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Stop Paying Rent! Free First-Time Home Buyer Zoom Workshop June 5

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Be apart of the generation that is building equity and wealth through homeownership. ⁠Start your home buying journey with our free, fun and informative, and virtual First Time Home Buyer Workshop on June 5⁠ from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.⁠

Learn your mortgage loan options from lender Alex Jaffe or First Home Mortgage. ⁠Also, learn the benefits of hiring a real estate agent and ways to make a winning offer from GreenLine Real Estate agents Dee Getachew, Rabih Chamas and Jonathan Bartlett.

View the dates below and sign up for our informative workshop.

  • June 5
  • July 10

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Real Estate Fresh Finds: May 26

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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: 2501 M Street NW #715

“Breathtaking luxury two story penthouse! Sweeping views from both levels of spectacular sunsets and the twinkling lights of Georgetown at night, in the West End’s award winning 2501 M condominiums. Huge living spaces with 1,321 square feet. Fully-remodeled for more than $300k in 2019 with an ultra-modern, sophisticated Euro aesthetic. Generous entry foyer with built-in display shelving units. Enter the open floor plan which makes entertaining a breeze. The living area connects to dining and all are bathed in natural light with two walls of windows! Kitchen is furnished with top-end, Bosch appliances throughout and stunning black marble countertops offsetting white, high-gloss cabinets. Wood-burning fireplace with marble surround warms the living room. A modern cable rail staircase leads to an office nook, perfect for working from home. Bespoke cabinetry throughout. Enjoy the gigantic walk-in closet with an adjoining Bosch washer and dryer. The master bedroom with sitting room also spans the two walls of open window views. This luxurious master bedroom flows into an adjacent sitting/media room. Master bath offers marble countertops, a walk-in shower, lots of storage space and custom finishes. This condominium is offered furnished or unfurnished! Posh lobby has 24-hour concierge services, well-appointed high-tech meeting rooms, and a state of the art fitness center. Easy access to rooftop gardens that are great for watching D.C.’s fireworks. Building has undergone a multimillion dollar renovation 2016-2018 with all new windows, entryway into building, smart elevators directly to your chosen floor.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 9 BR/12 FB/3 HB Beaux Arts style mansion in Woodland Normanstone with 14,000+ square feet spread across 4 levels and includes a reception room with a bar, a heated pool, theatre room, an elevator, 3-car garage and an owner’s suite with 2 bathrooms, dressing rooms, walk-in closets, a fireplace, a private terrace and even a chandelier — all for $18.5M.
  • Gorgeous 4 BR/4.5 BA Petworth row home features off street secured parking, a rear deck, owner’s suite with a balcony and a fully-equipped lower level ideal for an in-law/rental/AirBnb suite.
  • “Spectacular and fully renovated [3 BR/3.5 BA] turn-key home on wide and tree-lined Tennessee Avenue!”
  • Your Auction Property of the Week is a 3 BR/2.5 BA Manor Park detached home in ‘AS-Is/Who Knows?’ condition due to it currently being occupied by unknown, non-paying tenants that will need to be evicted before it ultimately gets demolished or renovated.

DC Open House List for This Weekend

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There are more than 300 open houses scheduled across the District this weekend, many of which are open both Saturday and Sunday for convenient touring no matter your availability. Make sure your agent has a strategy to keep you safe while searching for your next home. To see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 2125 14th Street NW #324W — $1,165,000 — 14th Street Corridor
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Debi Fox
    “Stylish Contemporary in Union Row Warehouses. Renovated, looks like new! Industrial design with historic warehouse touches. The home lives like a townhouse, on 3 levels with separate exterior entrances to each unit, with the convenience of concierge services and meeting/party room spaces in the main building. Newly Renovated updates to include: New kitchen countertops and updated cabinetry, new dishwasher, new washer/dryer, updated master bathroom cabinetry, all new white oak wood flooring and carpet in the bedrooms, and freshly painted throughout the condo. Features include: Chef’s eat-in kitchen with island and stainless steel GE Monogram Appliances w/ gas oven, open floor plan, floor to ceiling windows on north and south sides, high ceilings, 2 patios, vaulted ceilings in primary bedroom, 3rd floor with loft space for extra bedroom or office/den, workout space with deck off the loft. South-facing unit with incredible Washington Monument views from the private terrace, living and primary bedroom levels. One of the best views in the entire complex! An unbeatable location just steps to groceries, including Trader Joes, Yes Market and the new Whole Foods off of Florida, plus all the restaurants on U and 14th Streets, the Metro just a few blocks away, easy access to YMCA. Garage parking space included! A full-service pet friendly building that is ready to be your new home.”
  • 2909 17th Street NE #202 — $495,000 — Brookland
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Monique Van Blaricom
    “This stunning 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo features an expansive open-concept living/dining area, modern finishes, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Exquisite pecan hardwood floors throughout the unit, 9-foot ceilings, and large windows providing tons of natural light gives this home an elevated feel.”
  • 811 4th Street NW #208 — $485,000 — Mt. Vernon Triangle
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Mandy Hursen & Tim Hursen Jr.
    “Spacious and bursting with natural light, this stunning condo offers refined living in the sought-after Mount Vernon Triangle. This beautiful abode blends modern construction with loft-inspired style such as high ceilings, hardwood floors and exposed ductwork.”
  • 519 Tennessee Avenue NE — $999,000 — Capitol Hill/Hill East
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. — James Thomley
    “This home has it all — 3 full bedrooms and 3.5 baths, a large kitchen with GE Profile appliances, quartz counters, an island with space for morning breakfast, and so much natural light you will rarely turn on your lights.”
  • 1 Scott Circle NW #305 — $270,000 — Logan Circle
    Open Sun. 1:30-4:30 p.m. — Robert Sabanosh
    “This junior one-bedroom features lots of natural lighting. Bask in the afternoon sunlight through large windows while the French doors allow light to illuminate the entire apartment. The unit has gleaming hardwood floors, a walkthrough closet and a large living room closet, which offer generous storage.”

Real Estate Fresh Finds: May 19

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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: 1402 Massachusetts Avenue SE

“Just one block off of Lincoln Park, this gorgeous 2,100+ sq/ft semi-detached Federal is perfectly positioned and tastefully updated for today’s buyer. With 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, open floor plan, high ceilings and parking, this property can’t be missed! Huge living/room dining area with updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and breakfast banquette perfect for morning coffee! Step upstairs to the light-filled 3 bedrooms and updated 2 full bathrooms. Step down to the lower level with family room, kitchen, full bathroom and front/rear entrances perfect for entertaining, in-law suite or even rental. Secluded entertaining in the back plus parking! A techie’s dream with Ring doorbells connected to security, GE Wi-Fi lighting, NEST thermostat connected to NEST smoke/carbon monoxide detectors. Cat 6 wiring throughout!”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is “one of the few true Georgetown estates” with 10BR/6FB/2HB that boasts 11k+ square feet across 4 levels and includes a theatre/playhouse, 2 garages, a guest house, herb garden, double greenhouses and a swimming pool with both a men’s and women’s changing area and separate pool house — all for just $10.8M, a $2M price reduction from its initial $12.8M list price.
  • 4BR/3.5BA Petworth row home “has been meticulously renovated” with “open-concept living offering a luxurious kitchen,” a finished lower level and the “backyard features a stunning patio with built in concrete planters and a parking pad.”
  • “This delightful semi-detached 4BR rowhouse in sought-after Brightwood welcomes you with its south-facing front elevation featuring front porch, gardens, federal style and brick details.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a newly renovated top-floor studio unit in Logan Circle at Town Terrace West.

Only a Few New Homes Left at Trenton Square

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Home buying in the D.C. Metro area can feel like a second job. Frustrating. Nerve-racking. Making do with the home you can find instead of enjoying the home you really want. And feeling pressure through the entire process.

It’s time for you to visit Trenton Square at Ballston. Here you’ll enjoy a relaxing tour of our decorated model townhome as our salesperson guides your exploration into what makes our homes so special. The personalized attention you’ll receive is second to none. As is our new home warranty, which will give you peace of mind for years to come.

Trenton Square is a stylish 19-home community — and only a few homes remain. Each luxury townhome features four finished levels of comfort and elegance, with all the rooms and space you need to be happy — including a designer kitchen, spa showers, a standard main-level deck and a fourth-level terrace. Inside and out, Trenton Square homes are pearls of fashionable elegance.

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DC Open House List for This Weekend

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The weather is returning to a more normal late-spring warm as is the amount of open houses for this weekend, with over 320 scheduled across the District. Make sure your agent has a strategy to keep you safe while searching for your next home. To see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 445 Ridge Street NW — $1,195,000 — Shaw
    Open Saturday, 12-3 p.m. and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. — Ellen Klein
    “Village life in the city at 445 Ridge Street NW! Have you always wanted to live on this little treasure of a street in Shaw? Renovated in 2016-17 this contemporary 3 BD plus office/2.5 BA home with teak stained 5-inch plank wide white oak and polished concrete floors, oversized skylights, gourmet kitchen/dining, living room areas leading to an intimate, walled outdoor space perfect for entertaining or relaxing and secure parking is here! The current owner has made a slew of improvements, including Sunpower X21 5.18kw solar system that generated over $3K of passive income, a new roof with an eight-year warranty, new skylights with an eight-year warranty, new metal roof hatch security gate, internal and external tuck-pointing, the upgraded bathrooms with new light fixtures and shower fixtures, glass shower door and faucets in hall bath, luxurious medicine chest, new storage closet/pipe access in the primary bath. Full house painting 3M UltraS800 impact protection film applied to all the ground floor windows. All of this in this incredible location just a short walk to all the shopping and dining options of Shaw and City Center All of this just .3 miles to Mt. Vernon Sq. Metro, 2 miles to Safeway and .4 mile to Giant.”
  • 3981 1st Street SW — $649,000 — Bellevue/Congress Heights
    Open Sunday, 1-4 p.m. — Anthony Jones
    “New construction! 5 BD/3 BD, fully renovated Cape Cod, huge fenced yard with tons of outdoor space, including outdoor cooking and grill area, three-tier garden with flowing fountains and color-changing water feature.”
  • 719 Tuckerman Street NW — $725,000 — Brightwood
    Open Sunday, 2-4 p.m. — Joe Himali
    “This delightful 4 BD/3.5 BA semi-detached rowhouse in sought-after Brightwood welcomes you with its south-facing front elevation featuring a front porch, gardens, federal-style and brick details. Enter into a world of contemporary, chic design — 719 has been fully renovated to maximize light, space and style.”
  • 2511 N. Capitol Street NE — $1,095,000 — Brookland
    Open Sunday, 1-3 p.m. — Valerie Blake
    “This large home is located on the western tip of Brookland. A slate walkway leads the way past the lovely front garden to a stunning entrance door. Inside you will find upgrades galore: hardwood floors, exquisite light fixtures, a large living room with a gas fireplace and an open dining area.”
  • 4126 8th Street NW #1 — $525,000 — Petworth
    Open Sunday, 2-4 p.m. — Ali Velasco
    “Open space, sun-filled, spacious 2 BD/2 BA condo in the heart of Petworth. This gorgeous, move-in ready home includes an open kitchen with stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops great for entertaining.”
  • 203 3rd Street NE — $1,175,000 — Capitol Hill
    Open Saturday, 1-4 p.m. — Molly Branson
    “Ever dreamed of owning a classic DC rowhome? Now’s your chance! This home is more than livable (currently tenant occupied), but could use some updates. Offset your mortgage while going through the planning and permitting stage by renting it through the summer. On average, the owners would receive $4,300/month!”

11 Bold Design Features at The Brand New J Linea Apartments in Shaw

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The brand new J Linea boutique apartment building offers a unique angle on Shaw living. Its dramatic façade of arresting angles and metallic finishes gives way to an atmosphere that evokes both urban sophistication and whimsical luxury. Colorful pops of art, top-of-the-line amenities and stunningly designed apartments create a lifestyle that is as dynamic and engaging as the people who call it home. Read on to discover the top 11 bold design features in the J Linea interior design.

1. Illuminate Your Space — From built-in cove lighting in the bedroom to under-mount cabinet lighting in the kitchen to perfectly lit LED-framed mirrors in the bathroom, J Linea features well-designed fixtures to illuminate your home.

2. Closet Organizers — Built-in custom closet organizers impeccably showcase your stylish wardrobe.

3. Top Of The Line Finishes — Everything you’ve come to expect in luxury living, including stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, quartz backsplash and sleek plank flooring.

4. Outdoor Space — Many apartments at J Linea feature private balconies to connect with the outdoors and extend living space outside. A select few residences showcase oversized 300 sq. ft. patios, truly a rare find with city living.

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Celebrate Bike to Work Day on May 21 (and Get a Free T-Shirt!)

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Did you know Friday, May 21, is Bike to Work Day?

No, this isn’t another holiday the internet invented (though we don’t hate National Pizza Day). Bike to Work Day is a D.C. area holiday that’s been around for 20 years now.

Here’s how it works: On Friday, May 21, strap on your helmet and bike to work. If you’re still working from home, you can still hop on your bike for a little cruise.

Along the way, stop by one of the 95 pit stops set up in D.C., Maryland and Virginia, and grab your Bike to Work Day T-shirt. (Masks are required.) Then, on you go to work — or back home!

Bike alone or feel free to grab your co-worker, friend or work-from-home buddy and have them ride along.

This is also a great way to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month. You’ll get to enjoy the springtime temps and stretch your legs — all while reaping the mental health benefits of exercise.

The event is free, and if you pre-register by May 14 and attend, you get a free T-shirt (while supplies last) and bike raffle entry.

Bike to Work Day is funded by DDOT, MDOT, VDOT and USDOT.

Commuter Connections, the regional network of transportation organizations coordinated by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, offers free services and programs that help employees and employers throughout the region find the most cost-effective, convenient and safe commutes. Information on ride-matching, public transit, HOV/Express lanes, park-and-ride lots, bicycling, teleworking and commuter incentives are among the services Commuter Connections has been promoting since its founding in 1974.

Real Estate Fresh Finds: May 12

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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: 2511 N Capitol Street NE

HITTING THE MARKET TOMORROW IS “this large home located on the western tip of Brookland. A slate walkway leads the way past the lovely front garden to a stunning entrance door. Inside you will find upgrades galore: hardwood floors, exquisite light fixtures, a large living room with a gas fireplace and an open dining area. The kitchen has been lovingly renovated with plenty of storage, gas cooking and a 4-door refrigerator. Other features include a waterfall counter in Statuary Marble and herringbone floors done in slate. This floor also includes a front-load, stacked washer and dryer, an elegant powder room with a black walnut counter, imported wallpaper, and access to the rear patio, secured 2-car parking and an electric car charger. There are 3 bedrooms of good size upstairs. The bathroom in the owner’s suite contains dual sinks, a glass shower door and a towel warmer for stepping out of the shower on a chilly morning. Don’t miss the custom walk-in closet. The lower level is self-contained for use by an in-law, an au-pair, or several guests. There is a small patio for chatting outdoors in good weather. The inside has two bedrooms, a living/dining area, a kitchen with butcher block counters, a washer and dryer, and a shower bath. Purchase and enjoy this gem for years to come.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 7 BR/6 FB/2 HB “Regal Flagstone Colonial ideally situated on a private cul-de-sac surrounded by greenery” in Mass. Ave Heights which features 4 levels of luxury with 2 renovated kitchens, renovated bathrooms, a 2-car garage and a beautiful rear stone patio overlooking the large wooded backyard — all for $5.25M.
  • Spacious 2 BR/2 BA “light filled, southeast corner apartment with lower first floor fees but with fifth floor views of trees and a partial view of the Cathedral towers” at Watson Place in Cathedral Heights.
  • “Completely Renovated from Top to Bottom, this magnificent and classic Washington Row House in Petworth features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a finished basement with an extra bedroom and an extra large custom Double Deck with a fabulous Green Lawn space.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 3 BR/2 BA detached home on a corner lot awaiting a new construction in Brookland.

We Made Booking a Cleaning Easy Again!

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Dear PoPville readers,

Are you sick of reading about the pandemic? I get it. I’m sick of writing to you about the pandemic. But today I’m pretty thrilled to tell you that Well-Paid Maids, the D.C. area’s only living-wage cleaning service, is open and ready to work for you in a way that you’ll find more convenient.

Since we reopened in August, we have worked to serve customers within some pretty strict safety limitations. To keep our team and customers safe, our protocols included only servicing unoccupied homes, limiting the potential exposure of our employees during their commutes, and a variety of incentives to make sure that employees who might be ill could stay home without risking their livelihoods.

We have also spent the past month working to help our team get vaccinated (see above for some action shots!) by any means necessary — providing paid time off for their appointments, paying their transportation costs to and from vaccine sites and paying cash bonuses once they received all doses.

Because of the success of these efforts, in tandem with the success our country has had in suppressing the virus, I am delighted to announce that we will be lifting our most cumbersome restrictions. Starting June 1, we welcome you to book an appointment with no restrictions on staying in your home during the cleaning.

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