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Real Estate Fresh Finds: December 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: 3065 Clinton Street NE

“Beautifully updated 5 bedroom and 4 bathroom single family home in the heart of Woodridge! This home’s exterior has massive curb appeal and it continues as you enter the home. Walking up, you will notice subtle details that make this home feel special and custom such as the flower box under the living room windows, the wood gables and the built-in swing on the front porch. The main level has adapted to what many buyers now want — an open concept with some light definition.

Top floor master suite has a walk-in closet, a spacious bathroom, that is paired with a grand bedroom with vaulted ceilings. The lower level suite has versatility starting with a separate entrance and interior access. It has a kitchenette, dining area, full bathroom, and a large space to serve as second living room, a bedroom, or both! Flex space for your everyday needs or the opportunity to generate rental income. Walk out the side entrance of the lower level or out of the kitchen’s french doors to a deck that spans the length of the home in the rear. Deck overlooks the fenced in newly sodded green space.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings: 

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week, a.k.a. “The Taft Mansion,” is a 6 BR/4.5 BA detached in Georgetown with 6,500 sq. ft. across 4 levels that “has been the scene of countless elegant parties, sophisticated dinners and stylish fundraisers where Presidents, Political Leaders, Cabinet Members, Supreme Court Justices and Ambassadors rubbed elbows with business tycoons, socialites and celebrities.”
  • “The [2 BR/1 BA] property is a fixer upper [in Anacostia] and the unit is being sold in “AS IS” condition. The seller will not make any repairs to this property,” but at a $65k list price, the repair costs could be more than worth it!
  • Petworth 3 BR/2 BA interior rowhome in AS-IS condition seems a bit steep at $1M, but perhaps the inside is nicer and matches the asking price.
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 1 BR unit in Lanier Heights that will need some renovation to bring it into the 21st century.

National Cathedral Lights Up the Holidays with Family Musical

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The folks behind the Washington National Cathedral have put together an inspiring afternoon and evening of family-friendly programming called “Holiday Light Spectacular” that will be an unforgettable visual and aural experience for all ages.

The immersive indoor light show designed by Elizabeth Coco and Atmosphere Lighting is just one part of the activities, as the historic neo-gothic cathedral is turned into a winter wonderland on Friday, December 27 at 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The 45-minute program, ideal for children, repeats at the same times on Saturday, December 28.

Music performed by a live orchestra will fill the Cathedral as it accompanies a screening of the 1982, 30-minute animated classic, “The Snowman,” based on the 1978 picture book by Raymond Briggs. That will be followed by musical performances of holiday songs — including singalongs such as “Silver Bells” and “Walking in a Winter Wonderland”– by soprano soloist Crossley Hawn, and “illustrated” by a moving light spectacular designed for the Cathedral’s vaulted ceiling and soaring columns.

Admission to the light spectacular, the animated film-with-orchestral accompaniment, and the vocal concert is $40. See this site for ticket availability. There is free parking in the Cathedral’s underground garage.

The Cathedral is at 3101 Wisconsin Avenue NW.

Pool Rewards: Drivers Aren’t the Only Ones Getting Paid

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Join the free club that pays you for driving! Commuter Connections, the regional transportation nonprofit dedicated to making traffic less miserable and the environment cleaner, offers a program that pays drivers for starting carpool and vanpools. It’s a pretty sweet deal, and your passengers get paid as well.

What are you waiting for? Let’s jump into the pool.

The “Pool Rewards” program pays up to a $130 subsidy to those who start — and join — new carpools, after a period of 90 days using the carpool. Those driving alone to and from work each day at peak rush hour times can earn cash to help offset fuel and tolls. While commuting, passengers can earn the same amount for doing work, pleasure reading, or keeping the driver company.

That figure goes up to $200 towards new vanpools of between seven and 15 occupants, including the driver. Realizing not everyone has an 8-passenger vehicle, Commuter Connections will help arrange for the van.

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SWEAT DC Rolls Out 7 New Year’s 6 Week Transformation Programs for Every Shape, Size, Age & Goal

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SWEAT DC, D.C.’s award winning fitness studio known for their inclusive & fun workout environment doubles down on the inclusive side by rolling out 7 new programs geared to transform many underserved populations in the fitness world.

All the tailored programs are 6 weeks and include Mom Transformation Camp, 20 Pound Weight Loss, Women Only Strength Training, Men’s Only Muscle Building, Teacher Transformation program, SWEAT 50 a new program geared to those over 50 and Silver SWEAT Safe senior fall prevention program.

SWEAT DC owner & community health advocate Coach G says, “The problem with most fitness spaces is that they create a cookie cutter program for all of their members, which will never lead to great individualized results. As a personal trainer for over 15 years with 1000’s of client transformations I realized that everyone comes with personal needs and stories. I’m excited to be able to offer these new special personalized programs at a fraction of the cost (under $30) of private training which can be upwards of $150 a session.”

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DC Open House List for This Weekend

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As the temperature has dropped below freezing, so has the amount of open houses scheduled across the District. With less than 200 opens on the books, your window for buying before the new year is dwindling down. Check out our favorites below and to see the full list, click here.

  • 1944 Capitol Avenue NE #3 — $625,000 — Ivy City
    Open Sat. & Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Molly Branson
    Brand New 2 BR/2.5 BA 2-level unit with a 500 sq. ft. private roof deck.
  • 3329 Prospect Street NW #6 — $4,250,000 — Georgetown
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Daniel Heider
    Luxury 4 BR/3.5 BA penthouse unit at the converted historic Worley School boasts 4,500 square feet across 2 levels including a wine cellar and a private elevator.
  • 3824 Nash Street SE — $774,000 — Penn Branch
    Open Sat. & Sun. 12-1:30 p.m. — Ressie Wilson
    4 BR detached 3-level  home with a fully-finished walkout lower level leads to a private fenced-in backyard that just needs a little landscaping to bring it back to life.
  • 528 Kennedy Street NW #301 — $449,900 — Brightwood Park
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Omar Gonzalez
    Open layout 2 BR/1 BA condo with a recent price reduction “located in the heart of vibrant and coveted Kennedy Street NW.”
  • 812 Capitol Square Place SW — $1,100,000 — Southwester Waterfront
    Open Sun. 1:30-3:30 p.m. — Nancy Pulley
    “Elegant [4 BR/2.5 BA] townhome in CAPITOL SQUARE at the Waterfront” with 4 levels includes covered parking for 2 cars.

What the Military Can Teach Civilian Leaders

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=dE87Igm3ugY&feature=emb_logo

What does landing a plane on an aircraft carrier after dark have to do with the kind of challenges teams face in the private sector?

In some ways, not a lot, says Steffanie Easter, Director of Navy Staff for the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations at the Pentagon. “But the principles are the same. And that’s about making sure that everybody has a common view of what you’re trying to accomplish. Make sure they have the tools that they need… And make sure that they understand the interdependencies.”

Here, Easter talks with Francie Dalton, a faculty member in the Georgetown University Master’s in Human Resources Management program, about what the military can teach civilian leaders.

For more information visit scs.georgetown.edu and keep up to date on Facebook.

Yes DC, There is a Competitive Karaoke League

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Registration for the spring 2020 season of District Karaoke, D.C.’s only social, team-based karaoke league, is now open! (Yes, competitive karaoke is a thing!).

Form a team, join a team, or register as a free agent at www.districtkaraoke.com. Wear costumes, make props and sing your favorite songs in our supportive, inclusive and growing community.

Register at one of our five locations:

  • Mondays: Astro Beer Hall (Metro Center)
  • Tuesdays: Bier Baron (Dupont)
  • Wednesdays: Sticky Rice (H Street)
  • Thursdays: The Brixton (U Street)
  • Thursdays: The Ugly Mug (Eastern Market)

Singing experience not required — just be open to make friends and have fun!

Questions? Email [email protected].

Real Estate Fresh Finds: December 11

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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: 638 North Carolina Avenue SE

“Crisp, Classic & Contemporary bundled in the perfect package. Leave some extra cookies out this year as Santa is going to stay awhile. An Eastern Market collector’s edition (WITH PARKING) that will absolutely leave you inspired. Stunning white oak floors and a fresh eat-in kitchen will melt your stresses away. Pella windows, solar panels, dual-zone HVAC, skylights and a welcoming fireplace will have you grabbing for your favorite book. Your time is now and this is your home!”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

Your Carpool Driver Needs to Work Late? No Problem, You STILL Have a FREE Ride Home

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It’s the 4:45 p.m. phone call ridesharing commuters hate to hear: “Hey, sorry to do this, but the boss has me working late tonight. You’re going to have to get another ride home.”

Once the sighs and growling are out of the way after hanging up, the commuter has to focus on the best and least expensive way of traveling home. Members of Commuter Connections’ Guaranteed Ride Home program have an automatic Plan B.

Four times during a registration year commuters can call on Commuter Connections to provide an emergency ride home for those times the driver bails, the car breaks down, or there’s a personal illness or crisis.

Members of the free Commuter Connections service find the program provides peace-of-mind and improves their commute, which is what Commuter Connections is all about. When you use a Guaranteed Ride Home, you save money, reduce stress and feel comfortable knowing that you can continue using an alternative way of travel to and from work without worry. You are also supporting a non-profit organization that helps the region lower traffic volume and shrink the size of commuters’ carbon footprints. (Some restrictions apply for Guaranteed Ride Home; see the website for details.)

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The National Cathedral Has a Musical Antidote to Get You in The Holiday Spirit

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The medieval meets the modern Sunday, December 15, when the 10,647-pipe great organ and the professional musicians of the Washington Symphonic Brass attempt to raise the roof of the majestic Washington National Cathedral during the “Christmas at the Cathedral” program.

The holiday-themed event begins at 6:30 p.m. and includes traditional Christmas favorites, such as Benjamin Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols”, and an assortment of other popular favorites that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit.

The rousing sounds of the evening will be rounded out with help from the Washington National Cathedral Girls’ Choir and the professional classical ensemble Cathedra. Michael McCarthy conducts as Bill Barclay hosts the evening.

Tickets range from $25 to $95 and can be purchased at this site.

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