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Is Sustainability Important When Remodeling Your Home?

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Hi PoPville readers! I’m Kristen Menichelli (she/her), and I’m a kitchen and bath designer.

My company, Green House Designs, was started to fulfill a need within the interior design world — providing homeowners with healthy design that’s sustainably and responsibly sourced.

Seven years ago, I transitioned from a career in theatrical design to home remodeling. As I worked with clients, I began to think more about the environmental and human impact of commonly used building materials. From the working conditions in granite mines to the sustainability of wood flooring options, the choices we make can have a major impact.

That’s why I work with my clients to give them the full picture, empowering them to make informed decisions.

Our homes are more important than ever, especially while we stay home to #flattenthecurve. My goal as a designer is to help clients create spaces that are beautiful, welcoming, and functional. This includes helping clients customize their homes to address specific needs, ranging from mobility issues to allergies.

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Real Estate Fresh Finds: March 25

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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: 400 Massachusetts Avenue NW #613

“VIRTUAL TOUR: 400massave.com! Everything you’ve ever wanted in a condo! Large kitchen, washer/dryer in unit, coat closet, pantry, den/office/second bedroom, dining room, large living room with huge windows, and garage PARKING! Master Bedroom has large windows (with blinds for those who don’t like natural light…?), an ensuite bathroom with tons of storage, and a walk-in closet.

Stop fighting over countertop space in the bathroom — this has more than enough room! 400 Mass has an amazing rooftop pool with stunning views of the city, an updated gym, concierge, secured entrance and package drop off, party room and community room. Less than half a mile from red, green, and yellow metro stops. Need to get out of the city? Waste no time and hop onto 395.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 5 BR/4.5 BA Colonial in Cleveland Park with over 4k square feet across 4 levels includes a formal dining room, study, screen-in porch, lower level bar and 3-car parking in the rear features an electric car hookup — all for $3.3M.
  • Fully renovated detached 2-story 4 BR/3 BA cottage in Garfield Heights features a huge, fenced-in backyard with off-street parking, a patio and a rear lower level walkout.
  • “Stunning 2 bedroom, 2 bath top-floor condo in a newer boutique building (with elevator) features gleaming hardwood floors, in-unit washer/dryer, ample closet space (a HUGE walk-in closet in one of the bedrooms), & tons of light (and gorgeous views over the city!).”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 3 BR detached home in Chevy Chase that will need a good amount of work to become livable, but the size and location itself could make the investment worthwhile.

Experience The Yards with Estate Residences — 1 Month Free on Select Units

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Estate — the new boutique rental community in the heart of The Yards, is offering for a limited time ONE MONTH FREE on studios and one-bedrooms.

THE YARDS

Residents of Estate are part of The Yards, one of D.C.’s most vibrant neighborhoods that offers an eclectic mix of D.C.’s finest restaurants, breweries, wine bars and specialty retailers.

The number one destination is The Yards Park, get some fresh air and walk the park’s boardwalk which runs for a quarter-mile along the Anacostia River and connects to the Navy Yard River Trail that is perfect for biking, jogging, or skating. The Park is home to an award-winning sculptural bridge that provides a bird’s-eye view of the canal basin and Anacostia River. Enjoy the park’s water features complete with a waterfall, a reflective pool and dancing fountains illuminated with color-changing lights for a refreshing night show.

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SWEAT DC Launches 1st Virtual Workout Platform to Support Out of Work Coaches

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Over the past week thousands of coaches, personal trainers and instructors have lost their jobs in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

At the same time even more people are left without a way to workout, relieve stress and stay healthy. In an effort to support local coaches financially while giving them a platform to still serve the people, SWEAT DC has launched a new virtual platform, SWEAT Anywhere (check out pics and videos on their Instagram).

Members on the platform will receive access to 60+ workouts including HIIT, barre, sculpt, bootcamp, yoga, dance, meditation (we need it more than ever), mindfulness, nutrition & more.

The workouts are streamed live so you can follow along and even live chat with the coaches during the workout (think TRL live song requests). All workouts are recorded and stay on the platform for 30 days after the workout so members can do the workouts at their leisure.

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(Virtual) DC Open House List for This Weekend

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In lieu of our typical encouragement to go view open  houses this weekend, we suggest you take advantage of our selected “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.

  • 618 9th Street NE — $1,535,000 — H Street Corridor/Capitol Hill
    Open ONLINE — Ellen Klein
    Intricate facade restored to its original beauty, this circa 1900’s gem offers 3 fully renovated floors (2,307 sq. ft.) of fluid space with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and a patio. Lower level English Basement and a slew of smart home technology. Full listing details here.
  • 229 Ingraham Street NW — $850,000 — Brightwood Park
    Open ONLINE — Jordan Chronopoulos
    This “totally renovated row-home” is “reimagined in a contemporary blend of modern finishes and open-concept living. Enjoy a thoughtful floor plan including 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, with a convenient one-car garage that has a new roof and windows.” Full listing details here.
  • 2109 M Street NE #9 — $699,900 — Carver/Langston
    OPEN ONLINE — Majida Zouine
    “Welcome to Arbor Flats! A brand new 9 unit, stylish and chic, condominium that provides everything you need to live at the intersection of urban culture and tranquility; private balconies for soaking in the calm, high-end kitchens for cooking and entertaining; designed using Italian White Carrara Quartz, European glass mosaic backsplash and more.” Full listing details here.
  • 3524 S Street NW — $1,999,000 — Burleith
    Open ONLINE — Jessica Evans
    Gorgeous Dutch Colonial 5 BR/4.5 BA 4-story townhouse with “white oak wide plank solid hardwood flooring, picture windows, bold crown molding, and frameless glass railings in the staircases” as well as 2-car off-street parking, smart technology, a private backyard and a rooftop patio overlooking the District. Full listing details here.
  • 528 Sheridan Street NW — $659,000 — Brightwood
    Open ONLINE — Metro DC Houses
    3 BR/3.5 BA semi-detached row home with dark hardwood flooring, a fully finished lower level with rear walkout, 2 porches and a fenced-in backyard with a patio, parking pad  and even some grassy space for flowers or herbs. Full listing details here.

Real Estate Fresh Finds: March 18

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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: 4324 Westover Place NW

“This exquisite four level [3 BR/3.5 BA] Federal Style townhome in prestigious Westover Place provides the best of all worlds in city living. With both luxury and utility in mind, all of your needs and desires will be met. Gorgeous finishings, including plantation shutters, closet build outs, hardwood/tile/marble floors abound. The main floor boasts a luxury kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, an open dining room and a large tiered living room with exquisite built-in shelving and wood burning fireplace.

The second level is an owner’s oasis, with a large master bedroom, a beautiful separate sitting area and a luxurious Waterworks master bath with a double-head freestanding glass shower and clawfoot tub. The third floor has two generously-sized bedrooms with their own full bath. The home’s lower level offers a family room with high ceilings, a full bath, a full laundry room, and a climate-controlled 1000-bottle wine cellar.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 5 BR/6 FB/2 HB detached home in Georgetown that boasts nearly 7k square feet across 4 levels and also features a huge backyard with a pool — all for only $15.5M!
  • An interestingly styled 4 BR/3.5 BA duplex with nearly 4k square feet.
  • Petworth 3 BR/2.5 BA “semi-detached condominium boasts a sprawling 1,970 square feet of living space and endless natural light across two levels.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 1 BR/1 BA unit with a private balcony at The Artisan in the heart of downtown D.C.

3 Timeless Skills PR Professionals Need for Career Success

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Author Bio: Kerry O’Grady is the Faculty Director and Associate Professor of Practice for the Georgetown University Master’s in Public Relations & Corporate Communications. An award-winning integrated communicator, she is a sought-after media contributor on pop culture, social media, and wellness. She’s currently a doctoral candidate at Vanderbilt University, studying for her Ed.D. in leadership and learning in organizations.

As a public relations professional, I’m not a fan of articles that detail the latest “trends” in a profession.

By definition, trends are flighty; forgettable. They are a general direction of change, but not certain or absolute. The start of any new year should be about getting back to basics; redefining and developing the skills you know.

Here are my top three skills for evergreen career success:

Writing

Public relations is a writing-centric profession. As a PR professional, you’re the go-to expert on the written word. You’re not only an expert in how to craft messaging but also a master at disseminating it to key publics to change both hearts and minds.

Writing should be concise and simple, each word carefully selected with intention. The best news about writing well? Every day is an opportunity to improve.

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Here’s One Reason for Joining a Carpool: Four Free Rides Home!

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For many, the impulse to join a carpool is quickly squashed by various “what ifs.”

What if our driver needs to stay late? What if there’s a family emergency? What if our driver is suddenly ill?

Consequently, the would-be carpooler imagines they would be late picking up kids at school and day care; late for dinner at home; late for post-work club meetings; late for fitness trainer appointments; late for everything people count on us for once the work day is done.

Valid reasons all, but Commuter Connections has the answer: Commuter Connections members have a free ride home four times a year when their regular carpool or vanpool driver has to cancel. That’s four times a year the Guaranteed Ride Home program rescues the commuter and gets them to where they are going.

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DC Open House List for This Weekend

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We’ve got another week of 200+ open houses scheduled across D.C. While there is some concern going out in public, data suggests its not impacting buyers. Check out some of our favorite options below and to see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 1771 Church Street NW #1 — $599,900 — Dupont Circle
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — John Coleman
    “Boasting an elegant feel, the beautiful trim and ample amount of space leaves anyone that enters with a zen experience. Whether you’re curling up by the fireplace with a glass of wine during the winter months, or diving into a book on your private outdoor patio, this [2 BR/2 BA] space has great options to live life to its fullest.”
  • 917 4th Street SE — $1,200,000 — Capitol Riverfront
    Open Sat. 4-6 p.m. & Sun. 3-5 p.m. — Laura Pope
    4-story classic Federal style 4 BR/3.5 BA row home features an open floor plan with a huge master suite, a rooftop terrace and a 2-car garage.
  • 528 Sheridan Street NW — $659,000 — Brightwood
    Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Metro DC Houses
    “Spacious and fully renovated, this home comes with a deep yard and a fully finished basement” as well as “stainless steel appliances, open kitchen with peninsula perfect for dining in or diner parties” and “dark hardwood throughout and two cozy porches — front and back!”
  • 1821 I Street NE #4 — $399,900 — Carver/Langston
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Samuel Davis
    1 BR/1 BA unit in a boutique building feels much larger than most 1 bedrooms we see.
  • 229 Ingraham Street NW — $850,000 — Brightwood Park
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Jordan Chronopoulos
    Beautifully renovated 4 BR/3.5 BA brick Tudor features an open gourmet kitchen, 2 fireplaces and a large, fully-fenced backyard with a spacious deck, grassy area and off-street parking.

The Best Place to Call Home in NoMa

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Open House: March 12 to March 15 — Up to $4,000 in Savings + Waived Amenity Fee*

Connecting the distinct personalities of iconic Washington, D.C., neighborhoods, Union Place, by Toll Brothers Apartment Living, exudes an undeniable sense of arriving, a feeling of being exactly where you need to be, at exactly the right time.

Choose from studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment homes that feature clean, sleek finishes and warm, natural tones. Features include stainless steel appliances, quartz kitchen and bathroom countertops as well as Kohler plumbing fixtures and hardware.

Expansive amenities such as the resort-style infinity rooftop pool and two-story gym with a rock-climbing wall and comfortable, co-working spaces bring you every convenience and opportunity to connect with fellow residents — or to reflect in collective solitude.

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