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: 1010 Massachusetts Avenue NW #PH106

“Welcome to this sought-after Penthouse Condo! Ten Ten Mass is an amenity-filled full-service building in the heart of downtown! From this Penthouse unit, you see a gorgeous park and Washington Monument views from your couch! Open floor plan with light-filled floor-to-ceiling windows. Hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops. A large walk-in closet with a soaking tub in the primary bedroom. You can use the Den (2nd bedroom) as an office or a place to relax. Garage parking space included. Pet-friendly building with 24/7 front desk, plus gorgeous 360degree views from a huge roof deck, which includes seating, grilling, and a swimming pool. Short distances to the metro, convention center, city center and more!”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 7 BR/6 FB/2 HB detached home in Wesley Heights with 10k+ square feet spread across 3 levels features an exercise room, billiards room, a golf simulator room, 2-car garage, two laundry rooms, and a gorgeously landscaped backyard with a swimming pool, hot tub and patio — all for $6.2M.
  • “Stylish, spacious, secure corner studio at McGill Row! A historic boutique condo, featuring a versatile open floor plan, with hardwood floors throughout, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, kitchen island with seating, and a huge walk-in closet with a window, which makes a great bedroom.”
  • This Petworth “NEWLY RENOVATED 3-Level townhouse with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms has ALL NEW stainless steel kitchen appliances, bathrooms, recessed lighting, LVT flooring, HVAC, hot water heater, washer/dryer as well as a 2-car garage and backyard patio.
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is an “unbelievable opportunity available at The Lofts of Columbia Heights” with 3 BR/2 BA and 1,300+ square feet in the affordable dwelling unit program and the new owner must meet the ADU criteria.

You already know that Well-Paid Maids gives our cleaners the respect they deserve.

We are the D.C. area’s only living-wage home cleaning company, paying our cleaners a starting wage of $20 per hour and providing a full benefits package including 22 paid days off per year, health, dental, and vision insurance, and employer-paid commuting.

And, because of that, our cleaners give your home the respect it deserves.

Our cleaners are thorough, thoughtful and conscientious. Instead of overworked, underpaid and burned-out contractors who rush through as many jobs as possible, our happy, professional staff is glad to work for us and for you, and you’ll see the proof throughout your home.

But did you know our managers are famous for giving you the respect YOU deserve?

That’s right! Our cleaners are great at what they do but stellar cleaning is only half the story behind Well-Paid Maids’ popularity. The other half is our excellent managers, Ogi and Dasha, who go above and beyond to make sure our customers are taken care of. So whether you have a schedule change, a logistical challenge, a question before you book, or feedback about your service, Ogi and Dasha are always at the ready to help you out quickly and professionally. As former cleaners, they’ve seen and done it all, and they always know how to keep things running smoothly.

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The market is hot and listings are going under contract in less than a week from going active on the market. If you’re on a home buying search and trying to find that right place, there are 280+ open houses scheduled across the District for this weekend that you can attend. Check out our favorite DC Open Houses below and to see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 41 Florida Avenue NW — $799,000 — Bloomingdale
    Open Sat. & Sun. 2-4 p.m. — James Thomley
    “Perfect location for moving about the city! This is a 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home on the upper two floors and a 1 bedroom 1 bath rental unit ( ***WITH a Certificate of Occupancy***) on the lower level. Move right in and start collecting rental income immediately. The lower unit has been updated with a new kitchen and new ceramic tile floors. Enjoy the open floor plan on the main level and the spacious bedrooms on the upper floor.”
  • 30 6th Street SE — $2,099,000 — Capitol Hill
    Open Sat. 2-4 p.m. — Camille Robinson
    “Located in the heart of Capitol Hill Historic District, this is a beautiful period era, updated, classic Queen Ann, turreted, semi-detached rowhouse with five large sized bedrooms on the second and third floors.”
  • 2818 Connecticut Avenue NW #5 — $555,000 — Woodley Park
    Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Ellen Klein
    “Your own  private entrance(s) to your  2 bedroom 2 bath condo on renowned Connecticut Avenue” in Woodley Park  is a “beautifully appointed home features  maple floors, Jenn-Air appliances, European Style Contemporary, Porcelonosa tiled baths, full-sized W/D and Elfa Closet Systems.”
  • 750 19th Street NE — $1,549,000 — Carver/Langston
    Open Sat. 12-2 p.m. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — DJ Feleke
    “This light & bright three 2 bedroom, 2 bath condos are newly constructed and ready for you! Enjoy the third unit Penthouse unit WITH BALCONY features walls of windows, tall ceilings, and new floorings throughout the main living space and bedrooms.”
  • 877 Barnaby Street SE — $499,900 — Washington Highlands
    Open Sun. 12-3 p.m. — Norman Domingo
    “Gorgeous 3 bd/2.5 ba brick-front townhome with excellent interior and great layout” features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, and a back deck with “plenty of room for furniture and grill.”
  • 1261 4th Street SW #8 — $899,000 — Southwest Waterfront
    Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Jay Dahill
    “Three-level mid-century modern open design” with 3 BR/4 BA and 2 private patios in “Tiber Island Waterfront Community.”
  • 643 Hamilton Street NW — $798,000 — Petworth
    Open Sat. & Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Alan Chargin
    “You will be WOW’d by this DEEP lot complete with a deck, patio, full yard, storage shed, AND 2 Car Parking. And we haven’t even mentioned the house yet! Complete 3-level renovation in 2019 in a quaint tree-lined block of northern Petworth.”

Ready to step into spring? The 13th annual Prevent Cancer Health Fair and 5k Walk/Run will make its return in person to Nationals Park in the beautiful Capitol Riverfront neighborhood on Sunday, March 13.

We’ve set out to raise $200,000 to support community programs nationwide that provide free screenings and health education to medically underserved communities. With your help, we can dare to imagine a world where no one dies of cancer.

All kids 12 and under are FREE, so bring your entire family — dogs, too — for a day of exercise, education and fun. After getting in your morning exercise at the 5k, stop by the health fair for free health and wellness screenings, kids activities and more. Unable to make it in person? You can still register and participate virtually!

Use code POP22 and save $5 on either type of registration.

Learn more about our COVID-19 safety policies.

This annual event is hosted by the Prevent Cancer Foundation®, one of the nation’s leading voluntary health organizations and the only U.S. nonprofit organization solely focused on cancer prevention and early detection.


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: 41 Florida Avenue NW

COMING SOON: “Perfect location for moving about the city! This is a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on the upper two floors and a 1 bedroom 1 bath rental unit ( ***WITH a Certificate of Occupancy***) on the lower level. Move right in and start collecting rental income immediately. The lower unit has been updated with a new kitchen and new ceramic tile floors. Enjoy the open floor plan on the main level and the spacious bedrooms on the upper floor. Walk to countless restaurants, bars and coffee shops or explore the rest of the city from the metro station located just 3 blocks away.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 6 BR/6 FB/2 HB Mediterranean-style mansion in Wesley Heights with 9,300+ finished square feet spread across 4 levels featuring a 2-car garage, theater room, 3 fireplaces, and a rear brick terrace complete with a swimming pool with a separate changing room with half bath — all for $9.4M.
  • 3 BR/3.5 BA PENTHOUSE STUNNER w/PRIVATE ROOF TERRACE in sought-after Petworth.”
  • BACK ON THE MARKET, this “fabulous, over 2,280 sq. ft.” Brookland home is a”traditionally designed 1910 Federal Row Home in Brookland [and] has been brought beautifully into the 21st century. The only thing missing now is you to enjoy three levels of incredible luxury living.”
  • Your Auction Property of the Week is a 6 BR/3.5 BA fully detached Hill East home that features a 4 BR/2.5 BA main/upper level and a lower level rental currently leasing at $2,800/month — bidding starts March 1st.

By March 1st, Well-Paid Maids will go from being fully-vaccinated to fully-boosted!

In a continuation of our vaccine mandate, all existing staff must get their booster as soon as they become eligible. Furthermore, we have revised our hiring guidelines to make having a booster shot a precondition for employment.

Why? Because in addition to being the D.C. area’s only living-wage home cleaning company (all our employees start out making at least $20/hour and receive a full benefits package including 22 paid days off per year, health, dental, and vision insurance, and employer-paid commuting costs), we are committed to being our region’s most pandemic-prepared cleaning provider.

In our view, it’s a no-brainer. We want to keep you and our staff safe from coronavirus. That is why we…

  • Shut down for 7 months at the beginning of the pandemic
  • Required customers to leave their homes during appointments when we were back open pre-vaccines
  • Made vaccination (and now the booster!) mandatory for our staff
  • Continue to have our staff wear masks in your home and ask that you wear a mask when sharing space with them as well

What does this mean for you? You can feel as safe as possible having Well-Paid Maids come to clean your home. Ready to get your home safely cleaned? You can book your cleaning online right now!


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 explore what strategies buyers can use to win houses in multiple offer situations.

While we’d all love to pay at or below the listing price, we’re seeing many examples of where houses are getting multiple offers and buyers want to know what they need to do to win. In this video, we break down the strategies we use to put our buyers in the best position possible to win the home.

Download My Checklist Here: www.coffeewithcoleman.com/learn-to-compete-playbook

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


We are starting to see an increase in the regular amount of open houses scheduled with more than 260 occurring this weekend alone. Are you on a home buying journey and don’t want to deal with the craziness of the upcoming spring market? If so, this is your time to get out there and find your new abode before everyone else is doing it too! Check out our favorite DC Open Houses below and to see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 5722 Nevada Avenue NW — $1,250,000 —  Chevy Chase
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Jeff Reese
    “Welcome home to 5722 Nevada. This beautiful and updated home is convenient to everything including Lafayette Elementary (one block) and all of the shops, restaurants, and activities on Connecticut Avenue. A major addition and remodel was completed by the architect owner(s) with an emphasis on space, light, and functionality. Freshly painted throughout with high-end windows, roofing, HVAC, and a kitchen update all showcasing the pride of ownership. From the welcoming foyer, you enjoy an entry into the large living room showcasing the fireplace, a bank of windows, and stunning hardwood floors. The circular flow invites entertaining into the updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a peninsula to the oversized dining room. The den addition is a wonderfully open space with a two-story ceiling, a large bank of windows overlooking the deck, and the back garden. The deck is oversized and overlooks the large garden. This home lends itself to a large addition should the future owner wish to do this. The den is large enough to accommodate a home office, tv room, lounge area, etc. Upstairs you will find three bedrooms. The primary bedroom has an updated en-suite and a loft area (with additional closets) that could serve as a nursery, home office, gym, etc. This space overlooks the den addition below. The second and third bedrooms are comfortably sized and share a lovely period full bathroom. The lower level includes a one-car garage, a utility room for mechanicals, and a large laundry room with access to the side yard. There is a bonus room (potential 4th bedroom) with a period 3/4 bath. The rear garden is very large and you will be sure to enjoy the large deck overlooking the backyard. There is access to the garage from the rear alley. Lafayette Elementary is a five-minute walk from your new home.”
  • 1350 4th Street SW — $695,000 — Southwest Waterfront
    Open Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Mac McCord
    This “Charles M Goodman designed home that has been fully renovated” features 4 BR/2 BA with new appliances, lighting, paint, counters and bathrooms.
  • 531 T Street NW #105 — $449,900 — Ledroit Park
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Fernando Garcia
    “Luxe Living in Legendary LeDroit! From its 19th Century roots to its 21st Century splendor, The Juniper condominiums welcomes you to appreciate the past as you savor the present. Resting in the LeDroit Park Historic District, The Juniper, at 531 T St. NW, is steeped in so much of what gives the District its distinct character.”
  • 400 G Street SE — $1,750,000 — Capitol Hill
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. — Maria Forman
    “This unique, historic and charming Capitol Hill home” was “masterfully renovated in 2018, it is elegantly decorated and outfitted with modern design, luxury finishes” with “3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a separate carriage house renovated in 2021, a private parking pad, and beautiful enclosed courtyard.”
  • 1721 21st Street NW #T2 — $574,995 — Kalorama
    Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Rebecca Debakey
    2 BR/1 BA unit at The Lexington in Kalorama is “rarely available in a boutique building” with “gorgeous floors, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, updated bathroom, a fireplace, own washer and dryer, recessed lighting and functional floor plan.”

You’ve put off buying that home in 2021, now start 2022 off right with our First Time Home Buyer Workshop this Saturday, February 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Be apart of the generation that’s building equity and wealth through homeownership.

Learn your loan options and ask questions to local mortgage lender Rickey Green. ⁠Also, learn the benefits of hiring a real estate agent and ways to make winning offers from GreenLine Real Estate agents Adam PalmerLorielle and Abiola Akintude.

Our workshops are virtual and free of charge. A Zoom link to our webinar will be available to those who sign up. For more information and registration please visit GreenLineRE.com/homebuyerworkshop. No obligation to buy… only to learn

Don’t forget to check out our Home Buying Tips Blog for home buying tips and money saving strategies.

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We’re so confident that you’ll love our new service and come back for more, that we’re offering new clients an oil change for just $20. 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 for this and all appointments.

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