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Keep the Quarantine Scene Clean: Contactless Delivery of Benji’s Sanitizer

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Washington residents and businesses concerned about running short on hard-to-find hand sanitizer will be relieved know that Benji’s Hand Sanitizer is now available in 1-gallon sizes and available for free contactless delivery throughout the region.

A gallon of the sanitizer, which is 70 percent alcohol, is $95 and will be delivered within 24 hours of placing the order. The no-contact home delivery hours are from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.

Bulk orders for businesses are available by calling 202-952-8432 or emailing [email protected].

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(Virtual) DC Open House List for This Weekend

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As COVID carries on, so does our VIRTUAL open house list! We continue to encourage digital-only tours and showings and have selected another batch of our favorite “virtual showings” with 3D tours, videos or both below. 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.

  • 431 Jefferson Street NW — $739,000 — Brightwood Park
    OPEN ONLINE — Masiray Kanneh-Peart
    “This luxurious 3-bedroom, 3.5 bath Brightwood Park/Petworth row home has been renovated from top to bottom! The main living area’s open floor plan makes it perfect for entertaining and your guests will certainly compliment you on your coffered ceilings, hardwood flooring throughout, quartz countertops and honeycomb backsplash that adds texture to your home design. The designer took extra care when renovating the upper level and turned two smaller rooms into the now luxurious master suite, with a walk-in closet, a second large closet and a large master shower. The basement entertainment space features a family/recreation room; a third bedroom and a third full bath; and brand-new laundry; all leading out to a covered patio space and deep backyard.” View the full listing here.

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Real Estate Fresh Finds: May 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: 431 Jefferson Street NW

“431 Jefferson Street NW welcomes you home! This luxurious 3-bedroom, 3.5 bath Brightwood Park/Petworth row home has been renovated from top to bottom! The main living area’s open floor plan makes it perfect for entertaining and your guests will certainly compliment you on your coffered ceilings, hardwood flooring throughout, quartz countertops and honeycomb backsplash that adds texture to your home design. The designer took extra care when renovating the upper level and turned two smaller rooms into the now luxurious master suite, with a walk-in closet, a second large closet and a large master shower. The basement entertainment space features a family/recreation room; a third bedroom and a third full bath; and brand-new laundry; all leading out to a covered patio space and deep backyard.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings: 

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is an 8 BR/9 FB/2 HB detached Colonial in Georgetown that has 13,000+ square feet across 5 levels which includes a 60′ indoor lap pool, an elevator, library, private terraces, gardens and more!
  • Woodridge 4 BR/3 BA all-brick detached home with an open floor plan features tons of natural light, a fully-finished lower level/in-law suite and a completely fenced-in private backyard.
  • 1 BR/1 BA top-floor unit in a Hill East boutique condo building includes access to the huge community garden shared with the other owners in the building.
  • You REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is Petworth adjacent and technically listed as unit #1 with a total of 4 BR/3 BA — “each level is its own self-contained unit that can be legally split into 2 separate units!”

(Virtual) DC Open House List for This Weekend

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With a ~180 new listings in just the District this week, we’re seeing a rate of new listings similar to pre-pandemic numbers which means just because showings are different, doesn’t mean the demand is too. We continue to encourage digital-only tours and showings and have selected another batch of our favorite “virtual showings” with 3D tours, videos or both below. 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.

  • 3816 26th Street NE — $625,000 — Woodridge
    Open ONLINE — Melanie Friedson & Erin McCleary
    “Set in the quiet, green tree-lined streets of Woodridge, this delightful detached single family home is a perfect mix of convenience and charm. Traditional floor plan with beautiful hardwood floors, solid original doors with glass knobs and a newly lined wood-burning fireplace — all the best original charm alongside the updated kitchen and baths, make for comfortable and cozy living. Plenty of storage, new mechanicals, and a fully renovated, livable basement/in-law suite add practicality to this light-filled, sunny home. Large yard with thoughtful landscaping replete with vegetable beds and a River Smart rain garden make for easy, enjoyable outdoor living.” View the full listing here.
  • 2030 8th Street NW #PH-1 — $1,495,000 — LeDroit Park
    Open ONLINE — Amir Tabatabai
    2 BR/2 BA duplex penthouse at the Atlantic Plumbing Building features an open floorplan with a den that leads to a private 700 sq. ft. private rooftop terrace. View the full listing here.
  • 816 Hr Drive SE — $399,999 — Washington Highlands
    Open ONLINE — Russ Carter
    “Modern 3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bathroom Townhome nestled within one of the fastest developing neighborhoods in DC.” View the full listing here.
  • 5230 Georgia Avenue NW #105 — $499,900 — 16th Street Heights
    Open Online — Kate Hanley
    3D tour is of model unit. “Introducing The Commodore, another beautiful Lock7 property featuring a boutique collection of 26 one, two and three bedroom residences in 16th St Heights! Well-appointed finishes include HW flooring throughout, white quartz counters, two-tone cabinets, gas cooking, recessed lighting, 9′ ceilings.” View full listing here.
  • 214 8th Street SE — $1,968,000 — Capitol Hill
    Open ONLINE — Tom Faison
    Victorian 4 BR/3.5 BA interior rowhome with 3 full levels and a loft across 3,300+ sq. ft. also boasts a  private patio, off-street & garage parking — all within a short walk from the Metro. View the full listing here.

Tired of Renting? FREE Virtual Home Buyer Workshop Saturday

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Let us simplify the home buying process for you at a free, fun and informative virtual workshop.

Talk to local lenders about getting a loan and learn the importance of hiring a real estate agent not only to help you in your search but to make a winning offer. You will even hear all about the home buying experience from a recent first-time home buyer.

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

  • May 2
  • June 6

For your convenience, our workshops are virtual and free of charge and from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

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Real Estate Fresh Finds: April 29

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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: 4100 Cathedral Avenue NW Penthouse #9

JUST REDUCED BY $17.5k! “Encompassing over 2,260 SF, this light and airy Penthouse unit has an atmosphere not found in many condos! It has been gorgeously updated and fully renovated with an expansive open floor plan, a welcoming foyer, living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, beautiful open skylight ceiling, 2 Bedrooms, 2 full and one-half baths. Generous closet space throughout. Large floor to ceiling windows. Everything in this Penthouse unit is brand new. NEW Hardwood floors in the living/dining areas, beautiful NEW Ceramic Tile in the Hallways, fully renovated Bathrooms and Kitchen, Refinished Parquet Floors in the bedrooms.”

The building offers a slew of amenities including: “a 24-hr Front Desk/Concierge, On-site Manager and Maintenance Crew, Conference Room, Elevators, Fitness Center, Indoor Garage Parking, Spa and Indoor Swimming Pool.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a gorgeous 4 BR/3.5 BA Georgetown home originally from 1908, which has been entirely renovated and “reimagined for modern living with no detail spared” including: ornate moulding, huge windows, gated rear off-street parking and a fenced in front yard with a porch and lush landscaping — all for $2.9M.
  • Beautifully maintained “rarely available” 2 BR/1 BA unit in the historic building The Wyoming with a recent $35k PRICE REDUCTION!
  • Petworth 4 BR/2.5 BA end-unit townhouse boasts 3 sides of windows for tons of natural light as well as a fully finished lower level unit complete with its own kitchen, laundry and rear entrance perfect for an in-law suite or potential future rental income.
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is fairly bland on the outside and even worse on the inside, but a savvy investor could possibly renovate in the highly desirable neighborhood just minutes from Nationals Park.

(Virtual) DC Open House List for This Weekend

By PoP Sponsor (a)

While we’ve seen an increase of closings and contracts compared to previous weeks; we’ve also seen a slight dip in new listings to hit the market across the District with 160 homes this week. We continue to encourage digital-only tours and showings and have selected another batch of our favorite “virtual showings” with 3D tours, videos or both below. 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.

  • 1519 Constitution Avenue NE #101 — $379,900 — Kingman Park
    Open ONLINE — Fernando Garcia
    1 BR/1 BA unit in a boutique building features hardwood floors, a gas fireplace, private rear deck, 1 parking space  and a shared backyard.
  • 1310 Corcoran Street NW — $1,849,000 — Logan Circle
    Open ONLINE — Brent Jackson
    “Boasting 4 beds/3.5 baths, the large open floor plan is an entertainer’s dream, with herringbone white oak floors directing you from the living area with bay window, to the spacious dining area, and gourmet kitchen beyond.” View the full listing here.
  • 325 17th Street SE — $714,900 — Hill East
    Open ONLINE — David Bediz
    Recently renovated 2 BR/1 BA end-unit with over 1,000 sq. ft. across 2 levels means more space, more light and more enjoyment! View the full listing here.
  • 36 Florida Avenue NW — $949,000 — Truxton Circle
    Open ONLINE — Chelsea Traylor
    “Rarely available mixed used development opportunity with MU-4 Zoning, Garage Parking and Private Rooftop Deck! Located at the crossroads of Bloomingdale/Eckington/Truxton Circle, this home presents the perfect blend of modern and traditional updates.” View the full listing here.
  • 1814 41st Place SE — $474,900 — Fort Davis Park
    Open ONLINE — Mary Bazargan
    3 level detached home with 3 BR/2 BA features modern finishes, new hardwood floors, a fenced-in backyard and a fully finished basement. View the full listing here.

Real Estate Fresh Finds: April 22

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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: 1519 Constitution Avenue NE #101

“Practically in the shadow of the most powerful edifices on Earth, but a world away on a sweet, tree-lined street, this tiny boutique building invites you to make your home in Unit 101. Capitol Hill writ large, but quaintly Kingman Park, this residential neighborhood is not synonymous with politics and power, but with front stoops and flowerbeds. Closer to home, you’ll find The Capital Candy Jar — hence the “sweet” street — at the end of the block, and the welcoming Hill Café just around the corner. But why go out? Let’s stay home and enjoy the open floor plan, with rich wood floors in a dark-chocolate brown.”

“Keep the living area cozy with the gas fireplace, or get cooking in the gourmet kitchen of Frigidaire Gallery stainless-steel appliances and elegant granite countertops. Moving into the bedroom, enjoy the convenience of a separate laundry closet with Samsung washer and dryer. Continue further for the perfect urban oasis, a private deck for casual entertaining or calming rejuvenation. Then, beyond the shared backyard, the coveted off-street parking with your own reserved space. Add the low monthly condo fee and 1519 Constitution Avenue NE, Unit 101, becomes all the sweeter.”

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(Virtual) DC Open House List for This Weekend

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Another week of nearly 200 listings in the DMV goes to show that just because people can’t wander around homes doesn’t mean they aren’t still interested in buying or selling. We continue to encourage digital-only tours and showings and have  selected another batch of our favorite “virtual showings” with 3D tours, videos or both below. 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.

  • 2812 Georgia Avenue NW #3 –$499,900 — Columbia Heights
    Open ONLINE — Majida Zouine
    “This luxury 2 bedroom/2 bath unit has been developed and architecturally designed with attention to every detail. From custom made two-tone cabinets with Calacatta White Quartz, to spa inspired bathrooms with Italian White Carrara Tile, this must see condo will leave you wowed.” View the full listing here.
  • 5700 Blair Road NE — $935,000 — Manor Park
    Open ONLINE — Jason Martin Group
    This “brand new home which was completed in March 2020” features “4 bedroom, 4 1/2 Baths, over 3,000 square feet home with wood floors throughout” as well as “many more amenities that makes this the ideal home.” View the full listing here.
  • 2424 17th Street NW #203 — $325,000 — Adams Morgan
    Open ONLINE — Metro DC Houses
    Top floor 1 BR/1 BA unit features custom cabinetry and bedframe in the bedroom as well as a number of building amenities including a rooftop deck, bike room and extra storage.

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DC Property Tax Abatement Program — No Tax For 5 Years

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In Washington, D.C. home buyers who qualify can have their annual property tax payments abated for up to five (5) years! In order to qualify for the The Lower Income Homeownership Exemption program, your income must fall under the household income limits (see table below) and this applies against all person(s) in the household. The purchase price of the property shall not exceed $479,066. Any buyer of a principal residence who qualifies is eligible.

*Here’s the math: $465,600 purchase price — $75,700 homestead deduction = $389,900 taxable assessment X ¢.085/$100 of taxable assessment = $3,314.15 annual tax savings. The program also allows for higher household income thresholds in DC Economic Development Zones.

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