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Celebrate ‘Afro-Atlantic Histories’ This Week at the National Gallery of Art

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Don’t miss the chance to explore the landmark exhibition Afro-Atlantic Histories this week!

John Wilmerding Symposium on American Art
April 26-28

What do a MacArthur Genius Fellow, an Emmy nominee, and other leading artistic minds have to say about the exhibition? Register here to find out.

Afro-Atlantic Histories Festival
Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

You’re invited to a FREE, daylong festival celebrating the arts and cultures of the African Diaspora.

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DC Open House List for This Weekend

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It’s a busy weekend with 360+ open houses scheduled across the District while we enjoy some true spring weather. While you won’t need an umbrella this time around, you may want to bring some sunscreen if you plan on being out and about, perhaps having a D.C. brunch followed by some house hunting. Check out some open houses below and to see the full Open House List,  click here.

  • 5208 Bass Place SE — $639,900 — Marshall Heights
    Open Sat. 12-2 p.m. — Denise Greene
    “Welcome home to this historic and magnificently restored modern, cottage-style home in the heart of Marshall Heights where First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt first visited in 1934. This true turnkey gem awaits your dwelling! 5208 Bass Place SE features an expansive open floor plan with recess lighting, hardwood floors and 9-10 ft ceilings throughout the home, gourmet kitchen with 42″ custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops. The main dwelling features a combined living and dining area with tons of natural light, a custom geometric accent wall, and separate laundry room. The primary bedroom features 10+ foot ceiling, skylight, ceiling fan, recess lighting, custom built closets and primary bathroom en suite. The second and third bedrooms are spacious with ample closet space. The bedrooms are perfect for either guest accommodations, an office or recreational/fitness room. The exterior features of the home include brand new roof with architectural shingles, new vinyl siding, new windows, new HVAC, new tankless water heater, all new electrical and plumbing, all new drywall, professional landscaping including new sod, shrubs, patio installation and pavers. Enjoy everything Marshall Heights has to offer in this fabulous renovation. Close proximity to Marvin Gaye Park, East Capitol Street Corridor, KIPP DC Benning Campus, Capitol Hill, Navy Yard, grocery, and major commuter route. Less than 1 mile to Benning Road and Capitol Heights Metro Stations.”
  • 3020 Tilden Street NW #102 — $600,000 — North Cleveland Park
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Joe Himali
    “Unit #102 at 3020 Tilden Street, NW combines the best of city living with the serenity of sylvan views — this tranquil home, facing away from the street and nestled in the garden sanctuary of Tilden Gardens, is flooded in warm natural sunlight and provides both grand and airy living areas and quiet and private sleeping quarters.”
  • 49 Danbury Street SW — $400,000 — Bellevue
    Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Arynne Crane
    “This inviting [2 BR/2.5 BA] townhome is the ideal place to call home” with a “spacious living area [that] will make you the envy of all your friends; with its open concept design, high ceilings, crown molding, freshly painted walls and hardwood floors.”
  • 1419 R Street NW #43 — $724,900 — Logan Circle
    Open Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. — Gene Sung
    “This unit tier is one of the most coveted in the building, having the largest layout, southern and western exposures, and views of the courtyard. Two decorative fireplaces bring character and charm to the separate living and dining rooms and the kitchen features granite countertops, maple cabinets and a vintage Chambers range. Immersed in natural sunlight, the flow is perfect for entertaining and everyday living.”
  • 800 Burns Street SE — $499,000 — Fort Dupont Park
    Open Sun. 1-3:30 p.m. — Bill Jackson
    “Totally renovated in 2015 this meticulously maintained home is move in ready for its new owner! Home sits on a large corner lot with two fenced in patios and a brick bbq pit perfect for entertaining two car off street rear parking pad.”

Live in Grandeur at 1000 South Capitol

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1000 South Capitol reimagines the new gold standard for luxury living.

From grand amenities to catered concierge services curated to enriching each resident’s living experience through convenience and custom-designed events, the newest luxury rental building by Lerner is quickly gaining excitement in Washington, D.C. Situated next to Nationals Park, the neighborhood isn’t the only amenity that is impressing the community.

Premium amenities and services, such as a podcast studio, Mantracore® Fitness Studio, rooftop infinity edge swimming pool, 24/7 concierge and a luxe library, and wine bar are among the many community attractions.

A guaranteed conversation starter — and one of few available in D.C. — the podcast studio allows the community to extend hosting beyond its residences. Primed for audio recording and video conferencing, invites can be extended to your favorite podcasters as guest speakers, with the opportunity to mingle with residents in the amenity’s guest lounge.

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Real Estate Fresh Finds: April 20

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Real Estate Fresh Finds is a weekly selection of newly-listed properties in the District, brought to you by RLAH Real Estate.

Featured Property of the Week: 4019 5th Street NW

“Perfectly nestled in the heart of Petworth, mere blocks from all the action, 4019 5th Street, NW is an airy and elegant 2,179 square foot porch-front federal rowhome. With three bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, and an open and bright layout that has been fully renovated for ideal city living. The charming porch is the perfect spot for a morning cup of coffee while overlooking the lovely front yard. Entering the home, a spacious and open living space is highlighted by thoughtful details like crown molding and recessed lighting. The western light warms the home with evening light showcasing the gleaming hardwood floors found throughout. The open living and dining area flows into the kitchen providing an ideal flow for entertaining. The sunny cook’s kitchen features a full suite of stainless-steel appliances, tall, white shaker-style cabinetry and granite countertops. The peninsula is perfect for informal dining, buffet style meals or extra counterspace to prep all your gourmet meals. The kitchen has access to the rear deck and fully fenced yard to enjoy the outdoors. The yard is an urban oasis, offering a retreat that’s ideal for entertainment or quiet relaxation. Behind the fence are two off-street parking spaces. Upstairs, there are three spacious bedrooms. The front primary bedroom feels airy and grand and features vaulted ceilings with dormer windows that flood the room with natural light. An en-suite bathroom offers a double vanity and ceramic tiled shower with bench. The second and third bedrooms are located at the rear of the home overlooking the yard. There is a hallway bathroom, across from the washer and dryer, which are conveniently located on the second floor. The fully finished lower level rounds out this fabulous home. Featuring a large family room and full bathroom, this space can be used for many purposes. There is also a door to access the rear yard from this level.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a BRAND NEW 6 BR/7.5 BA Spring Valley SMART Colonial built-in 2022 with 7,300+ square feet of luxury living across 4 levels and features 3 fireplaces, formal dining room, a gourmet kitchen, steam room, and yoga room, as well as a multitude of smart tech including an elevator, wifi extenders, smart switches & plugs, USB chargers, Alexa, surround sound, espresso maker and even smart shower system — all for $5.6M.
  • “Well-maintained [4 BR/2.5 BA] home on a charming block in Takoma. This beautiful single-family property gets plenty of natural light, has a spacious backyard to enjoy with off-street parking, and is near the downtown Takoma Park Farmer’s Market.”
  • “Perfectly located between Brentwood and Bloomingdale, this 3 BR/3 BA Eckington Park condo puts you in the middle of a neighborhood that’s going places. With the Metro barely a half-mile from home, you’ll be going places, too! Or maybe travel in place with the neighborhood’s new arts and events destination, Metrobar, itself just a small part of the sweeping evolution planned on the site of the Rhode Island Center.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a Capitol Hill studio condo in a converted Victorian that comes with its own Murphy bed.

Meet Jolene, a Professional Cleaner at Well-Paid Maids

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Jolene Smith, a native Washingtonian, joined Well-Paid Maids as a cleaner in January.

When asked how it’s going so far, she rattled off reasons it’s better than her previous jobs:

  • Her hours are consistently 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. She’s never worked past 6 p.m. or weekends.
  • The pay is good — it starts at $20 an hour.
  • The benefits are solid. There’s health, vision, dental and life insurance. But Jolene especially appreciates the 100% employer-paid commuting costs. That includes mileage and gas as well as a company credit card for parking garages.
  • She also gets 22 paid days off per year. She went to California for her birthday this year and is headed to the Dominican Republic for her destination wedding in June!
  • Her managers are supportive, communicative and don’t micromanage — a huge perk!

Plus, Jolene says all her clients have been great, showering her with compliments. She even has a few regulars she cleans for once a month.

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Coffee With Coleman: How Much Does It Cost to Buy a Home?

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Welcome to Coffee with Coleman! I’m John Coleman, and in this feature, I’ll cover real estate topics in fun and easy-to-digest video breakdowns. If there’s a topic you are interested in hearing more about, feel free to comment on the video and/or reach out to me directly.

In this video we break down the typical closing costs you see when purchasing a home in D.C. and some tips to save money along the way.

Most Thursdays I host a livestream at 6 p.m. to cover a lot of the nuts and bolts of the home-buying process. Sign up here to learn more: www.learntobuydc.com. 

Get Educated! Real Estate Buying Strategies This Saturday!

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The Real Estate Market is HOT and it’s time for you to get educated!

Please join our First Time Home Buyer Workshop this Saturday, April 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Be apart of the generation that’s building equity and wealth through homeownership.

Learn mortgage loan options with local lender Alex Jaffe. ⁠Also, receive the best strategies for making winning offers from our GreenLine Real Estate agents Jeremiah Olugbuyi and Regina Gloster.

Our workshops are virtual and free of charge. No obligation to buy… only to learn. A Zoom link will be provided to those who register.

Sign up today at: GreenLineRE.com/homebuyerworkshop.

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DC Open House List for This Weekend

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With an upcoming holiday weekend, the open house count is down a bit with a little over 200 open houses scheduled across the District, a majority of which are on Saturday. Whether you’re celebrating this weekend or not, if you’re on a home buying search, this might be your best weekend yet. Check out our favorite open houses below to see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 2118 3rd Street NE #A — $724,900 — Eckington
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. — Fernando Garcia
    “Enviable, Evolving Eckington! Perfectly located between Brentwood and Bloomingdale, this Eckington Park condo puts you in the middle of a neighborhood that’s going places. With the Metro barely a half-mile from home, you’ll be going places, too! Or maybe travel in place with the neighborhood’s new arts and events destination, Metrobar, itself just a small part of the sweeping evolution planned on the site of the Rhode Island Center. As the district comes alive, this little corner of Northeast D.C. is bound to provide one of its strongest, funkiest beats, just beyond your doorstep. But with three bedrooms, three full baths, an office, and private outdoor space, there’s plenty of room to just stay in. Or grab your car from its secure parking spot and drive away. You’ll have plenty of choices once you make this contemporary, two-level condo your home!”
  • 4600 Connecticut Avenue NW #208 — $495,000 — Wakefield
    Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Brittney Winters
    “This gorgeous sun-drenched apartment is waiting for you to make it your home! Large windows extend across each room, allowing plenty of natural light to soak in. Dark wood floors gleam throughout. Completely renovated in 2015, the current owners have lovingly maintained it and also added a rare in-unit washer/dryer combo and a brand new dishwasher.”
  • 270 15th Street SE #102 — $674,900 — Hill East
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. — Chris Masters
    “This home is a 2-bed, 2-bath condominium with incredible eastern exposure allowing for an abundance of morning/mid-day sun! The open-concept layout conveniently allows for entertaining and sleeping areas to be secluded on each side of the home.”
  • 1003 Florida Avenue NE — $995,000 — NoMa/Trinidad
    Open Sat. 12-2 p.m. — Claude Labbe
    “Enjoy a Spacious New Home and a Fabulous, Urban Lifestyle Life doesn’t get more “D.C.” than it does when you’re living in an incredible, 2,238 sq. ft. Capitol Hill-style townhome situated between two of the Districts most exciting neighborhoods.”
  • 254 M Street SW #27 — $989,000 — Southwest Waterfront
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. — Steve Williams
    “Experience prime D.C. living steps from the Wharf in a sleek home with custom touches, including a brand new dream kitchen. Newly renovated, three story, mid-century modern row home in the Southwest Waterfront with secured garage parking spot.”
  • 1419 R Street NW #43 — $724,900 — Logan Circle
    Open Sat. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. & Sun. 12-2 p.m. — Gene Sung
    “This unit tier is one of the most coveted in the building, having the largest layout, southern and western exposures, and views of the courtyard. Two decorative fireplaces bring character and charm to the separate living and dining rooms and the kitchen features granite countertops, maple cabinets and a vintage Chambers range.”

“OMG! This Was the Absolute Best Car Service Experience Ever…”

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If you’re like most people, you’d rather not waste hours getting your car maintained or repaired. That’s why so many people are responding to CarCare To Go with reviews like the one below.

CarCare To Go brings modern convenience and simplicity to car repair. They combine the quality and trust of a full-service shop with a uniquely transparent process, plus free valet pick-up and delivery from your home or work.

OMG! This was the absolute best car service experience ever. So much better and so much less expensive than the BMW dealership. No waiting to tell a “service advisor” what I need. No spurious extra cost items ‘discovered’ during the 14 point inspection. No waiting to talk to the “service advisor” and then waiting again to have my car pulled around. My car came back to my driveway the same afternoon sparkling clean and purring like a kitten. Makes me want to do the whole thing again tomorrow. — David F.

CarCare To Go is so confident that you’ll love their new service and come back for more, that they’re offering first-time clients an oil change for just $20.22. No catch. Synthetic or blend for any make or model car. Just enter coupon code FIRST20 when you book. And the valet and a light hand clean are completely free.

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Real Estate Fresh Finds: April 13

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Real Estate Fresh Finds is a weekly selection of newly-listed properties in the District, brought to you by RLAH Real Estate.

Featured Property of the Week: 730 Quebec Place NW #2

“Welcome to 730 Quebec Place NW, Unit 2, where nothing gets between you and the sky. Unit 2 has it all — including a rooftop wonderland! But let’s start with the expansive and luxurious first level. Sumptuous dark-wood floors bring together this grand space, enhanced with airy 10-foot ceilings. This primary level easily accommodates full dining and living areas, separated by the gourmet kitchen and its marble-waterfall island. Here, you’ll also find a rear balcony entrance offering convenient access to your secured parking pad as well as outdoor space. There’s also a full bath. So, what will you compromise on this main floor? Nothing! Still, there’s more as you arrive at the upper level, continuing with 10-foot ceilings, of course. Three full bedrooms — no dinky offices just trying hard — convenient laundry closet, and more of that gorgeous, rich wood flooring. The front-facing bedroom is your owner’s suite, running the full width of the home. You’ll first notice the charming vaulted ceiling. Then, be wowed by the phenomenal walk-in closet, beautifully organized with custom shelving. Be wowed all over again as you enter your en-suite spa bathroom. Past the double vanity, the walk-in shower invites you to luxuriate under two rain-showerheads. What’s that? You’d like a little more ‘wow’? Fine. Make your way higher still, stopping at the landing to inspect the wet bar and its new, high-end beverage cooler. And then step outside. Expansive views from this breathtaking perch offer you the Washington Monument. And the Capitol dome. And the National Cathedral. North, South, East, West — take your pick! From floor to floor, top to bottom, you’ll be wowed, all right. Maybe you’d like a breather? Your neighborhood has got you expertly covered. Get in a round of golf just down the street at the Old Soldiers Home community course. Afterward, whether it’s the craft cocktail at neighborhood favorites Looking Glass Lounge or Mr. Braxton — blocks that deliver delicious perfection. It’s the condo. It’s the community. It’s everything you want.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 5 BR/6 FB/2 HB contemporary detached home in Wesley Heights with 7,200 sq. ft. spread across 3 levels and features a few different luxury options for how the lower level lays out, including a multi-car garage, art gallery, pool, putting green, wine cellar and more — all for $5.85M.
  • “Welcome home to Kingman Park on Capitol Hill. Super high ceilings and a south-facing façade shed tons of light into this recently renovated building (2015). Super spacious primary bedroom with huge walk-in closet and an extra bedroom and bathroom for hosting visitors, or a home office, or a nursery, or a library.”
  • “Charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo in the heart of it all. Charming walk up brownstone 4 unit building. The hardwood floors gleam in the ample sunlight coming in through the large windows.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 3 BR/1.5 BA interior Petworth rowhome that will need a very heavy renovation to make it habitable again.
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