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Real Estate Fresh Finds: September 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: 726 3rd Street NE

“This inviting and spacious [4 BR/3.5 BA] row house was thoughtfully renovated in 2018 and boasts a superior location just steps from popular H Street.” This 3-story townhouse boasts hardwood floors throughout the main and upper levels, including the giant master bedroom suite with ensuite bath and walk-in closet.

The lower level “offers a relaxing recreation area or in-law suite, complete with another kitchen, a large living room or bedroom and full bathroom.” Outside, the home has a private, fenced-in rear deck and garden area, perfect for late nights, grilling and relaxing that leads to the 2 off-street parking spaces.

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 5,400 square foot 5 BR/4 BA “penthouse jewel that spans the entire Connecticut Avenue side of 2029 Connecticut evokes the apex of Parisian elegance” listed for $4.5M.
  • This is your own chance to fix and/or flip in Capitol Hill with this 3 BR/2 BA AS-IS townhouse that is “currently a 2-unit in the tax record, but possibly turn it into a single-family. You decide!”
  • 5 BR Petworth rowhome with over 2,500 square feet includes marble bathrooms and a lower level with rental potential featuring 2 BR/1 BA, wet bar, separate laundry and both front and rear entrances.
  • Your Bankruptcy Property of the Week is a “trendy condo with two master bedrooms, each with private full bathroom” in Hill East for $625k.

Eastern Market Celebrates 19th Amendment with Votes For Women Event

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Tickets are on sale now for the second annual Eastern Market Main Street event Constitutional (n)! This year’s theme is “Votes for Women” and takes place on Saturday, October 19, from 2-5 p.m. at Eastern Market on Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.

This one-of-kind Capitol Hill event is designed to highlight women in civic life during the 100 years since the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, the amendment that prohibits the federal government from denying the right to vote on the basis of sex.

In addition to themed beverages provided by local restaurants and drinkeries, the three-hour event will be highlighted with a self-guided walking tour of Capitol Hill that takes visitors to a number of locations important to the history of women in civic life.

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Buy a Home This Fall and Stop Paying Rent, Interest Rates at Record Lows

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Stop paying someone else’s mortgage!

Let us simplify the home buying process for you at a free, fun & informative session this Saturday, September 7. Learn from local lenders, real estate agents & hear the experiences of a recent first time home buyer.

The workshop is centrally located at GreenLine Real Estate’s office at 2216 14th Street, NW — Between W Street & Florida Avenue. Space is limited so please register to reserve your seat.

Refreshments will be provided.

DC Open House List for This Weekend

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As per usual, the post-Labor Day real estate rush is upon us with 300+ open houses scheduled for this weekend. Check out some of our suggested open houses below and to view the entire DC Open House List, click here.

  • 1109 C Street NE — $1,069,900 — Capitol Hill
    Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Ann Robertson
    “Beautiful and spacious turn-of-the-century row house with original period details in a fantastic neighborhood! This dazzling [4 BR/2 BA] Capitol Hill Beauty and historic Grand Dame is a must-see.”
  • 1348 Euclid Street NW #403 — $599,999 — Columbia Heights
    Open Sun. 2:30-4:30 p.m. — Debi Fox
    2 BR/1 BA 2-level “rarely available corner penthouse” unit at Verona Parc Condos feature an upper-level loft as well as a gorgeous 450 sq. ft. rooftop terrace.
  • 400 Newcomb Street SE #4 — $295,000 — Congress Heights
    Open Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Molly Branson
    This is the 2 BR/2 BA model unit of 1 of 14 newly converted contemporary condos at Congress Row, all renovated and remodeled in 2019.
  • 726 3rd Street NE — $1,299,900 — H Street Corridor
    Open Sat. & Sun. 12-4 p.m. — Josh Oliver
    Renovated in 2018, this 4 BR/3.5 BA rowhome boasts nearly 2k square feet above grade and down below is a fully-finished lower level in-law suite with its own kitchen and full bath.
  • 1300 Massachusetts Avenue NW #304 — $3374,900 — Thomas Circle
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Fernando Garcia
    Ideally located 1 BR in the boutique condo building The DeSoto has a WalkScore of 98 means everything you could possibly need is just a short walk away.

National Law Enforcement Museum — Wanted: Queen of Diamonds Gang, $25,000 Reward

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The National Law Enforcement Museum at Judiciary Square boosts its reputation as an interactive shrine to crime and crime-solving by turning the entire 57,000-square-foot exhibit space into a crime scene — and turning visitors into detectives! If the amateur sleuths are good enough, they could win a $25,000 “reward.”

From now until October 6, visitors to the museum are invited to look for clues among the 800 artifacts and 100 interactive displays to discover the identities of the Queen of Diamonds’ gang of art thieves. Visitors will receive a “case file” with important information on the gang and its nefarious history.

The newly deputized “detectives” are invited to uncover the names of the five-member crew of outlaws by solving a series of puzzles embedded throughout the museum’s exhibits. If the amateur sleuths are good enough, they could win a “reward.” Successful sleuths will have their names submitted for a drawing for $25,000 in prize money.

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Real Estate Fresh Finds: September 4

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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: 1700 17th Street NW #401

Fantastic 2 BR/2 BA condo unit with 1,100+ square feet in the heart of downtown D.C., with an impeccable WalkScore of 98 “where the High Heel Race, the Pride Parade and the 17th Street Festival happen right outside the door!” The Admiral Dupont Condominium building “has a new fitness center on the roof with fantastic views of the Monument and downtown, and a large roof deck that is great for 4th of July Fireworks!”

The unit features hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, a balcony, a wood-burning fireplace and even the already-mounted flat screen above it. This home has it all and is so fresh that it hasn’t even had an open house yet, so get ahold of your agent if you want to see this convenient and chic condo.

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a massive 5 BR/5 FB/2 HB “serene, architectural masterpiece [that] combines the elegance of yesterday with the luxury of today, including 6k square feet across 3 levels, a 2-car garage, pool, wine cellar and tennis courts all for $3.2M.”
  • 1 BR/1 BA Petworth condo with a recent $19k price reduction is priced to sell.
  • “Rare opportunity to finish this two-unit conversion project in a fantastic neighborhood. Property already has demolition work completed — shell interior.”
  • Your Auction Property of the Week is a 4 BR/2 BA Petworth townhouse that needs A LOT of work, likely a complete gut job on top of unloading all the trash from the previous owner.

Virginia Tech Focuses on Working Professionals

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Virginia Tech has been making local headlines lately with the announcement of its Innovation Campus in the newly-designated neighborhood of National Landing.

While the new campus will help cement the university’s regional footprint, Virginia Tech has been quietly providing graduate education opportunities in the D.C. area since 1969.

Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business has offered its MBA programs in this region for decades and more recently made the decision to narrow its focus to working professionals in urban centers across the commonwealth.

“What we did at Virginia Tech a few years ago was to say that we really want to focus on the working professional — someone who wants to enhance their career or make a change in the direction of their career, but not at the expense of continuing to be a business professional,” says Pamplin Dean Robert Sumichrast. That allows those students to come into the classroom, he adds, “and use what they’ve learned as part of the experience of the MBA program.”

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Brews Around the World Festival Debuts in Navy Yard This Saturday, September 7!

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Your passport to unlimited tastes of amazing beers, wines and bites from around the world, Brews Around the World: DC International Beer, Wine & Food Festival is coming to the Navy Yard this weekend, Saturday, September 7!

While Summer may be wrapping up, that doesn’t mean great outdoor weekend fun has to be over — the forecast on Saturday is PERFECT! Choose from either our daytime session or the evening session — both featuring three hours of unlimited tastes of more than 100 of the very best craft beers, delicious wines and and crisp ciders — all included in your single ticket price, so try them all!

Plus you’ll enjoy music all day from the main stage, nibble from D.C.’s best international food trucks, visit our huge Oktoberfest area, watch college football on the big screen, and try out tons of vendors and outdoor games.

DC Open House List for This Weekend

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Since it’s a holiday weekend, the open houses scheduled across the District are down. There are only 100~ scheduled as of writing this, with a majority of them in the higher-end Mil+ category. If you’re sticking around the DMV this weekend, check out our favorites below and to view the entire DC Open House List, click here.

  • 1610 Tuckerman Street NW — $1,125,000 — Brightwood
    Open Sun. 12-2 p.m. — Brian Galvin
    “Beautiful Craftsman home on a tree-lined street steps to the Rock Creek Park Golf course. This 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath home comes with a spacious living room with french doors leading to the front porch to enjoy cool summer nights.”
  • 177 Uhland Terrace NE — $779,177 — Eckington
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. & Sun. 3-5 p.m. — Harrison Beacher
    3-story 3 BR/3 BA interior rowhome with an open layout for the most part, but also some interesting bedroom designs.
  • 1407 E. Capitol Street SE — $1,635,000 — Hill East
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Kristin Francis
    “Newly renovated! Must-see spacious Capitol Hill row home with traditional open floor plan, & fresh modern finishes. Total renovation in 2019.”
  • 3234 Robert Clifton Weaver Way NE — $525,000 — Fort Lincoln
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. — Corey Lancaster
    Large 3 level in AS-IS condition with 3 BR/2 FB/2 HB includes off-street and 2-car garage parking.
  • 311 U Street NW — $1,190,000 — LeDroit Park
    Open Sat. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. — William Newsome
    4 BR/3.5 BA Colonial rowhome with a multitude of high-tech features, including smart home systems and even solar panels.

“The Most Valuable 2 Hours I’ve Spent on a Saturday.” Learn How to Buy a Home From Industry Experts on September 7

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Stop paying someone else’s mortgage!

Let us simplify the home buying process for you at this free, fun & informative session. Learn from local lenders, real estate agents & hear the experiences of a recent first time home buyer.

The workshop is centrally located at GreenLine Real Estate’s office at 2216 14th Street, NW — Between W Street & Florida Avenue. Space is limited so please register to reserve your seat.

Refreshments will be provided.

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