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A Deal From DC’s Newest Internet Service!

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Starry Internet the Boston-based internet provider that launched in D.C. about a year ago, has quickly expanded their network coverage throughout D.C. and Arlington.

From now through September 30, just in time for Back to School season, the company is offering new subscribers 90 days of free service with promo code Students.

If you’re tired of your internet provider, Starry Internet will be a refreshing change. The company offers a very straightforward deal; for $50/month all-in (taxes included, no additional fees) you get speeds of up to 200 mbps download, as well as their router. No data caps, contracts, or bundles. Starry also offers 24/7 customer support from a locally based team of experts, along with 30-min installation arrival windows.

Check if they are available at your address.

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Real Estate Fresh Finds: August 28

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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: 81 U Street NW #A

BRAND NEW boutique building in Bloomingdale has it all! This 3 BR + Den, 3 BA 2-level unit at Bloomingdale Row “has thoughtful finishes — modern with a classic edge.” The open layout home with hardwood floors and large, oversized windows allows for bright, natural sunlight throughout both levels. The fully decked-out kitchen features “under-cabinet, multi-color lighting as well as slow-close cabinetry, Quartz countertops/slab backsplash, a waterfall edge island and Kitchenaid appliances.”

On top of the spacious room sizes and gorgeous full bathrooms, each bedroom has its own outdoor space with balconies and walkouts, making this unit a homeowner’s dream from inside to out!

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 7 BR/4.5 BA 4-level “stately Grand Dame in the heart of Dupont Circle” with its own rentable 2 BR lower-level unit and includes your own mural space parking, all listed for $2.95M.
  • Petworth 3 BR/3.5 BA townhouse “fully renovated from the walls in by the prior owner” with numerous outdoor spaces, including “a front porch, rear covered terrace, an entry-level covered rear porch and a second-story deck accessed from the upper bedroom level.”
  • Gorgeous 5 BR/2.5 BA Brightwood Craftsman boasts nearly 3k square feet across 4 levels.
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 3 BR semi-detached rowhome in Anacostia.

DC Theatre Week Kicks Off September 10

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Don’t look now, but the curtain is rising on DC Theatre Week!

The 19-day city-wide event runs September 10-29 and brings together dozens of regional entertainment venues to celebrate the dramas, musicals and comedies that make the Washington-area one of the most vibrant and best-known theatre communities in the country.

Through TodayTix — the official ticketing partner — tickets for shows during DC Theatre Week are discounted, with prices ranging from $15 to $35. Get your tickets now! The week also includes events, many of them free, designed to educate, inspire and entertain patrons of all ages.

The three-week “week” kicks off with an afternoon of performances, demonstrations, conversations and giveaways at Arena Stage on the Southwest Waterfront on Saturday, September 7. The kickoff event is 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and includes food, drinks and entertainment.

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DC Open House List for This Weekend

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It’s looking like this horrendous heat will die down this weekend, making it the perfect time to tour some open houses. With 200+ scheduled across the District, you’re bound to find one you love. Check out our favorites below and to view the entire DC Open House List, click here.

  • 1111 Orren Street NE #107 — $394,900 — Trinidad
    Open Sat. & Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Katherine Krevor & Pfhasema Faber
    “This 1 bedroom corner unit at The Corey has it all — a well-executed unit & the entire top floor at your disposal. An efficient layout is paired with great natural light from the floor to ceiling windows and high-end finishes.”
  • 310 Upshur Street NW — $828,310 — Petworth
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Elizabeth Russell
    Fully renovated inside from the previous owner boasts an open floor plan with hardwood floors,  high ceilings, exposed brick, an upper rear deck and a backyard with room for grilling, gardening, AND off-street parking.
  • 620 Oneida Street NE — $569,000 — Riggs Park
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-4 p.m. — District Residential
    Renovated from top to bottom over the past 2 years with smart home features, built-in mood lights, new bathrooms, designer lighting, a rear garden and so much more you have to see for yourself!
  • 2027 Branch Avenue SE — $849,000 — Hillcrest
    Open Sat. 1-4 p.m. & Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Bill Jackson
    4 BR/3.5 BA “stunning custom renovation in sought after Hillcrest” features a giant fenced-in backyard with a wood deck and stone patio.
  • 1509 Vermont Avenue NW — $1,799,000 — Logan Circle
    Open Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Ash White
    “This absolutely gorgeous renovated row home has 6 bedrooms and 4.5 baths with the signature Logan/Dupont style” with a Walk Score of 98,” this home is literally next to the ‘circle’!”

Cheers to 95 Years: Raffle Tickets on Sale Now!

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Seabury Resources for Aging, a local 501 c (3) non-profit, is celebrating its 95th anniversary with a very special raffle, Cheer to 95 Years!

For only $50 you have the opportunity to win great prizes from local distilleries and breweries. Prizes include; Cotton & Reed’s dry spiced and white rum, New Columbia Distiller’s Green Hat Gin, Republic Restoratives’ Civic Vodka, Don Ciccio & Figli’s Mandarinetto or an assortment of beer growlers and coupons/ gift cards for growler fills at 3 Stars, Atlas Brew Works, Cult Classic, DC Brau, and Hellbender!

The total value of both prizes is $375. A limited number of tickets will be sold.

Proceeds from the raffle will support personalized, affordable services and housing options to help low to moderate income older adults in the greater Washington, D.C. area live with independence and dignity.

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Green Wrench: Helping DC’s Auto Shops Go Green & Save Green

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The GreenWrench Technical Assistance Program (GreenWrench) provides free pollution prevention guidance and training to District of Columbia automotive mechanics and auto body shops.

There are four ways shops can choose to be involved in the GreenWrench program, and they can sign up for as many or as few ways as they would like. The program’s goal is to provide businesses with compliance assistance for environmental regulations, protect the environment and improve its participants’ bottom lines.

DOEE offers four ways to participate in GreenWrench:

Technical Assistance Visits — Receive free technical assistance with a customized pollution plan, training and troubleshooting with confidential in-person visits by the GreenWrench consulting team.

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Real Estate Fresh Finds: August 21

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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: 620 Oneida Street NE

Built in 1951, this 4 BR/2.5 BA semi-detached brick row home has been renovated by the current owners for the past 2 years. The improvements include all redone bathrooms, new exterior and interior doors, new windows, a completely replaced basement, new systems and a bevy of other new features. The home has remote-controlled in-floor mood lights, a Ring doorbell, Nest thermostats and other smart home features that puts this home firmly in the 21st century, despite the home’s classic charm.

In the back is a beautifully landscaped garden and yard with plenty of room for a dog, a grill and for relaxation. While the home retains the traditional feel of the original rowhome, it’s firmly cemented in today’s generation with all of the upgrades that make this home truly shine!

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DC Open House List for This Weekend

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We’ve got 230+ open houses occuring in the District this weekend, so take a look at our suggested options below and to view the entire DC Open House List, click here.

  • 6107 7th Place NW — $749,900 — Brightwood
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. & Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Heath Graves
    4-level 5 BR/4.5 BA brick end-unit home has a wide-open main level floor plan, fully-finished basement with 1 BR/1 BA and even a loft level with another 1 BR/1 BA.
  • 410 11th Street NE #17 — $650,000 — Hill East/Stanton Park
    Open Sat. & Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Geovanni Argueta
    “Spacious highly-coveted corner unit #17 — largest unit in the Harrison House Condo and with the BEST VIEW.”
  • 4501 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SW — $379,900 — Bellevue
    Open Sat. 12-2 p.m. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Jessica Evans
    Charming 2-story interior row home has 2 BR/1.5 BA and a lush, green fenced-in backyard ideal for your furbabies.
  • 415 Decatur Street NW — $949,000 — Petworth
    Open Sat. 1-4 p.m. — Haluk Ensari
    Gorgeous 2,400+ square foot townhouse with exposed brick, coffered ceilings and a fully-finished lower level with rental potential has “2 BR/1 BA/wet bar/separate laundry, front & rear entrances.”
  • 229 17th Street SE — $565,000 — Barney Circle
    Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Harrison Beacher
    AS-IS estate sale for this 2 BR/1 BA “condo alternative” that will most definitely need some work to become 21st-century liveable again.

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

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Let us simplify the home buying process for you at this free, fun & informative session this Saturday, August 17.

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

Real Estate Fresh Finds: August 14

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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: 1633 Kalmia Road NW

With a recent $75k price reduction, this gorgeous 5 BR/6.5 BA renovated single family home in Colonial Village just got even better looking! “This traditional home has been completely transformed and now features an open floor plan with contemporary finishes throughout.”

The home has 3 fully finished levels with 3,500+ square feet featuring a “modern kitchen with 42-inch cabinets, quartz waterfall counters, commercial-grade appliances, under cabinet and island lighting, en-suite spa-inspired baths in each bedroom and LED-backlit smart mirrors.” The finished lower level has a 2 BR in-law suite complete with a “fully-equipped 2nd kitchen and state of the art appliances.” Lastly, the home also includes a private backyard, an elevated Trex deck, stone patio and both off-street and garage parking.

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

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