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Real Estate Fresh Finds: July 14

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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: 710 13th Street NE

“Here is an offer fit for a king or queen! A lovely classic Colonial-style home located in the immediate area of the energetic H Street corridor. From here, you will enjoy the streetcar system, a mere block from your front door, where you can easily be transported all the way to Union Station. This spacious home contains two bedrooms large enough to fit king-sized beds, each with its own private bath and a convenient half-bath on the main level. Imagine beginning your day with a book and cup of coffee in your back den and then heading out to your cozy patio to get a little sunshine. This city gem boasts solar panels that can reduce your energy bill by 95%, has exposed brick walls and also has a slate patio in the front yard, where you can people-watch and enjoy the company of your neighbors. You will appreciate the convenience of this wonderful home as you visit the nearby Whole Foods and FRESHFARM H Street Market, as well as the many locally-owned gyms, coffee shops and restaurants that are just a short walk away. Don’t miss the chance to make this home your palace!”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 7 BD/8.5 BA 4-level detached Georgetown home with a pool, wine cellar, library, formal dining room, ultra-modern kitchen and a separate detached guest house (“unique” artwork not included) — all for $11.6M.
  • “The beautiful [Columbia Heights] two bedroom, two bath unit includes an open floor plan, high ceilings, hardwood floors, walk-in closets, ample storage and an unbeatable location.”
  • This 5 BD/3.5 BA Petworth end-unit row home is “rare to see a fully gutted renovation of this quality in the market” with “tastefully selected finishes of high-quality materials to last for a long time.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a fully renovated 1 BD unit at Perrington Condominium in the University Heights area of Brookland.

Well-Paid Maids: Working Toward National Change (and Cleaner Homes)

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You may have heard of Well-Paid Maids. It’s the cleaning company committed to paying its employees (yes, employees — not contractors) a fair, living wage starting at $20 an hour.

Plus, their cleaners get benefits like health, dental and vision insurance; 22 paid days off per year; and 100% employer-paid commuting costs.

But what you might not know is that, in addition to taking care of its own employees, Well-Paid Maids is dedicated to fighting for all employees by advocating for progressive policies.

Over the years, Well-Paid Maids employees have testified in state capitals and federally to emphasize the need for a higher minimum wage, public paid family and medical leave programs, and more.

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DC Open House List for This Weekend

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Returning to a normal, non-holiday weekend, the District has around 220 open houses scheduled across the city. With an eclectic array of townhomes, condos and single-family homes, there’s options for all shapes and sizes of homebuyer wants and needs. To see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 124 Adams Street NW — $1,550,000 — LeDroit Park/Bloomingdale
    Open Sat. & Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Jordan Chronopoulos & Omar Gonzalez
    “Four levels completely reimagined for indoor and outdoor living. This home boasts 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and has only the finest details including GE Monogram built-in refrigerator, wide 48-inch Thor range, 8-inch-wide oak distressed flooring, smart switches, custom metal railing with tempered glass, 3-zone air conditioning, 2-car detached garage (pre-wired for an electric car charger), bathrooms equipped with heated towel warmers, a huge backyard with tons of green space, 3 levels of outdoor space, in-wired speaker system in all rooms, in-wired camera system with DVR, high-capacity tankless water heater, and so much more. The list goes on and on! The home office located on the upper level is equipped with a mini bar and rooftop deck that offers panoramic views. Come see this before it is too late!”
  • 240 M Street SW #E310 — $309,000 — Southwest Waterfront
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. — Chelsea Traylor
    “Welcome to this chic one-bedroom unit in Carrollsburg Condominiums with a private balcony! This updated unit features hardwood floors and ample natural light.”
  • 2329 Huidekoper Place NW — $899,900 — Glover Park
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Metro DC Houses
    “Wonderful Colonial in Glover Park. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath house features 3 levels. Hardwood floors throughout and a lovely updated and opened up kitchen/ dining space.”
  • 535 10th Street SE — $995,000 — Capitol Hill
    Open Sun. 12-2 p.m. — James Gregory
    “Renovated, light-filled Capitol Hill townhome seamlessly combines modern updates with original character. An open floor plan perfect for daily living and entertaining features a spacious living room with bay window, dining room and gourmet kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances.”
  • 1300 Massachusetts Avenue NW #103 — $365,000 — Logan Circle
    Open Sat. 2-4 p.m. — Daniel Llerena & Emily Attwood
    “This spectacular renovated turn-key large studio is located in the heart of the highly sought after Logan Circle neighborhood. The home features a renovated kitchen, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, hexagon tile backsplash, a renovated bathroom, 10+ foot ceilings, tile floor throughout, an oversized walk-in closet, recess lights, new HVAC unit, and best part of all COOP FEE INCLUDES TAXES AND UTILITIES!”
  • 824 13th Street NE #2 — $674,999 — H Street Corridor
    Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Edward Slavis
    “Welcome to The Arx, a beautiful new condominium in the heart of the H Street Corridor. Looking for outdoor space? Unit #2 has a private patio for entertaining friends or having a private moment to yourself, surrounded by garden landscaping complete with an automatic irrigation system.”

Highly Anticipated Adams Morgan Movie Nights Return With “Made in DC” Movies

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The Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District (BID) is excited to announce the return of the FREE community event, Adams Morgan Movie Nights!

Every Monday evening from July 12 to August 9, grab a blanket, a friend and a meal from a neighborhood restaurant to watch films under the night sky. Movies are shown about 30 minutes after sunset at the Marie Reed Recreation Center’s soccer field at 18th and California Streets, NW.

Restaurants in the neighborhood will be offering special takeout meals that attendees can bring to the field. Prefer to dine before the film starts? Enjoy one of the many Adams Morgan restaurants serving cuisines from around the world from cheap eats to Michelin-starred meals! Also, take advantage of the later sunset to explore our retailers, do a little pampering at one of our fine salons or explore the mural tour. There is so much to do in Adams Morgan at any time!

The theme of the movie series this year is “Made in DC” — including a few movies with scenes filmed in Adams Morgan!

Movie Screening Schedule:

  • July 12: “Punk the Capital” (scenes in Adams Morgan)
  • July 19: “Wonder Woman 1984”
  • July 26: “In The Line of Fire” (scenes in Adams Morgan)
  • August 2: “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian”
  • August 9:” All the President’s Men” (on the anniversary of Nixon’s resignation)

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Build Wealth With Free Home Buyer Zoom Workshop This Saturday

By PoP Sponsor (a)

Be apart of the generation that is building equity and wealth through homeownership. ⁠Start your home buying journey with our free, fun and informative First Time Home Buyer Workshop on July 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.⁠

Learn your mortgage loan options from lender Chris Geier of Atlantic Coast Mortgage. ⁠Also, learn the benefits of hiring a real estate agent and ways to make a winning offer from GreenLine Real Estate agents Regina Gloster, Abiola Akintunde and Rabih Chamas.

For your convenience, our workshops are virtual and free of charge. A Zoom link to our video conference will be emailed to those who sign up. Visit GreenLineRE.com/homebuyerworkshop for more information and free registration.

No obligation to buy… only to learn. 

Real Estate Fresh Finds: July 7

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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: 3713 Warren Street NW

“Welcome to this beautiful and spacious 4 BD/3 BA semi-detached home in Tenleytown-AU Park. Built in 1927, this home has been lovingly cared for by the current owners since 1999. Now is your chance to get into this desired neighborhood. Enter through the front porch, which is ready for people-watching, maybe a swinging bench and wine-sipping. Walk into this traditional, charming foyer and formal living room with a fireplace. Don’t need a formal living room? Make it your office. There are built-in bookcases ready for all your books and supplies. Have a big family? This spacious dining room is ready for a long table to fit all your guests. The kitchen was renovated in 2020 with white Shaker cabinets, granite countertops, glass tile backsplash, and reliable and serviceable Kenmore stainless-steel appliances. Flex space needed? There is a great “sunroom” on the back of the house. Are you the family “polar bear”? There is a Fujitsu split to keep you comfortable there. Walk out of the back of the house to the detached one-car garage, and garden and brick patio. Added in 2018, this brick patio is ready for barbecues, garden parties or just outdoor respite. The fenced yard has plenty of space for your dogs, garden and more. Upstairs, head to the primary suite with two closets and an updated en-suite bathroom. The tub was reglazed and the cabinet updated for you. There are two additional good-sized bedrooms and a hall bath on this level. Off the hall, enter the finished attic for the “fourth bedroom.” The owner used this as a teenager bedroom because it has a closet and additional Mitsubishi split to keep it comfortable. Use this bonus room for whatever fits you best — craft room, office, secret cat hide-out and more. The lower level is finished and ready for a family room, playroom, game room, etc. Set it up as a guest level as the third bathroom is on this level. There is also a laundry room with an additional fridge. Walk out to the back yard from the lower level to the fully fenced backyard.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 7 BD/5.5 BA semi-detached federal Kalorama townhouse with 5,400+ square feet spread across four levels and features two balconies, numerous fireplaces, off-street parking, a secluded stone patio in the rear and a fully-equipped 2 BD lower-level apartment suite — all for $2.98 million.
  • “This 2 BD/2 BA condo features a modern open and sleek designed kitchen with an island, plus nice-sized living and dining areas [in Logan Circle]. The two real bedrooms feature built-in closet organizers and are connected by a balcony.”
  • 5 BD/3.5 BA “fully gutted renovation” of this Petworth end-unit townhouse with a lower level in-law/Airbnb suite, two parking spaces and high-end finishes throughout.
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week has had a recent $100k price reduction in Capitol Hill, but $850k is steep when you can’t even see the inside quality.

Stunning New Penthouse in Boutique 5-Unit Building in Historic Strivers’ Section, Dupont Circle

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1729T | 3-level penthouse | 2 bedroom + den | $1,399,000

Live just a brief walk to Dupont Circle proper, the excitement of the U Street Corridor, and the bustling 14th Street with two Metro stations within a half mile of home.

1729T is surrounded by some of the best neighborhoods of D.C. while situated on a beautiful tree-lined section of T Street that is bookended by 17th and 18th Streets. The 3-level penthouse is newly constructed with 6-inch blonde oak hardwood flooring throughout each level, stunning white features and dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows for an abundance of natural light. Each level also includes outdoor living space.

The kitchen is contemporary and elegant with white quartz countertops and backsplash, European flat front cabinetry, a Thermador panelized refrigerator and 36-inch gas range, with contrasting black accents. It then extends to an open and airy living area and dining room.

The second level has a well-sized secondary bedroom with en suite bath and gorgeous floor-to-ceiling window leading to a private outdoor balcony, plus a private den for an in-home workspace.

Last but not least is the top level where the owner’s suite resides with a dramatic floor-to-ceiling window and outdoor balcony. The en suite owner’s bath includes a glass enclosed shower and dual vanity.

To learn more, visit 1729T.com. Schedule a tour by contacting Jay Zelaska, Sales Manager by phone at 202-998-5055 or email at [email protected].

DC Open House List for This Weekend

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It’s a holiday weekend in the District, which means the open houses are slim pickings compared to most weekends. With only 70 scheduled across the 3-day weekend, you’ll definitely need to check out our recommendations below. To see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 6645 Georgia Avenue NW #104 — $279,900 — Brightwood
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. — Mark Bertini
    “Make sure to visit this light-filled updated first-floor unit on the quiet backside of the building overlooking the park next door. Beautifully updated bathroom and kitchen with in-unit washer/dryer is so convenient!”
  • 2811 N. Capitol Street NE — $699,000 — Bloomingdale/Edgewood
    Open BY APPT. ONLY — Ricardo Vasquez
    “Incredible opportunity to complete this project and customize it to your vision. House offers original hardwood floors, exposed brick walls [and] a wonderful finished front porch.” The “property being sold AS-IS” and “the first and second floors are fully open and ready for your vision.”
  • 121 6th Street NE — $1,850,000 — Capitol Hill
    Open Sat. 12-3 p.m. — Phyllis Jane Young
    “Charming 1820s robin-egg blue, 20′ wide semi-detached frame reflects the essence of welcome and hospitality! Carefully renovated and reimagined to meet today’s hectic lifestyles and numerous demands! So open and contemporary, so traditional and feel-good, so bright throughout from its wall of windows on three sides.”
  • 727 Capitol Square Place SW — $1,149,000 — Southwest Waterfront
    Open Sat. 1-4 p.m. — Lewis Bashoor
    “Welcome to your genuine wharf home! This classic, 4 level, sunny bay front features 4BR; or 3BR & entertainment room; 3.5BA; living/dining room with bay window and cozy gas fireplace; big, table space kitchen with granite and new appliances!”
  • 1440 Tuckerman Street NW #203 — $164,900 — Brightwood
    Open Fri. 5-7 p.m. — Mandy Hursen & Tim Hursen Jr.
    “Lots of recent updates including newly painted kitchen cabinets, new bathroom vanity and more! Professionally cleaned and staged. A wonderful [1BR/1BA] home at an unbelievable price. Too good to be true? Come see for yourself!”
  • 2416 Skyland Place SE — $475,000 — Skyland
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — John Agim
    “This detached, 3-bedroom, brick split foyer” features “an attached garage, two and half baths, and lots of upgrades that make it a bargain to be had.”

Build Wealth With Free First-Time Home Buyer Zoom Workshop July 10

By PoP Sponsor (a)

Be apart of the generation that is building equity and wealth through homeownership. ⁠Start your home buying journey with our free, fun and informative First Time Home Buyer Workshop on July 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.⁠

Learn your mortgage loan options from lender Chris Geier from Atlantic Coast Mortgage. ⁠Also, learn the benefits of hiring a real estate agent and ways to make a winning offer from GreenLine Real Estate agents.

For your convenience, our workshops are virtual and free of charge. A Zoom link to our video conference will be emailed to those who sign up. Visit GreenLineRE.com/homebuyerworkshop for more information and free registration.

No obligation to buy… only to learn. 

Real Estate Fresh Finds: June 30

By PoP Sponsor (a)

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: 327 Oglethorpe Street NW

“A stylish Tudor with a MASSIVE flat green yard! Not all homes or yards are created equal. This home has a DOUBLE LOT — check what has sold or is under contract nearby and the best-case scenario is they have half the yard of 327 Oglethorpe. This brick and stone home is the perfect blend of modern and updated while preserving its historic features — not the same open concept home stripped of its character that you’ve seen over and over. Here, there is definition and privacy, but the archways were widened to modernize each room. The floor plan is ideal with great flow from when you enter through the vestibule, step into the spacious entryway and walk into the large living room with a wood-burning fireplace. From the living room, you have a straight view through the dining room (that has space to comfortably entertain 12) onward to a bright and newly renovated kitchen. The top floor continues with newly refinished oak floors. The floor plan is your ideal 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom footprint with an en-suite bathroom to the primary bedroom. All bedrooms are large — unlike many other homes, which have a small third bedroom. The lower level will wow you, 7.5-foot ceiling height and six windows bringing in great light! A true bonus floor with a large second living room and another wood-burning fireplace.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a luxurious 6 BD/6.5 BA Georgetown row home with 6K+ square feet spread across four levels and features an ultra-modern kitchen, massive rear patio with water feature, large owner’s suite with spa-like bath, and a lower level “staff quarters” with its own kitchen and laundry — all for $8.5M.
  • 3BD/3BA Petworth townhouse with a large, welcoming front porch, an open floor plan and off-street parking for 2 cars.
  • Spacious 2BR/1.5BA unit at the Duncan, a “boutique, 9-unit high-end condominium building,” that has two levels and features Brazillian cherry hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, soundproofed windows and in-unit laundry.
  • Your Auction Property of the Week is a 3 BD/2 BA Trinidad row home with bidding beginning at 11 a.m, on June 30.
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