for the newish houses to hit the market, while enjoying the free A/C they provide. Who knows? Maybe you’ll find one you fall in love with or at the very least hopefully score some free finger snacks. For the entire list click here.

1817 6th Street NW #1
Agent: Mary Saltzman
Open Saturday 1-3PM
Open Sunday 12-2PM
List Price: $850,000

A two bedroom upgraded condo in Shaw “beautifully maintained” and “modernly designed.”

208 Farragut Street NW #102
Agent: Rachel Valentino
Open Sunday 2-4PM
List Price: $159,900

Petworth one bedroom condo in Hampshire Gardens boasts “11 windows, real hardwood floors.”

815 G Street SW
Agent: Jacob Abbott
Open Sunday 1-4PM
List Price: $979,000

This 4 bedroom Colonial in Southwest is right across the street from Jefferson Recreation Center & Field and a short walk to the waterfront. (more…)

Love Live DC: What Do I Need to Know About Searching Online for Homes?

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This weekly column is written and sponsored by D.C. real estate agent and Edgewood resident Jessica Evans. Email her questions at  [email protected].

Question: What do I need to know about searching online for homes? Is there a specific site you’d recommend?

There’s no debating the fact that the internet has transformed the real estate industry and in particular, how buyers search for houses. I’ll admit that since entering the industry post-internet in 2009, I’m honestly not even sure how buyers searched for houses other than looking at for sale signs in yards (sounds efficient, right?). Today there are literally thousands of websites that a consumer can search — but this is DC — we all want to know about new listings first and have access to the most homes for sale. This leads me to a common question that I am frequently asked — where is the best place to search online for homes?

I’ll do my best to spare you the super technical details, but to start with, a little background information is useful. First, we have an MLS or multiple listing service. MLS’s are private databases that are created, maintained and paid for by real estate professionals to help their clients buy and sell property (NAR). The MLS is where real estate professionals enter listings, search for properties and conduct market research.

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