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DC Open House List for This Weekend

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We haven’t seen a ton of new listings hitting the market in the District this past week, but we have seen a slew of price reductions and homes returning to market via failed contracts amongst other reasons. This may just be your 2nd chance to score that home you wanted — maybe even at a discount! Check out some of our suggestions below and to see the full list, click here.

  • 910 9th Street NE #1 — $875,000 — H Street Corridor
    Open Sat. 12-3 p.m. & Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Tumi Demuren
    4 BR/3.5 BA 2-level end-unit row home with a MAJOR $85k  price reduction includes 1-car off-street parking and 2 master bedrooms.
  • 4222 8th Street NW #1 — $825,000 — Petworth
    Open Sun. 12-2 p.m. — District Residential
    “New condo conversion! Over 2k square feet with 4 BR/4 BA (3 en-suite). The open concept living/dining/kitchen area is massive with multiple arrangements/sitting areas, as well as plenty of light on 3 sides.”
  • 1669 Columbia Road NW #208 — $285,500 — Lanier Heights
    Open Sat. 1-4 p.m. & Sun. 12-2 p.m.
    Wide-open 1 BR condo centrally located to Adams Morgan, Mt. Pleasant and Columbia Heights all just a short walk away.
  • 650 Chaplin Street SE — $420,000 — Benning Ridge
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Djana Morris
    “This gorgeous, completely renovated, 3 BR/2 BA home makes a statement immediately with its striking black & white painted brick exterior, bright red door & picturesque white picket fence!”
  • 1944 Capitol Avenue NE #1 — $600,000 — Ivy City
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. — Molly Branson
    Newly renovated 2 BR/2.5 BA open floor plan unit with gorgeous luxury finishes.

Buy Your Thanksgiving Pie and Help a Neighbor in Need

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Today is the final day of Food & Friends’ annual Thanksgiving pie sale and fundraiser, Slice of Life.

Each pie purchased through Slice of Life provides one full day of nutritious meals for a Food & Friends client — Washington area neighbors battling cancer, HIV/AIDS, or other serious illnesses.

Pies are available in five delicious flavors: Homemade Apple, Spiced Pumpkin, Oh So Sweet Potato, Nutty Pecan and the American Airlines Sky Pie (Salted Caramel Brownie). Pie prices start at $28 and the American Airlines Sky Pie includes an entry to win 25,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® Miles.

Pre-purchased pies can be picked up on Tuesday, November 26 at 32 convenient locations throughout the D.C. area.

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Real Estate Fresh Finds: November 20

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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: 731 Fairmont Street NW

“Located at the crossroads of U Street corridor and Columbia Heights. A quick zip downtown and just a little over half a mile to both the U Street and Columbia Heights Metros. Hundreds of restaurants, bars, and entertainment in walking distance. Bright and spacious row home style residence has 2 levels w/1,750+ sq. ft. This Victorian home is charming with a historic exterior, and modern interior complete with w/luxury finishes. A perfect blend of old and new.

Careful attention to every detail from the white oak floors, custom baseboards/door/window trim, solid wood doors, kitchen aid appliances, tile selections, hardware, light fixtures, Ring doorbell, key-less entry and Nest Thermostat. Timeless renovation to last another 100+ years. 4 private outdoor spaces which includes a large roof deck!! The rooftop has 360 degree city views to include the Washington Monument. Private PARKING included!”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

Cash for Carpooling? Commuter Connections Offers ‘Pool Rewards’ Program

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Commuter Connections will pay you to start a car or vanpool. They will also pay each passenger who participates in your pool.

The “Pool Rewards” program not only brings in extra cash, but previous solo drivers can save an estimated 24 minutes on average one-way by using the HOV/Express Lanes, while passengers are able to perform work-related tasks during the commute (38 percent say they do).

  • For carpools, sharing your daily commute can be worth up to $130. Those now driving alone who start or join new carpools may be eligible for a $2-a-day reward ($1 for each-way) over a trip-tracked, 90-day period where they carpool at least two or more weekdays. That’s $130 per rider, just for reducing traffic, air pollution, stress and the personal cost of getting to and from work.
  • For vanpools, the effort can be worth $200 a month when you find at least six other commuters — and up to 15 — to share their daily ride to and from work. Commuter Connections puts the new vanpool coordinator in touch with participating vanpool companies to partner with the new group — so no one has to own a large van.

The program is free; sign up here. If you are wondering how much your solo commute is costing you, check out Commuter Connection’s “Commuting Cost Calculator.”

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Listing of the Day: 1237 I Street NE

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Address: 1237 I Street NE
Neighborhood: H Street NE
Listed: $794,200
Open: Sunday, November 17 from 1-4 p.m.

The epitome of charming urban living, this brick bayfront DC rowhouse is sited on a one way street with a bike lane in the heart of amenity rich H St NE. Original hardwoods, exposed brick, and custom moldings pair well with the fireplace to deliver cozy vibes.

Beyond the array of period details, 1237 I has every modern convenience on your checklist. Updated kitchen and baths, central air with Nest thermostat, new water heater, new roof, new washer/dryer and secure off street parking with an auto door. The hardscaped rear grants a flexible space also perfect for entertaining and cookouts.

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Applications Open for Food & Beverage Entrepreneur Workshop Series

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Calling all D.C. food and beverage entrepreneurs!

A new workshop series for growth-stage business owners* begins this January at Union Market. Applications opened this week and will close on Friday, December 6.

Cureate — a provider of education, technical assistance and consulting services for local entrepreneurs — is launching Cureate Courses, a workshop series for local small businesses looking to grow, scale and succeed in the highly competitive food services landscape.

Accepted applicants will be enrolled in a series of 10 workshops taught by leading industry experts, held at Union Market from January to August 2020. Featured experts include:

  • Lindsay Mannix and Gavin Wade of Polygraph, the D.C. based design firm behind CAVA and Little Pearl branding
  • Brand Strategist and Creative Marketer, Nikki Rappaport
  • Chef Ruben Garcia, Creative Director for ThinkFoodGroup

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DC Open House List for This Weekend

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It may almost be the holidays, but it doesn’t seem to be slowing the amount of open houses. Check out some of our favorite opens across the District below and to see the full list, click here.

  • 1840 Vernon Street NW #407 — $559,900 — Adams Morgan
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. & Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Metro DC Houses
    “Rarely available penthouse 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom corner unit with plenty of light in small, pet-friendly building with a low condo fee!”
  • 404 Newcomb Street SE #4 — $300,000 — Congress Heights
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. — Molly Branson
    Another BRAND-NEW 2 BR/2 BA converted condo in the Congress Row conversions to hit the market in the past few months.
  • 729 Upshur Street NW #2 — $799,900 — Petworth
    Open Sun. 12-2 p.m. — Chris Burns
    3 BR/3 BA 2-level townhouse condo with 3 sides of light exposure, 2 outdoor spaces and off-street parking.
  • 2506 Hurston Lane NE #7 — $504,900 — Fort Lincoln
    Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Josh Oliver
    “This inviting, three bedroom, two and a half bathroom ENERGY STAR~ Certified townhouse unit in The Villages at Dakota Crossing was built in December 2012 and boasts tasteful, high end finishes throughout.”
  • 114 Joliet Street SW — $469,900 — Bellvue
    Open Sat. & Sun. 12-2 p.m. — Russ Brown
    “This is the perfect home for an investor or anybody who wants to live in a home and have their tenants pay almost all of their mortgage! This is a 2-unit building with a basement with SO many options! You can connect unit 1 with the basement and easily turn it into a 5-bdrm unit.”

Listing of the Day: 3552 13th Street NW #2

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Address: 3552 13th Street NW #2
Neighborhood: Columbia Heights
Listed: $924,900
Open: Sunday, November 17 from 2-4 p.m.

Amazing space and amazing value. The best price per square foot in a walk to everything location.

This beautiful spacious ten-year young condominium lives like a house! High ceilings, open floor plan, large rooms, built in California closets, custom built-ins, custom shades, two porches and a spectacular private roof deck with panoramic views over the city and the National Cathedral make living here a dream. Add to that the easy proximity to the shops, restaurants and Metro of both Columbia Heights and Petworth, and you have a fabulous situation and location.

On the main level of this residence there is a wonderful open living dining area and a terrific kitchen. A generous den/office or guest bedroom with a charming covered porch is also on this floor along with a lovely full bath. On the second floor is the master suite with vaulted ceiling, a bay window and private en suite bath.

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