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Listing of the Day: 3643 13th Street NW #1

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Address: 3643 13th Street NW #1
Neighborhood: Columbia Heights
Listed: $779,000
Open: Sunday, 2-4 p.m.

An impressive treasure that is perfectly established in the heart of Columbia Heights. Close to all D.C. offers and will present its new owners with a lifestyle of excitement and convenience. Assigned parking space included. Boutique building converted to feature two modern condos.

Two levels allow for this 3 BD/3 BA condo to live more like a townhome. The open main level provides comfortable everyday living or entertaining options. Living/dining combo flows into the kitchen. A chef’s kitchen displays a large center island with a breakfast bar, stainless appliances, crisp granite countertops, tile backsplash, under cabinet lighting and stylish soft close cabinets/drawers. The living room grants access to a private outdoor space ideal for gathering with family and friends for summer barbecues. One bedroom and a full bath complete the first floor.

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DC Open House List for This Weekend

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We’re finally seeing consistent 70 & 80-degree days, including this weekend when there are more than 400 open houses planned across D.C. proper. Check out our suggested options below and to see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 335 L Street SE — $1,175,000 — Navy Yard
    Open Sun. 12-2 p.m. — Andrew Essreg
    “MUST SEE! SPECTACULAR 4 LEVEL NAVY YARD TOWNHOME + GARAGE PARKING with a walkability rating of 96! Constructed in 2012 to platinum LEED certified sustainability + green building standards, this super clean + well maintained home is truly move-in ready. This is an upgraded EYA Addison model, with additional living space on every level. FRESH ECO-PREFERRED NO-VOC PAINT THROUGHOUT ALL FOUR LEVELS! Natural light bathes this place through large, energy efficient windows. LED recessed lighting and dimmers provide ambient lighting at night. Dual zone, energy efficient HVAC systems keep the temperature comfortable on all floors, and save you money on utility bills! Red oak hardwood flooring throughout, with BRAND NEW eco-preferred plush carpeting/padding in three upstairs bedrooms and a functional fourth floor bonus living space. THIS HOME HAS BEEN LOVINGLY CARED FOR, IS EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAN, AND TRULY MOVE IN READY.”
  • 1280 21st Street NW #805 — $315,000 — Dupont Circle
    Open Sun. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. — James Thomley
    “Located in the sought-after St. George building, this 8th-floor condo unit features a wall of windows facing north with lots of sunshine and beautiful views of the city, including the magnificent National Cathedral. The bathroom has been recently remodeled and the updated kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, including an above stove microwave oven, and a cozy counter dining area for two.”
  • 117 17th Street SE #2 — $925,000 — Hill East
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Jason Martin
    “Boutique, 2-unit condo project. 2-level condo with AMAZING roof deck and lots of SF 2000+. Local Capitol Hill developer who values quality over speed. It’s the attention to detail that matters most. This end unit home will inspire you like a crisp fall day.”
  • 931 Westminster Street NW — $1,600,000 — Shaw
    Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Ellen Klein
    “This property is an amazing opportunity to own a single family house with 2 completely separate, renovated, duplex units ready for you to live in one and rent the other or rent both!”
  • 654 6th Street NE — $1,095,000 — H Street/Cap Hill
    Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — John Coleman
    PRICE REDUCTION on this 3 BR/3 BA “quintessential D.C. property” that “offers not only the perfect location but also a nod to the classic D.C. vibe along with attributes to make life easy.”
  • 5031 5th Street NW — $775,000 — Petworth
    Open Fri. 5-7 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Kevin Wood
    “This charming 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom house features loads of original charm, including glowing hardwood floors, an oak staircase, impressive ceiling height and an inviting front porch. Modern updates include central air and heat and an open galley kitchen with all the bells and whistles. There is ample storage throughout. The wrap-around yard has been lovingly maintained and improved upon by the owners and contains an array of mature plantings, including flowering vines and a large fig tree.”

Build Wealth With First-Time Home Buyer Zoom Workshop October 9

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Be apart of the generation that’s building equity and wealth through homeownership. ⁠Start your home buying journey with our free, fun and informative First Time Home Buyer Workshop on October 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.⁠

Learn your mortgage loan options and ask questions to local mortgage lenders. ⁠Also, learn the benefits of hiring a real estate agent and ways to make a winning offer from GreenLine Real Estate agents.

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Wunder Garten’s Oktoberfest Festival — The Largest and Most Festive in the DMV

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Wunder Garten’s Oktoberfest Festival is chock-full of German cuisine, live bands, Bavarian games, DJ parties and, of course, lots of beer! It runs from Sept. 17 through Oct. 10.

Revelers can sip on beers in the Märzen-style hailing from Bavaria’s oldest breweries like Spaten Franziskaner and Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan as well as the best Oktoberfest brews from local and regional breweries like Devils Backbone, Port City Brewing, Left Hand Brewing Co. and Red Bear Brewing.

Café Berlin, a DMV favorite, will anchor Friday nights, bringing authentic tastes of German cuisine to Wunder Garten. Mainstays Swizzler and La Buena Empanadas will offer additional fare to satiate the palette.

The popular Bavarian Olympics is in full swing with stein-holding contests and traditional Bavarian games. Guests can compete to win an array of prizes and are encouraged to wear traditional German fashions, Lederhosen & Dirndl, for additional chances to win on-the-spot prizes.

This year’s Oktoberfest festival is brought to you by Spaten Lager and the support of the Embassy of Germany, Destination DC and the North of Massachusetts Business Improvement District (NoMa BID).

Wunder Garten is located at 1101 First Street NE, Washington, D.C.

Decked Out Columbia Heights Apartments With Two Months Free

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Discover elevated D.C. living at Highland Park, directly above the Columbia Heights Metro with distinctly designed studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, two-bedroom with den and two-level loft apartments.

With a Walk Score of 98 and prime location on bustling 14th Street, the property features an array of inspired amenities including an expansive roof deck, two-story fitness center, courtyard with bocce courts, billiards room and more. With Target and Giant one block away, nationally renowned restaurants and cafés from Mt. Pleasant to 11th Street, and U Street just down the hill, Highland Park is D.C. living at its finest.

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Real Estate Fresh Finds: September 29

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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: 203 3rd Street NE

“A rare, historic Victorian home, 2 minutes from the US Capitol and Supreme Court. With soaring 20-foot ceilings, original pocket doors, four fireplaces with 120-year-old stonework, you will experience a home modernized yet beautifully preserved within keeping of its 1900 history. This 4 story, 4 bedroom house is 2,551 square feet with the potential to add another 500+ square feet. The living room has vaulted ceilings, crown molding, recessed lighting, a gas fireplace and a wine fridge. On the basement level, is an exceptionally large kitchen with granite countertops, recessed lighting, a center island and a food pantry set on beautiful clay tile flooring. Next to the kitchen is the formal dining room where you can enjoy the glow of a gas fireplace when dining and entertaining on those chilly nights. Four bedrooms, and two full baths on levels three and four are tiered with sitting areas overlooking the lower levels. With walls of windows and skylights, the home is filled with abundant light. Enjoy city surround and your Capitol Hill community of neighbors on your front patio enclosed with wrought iron fencing or the privacy and seclusion of your backyard outdoor patio. Excellent location as a rental property. This home also provides an incredible opportunity for a developer or a home renovator in an unrivaled location. Architectural plans for the property are available for inspection on site. Designed by an award-winning architect, these plans realize the full potential of the property by reclaiming large amounts of space lost in previous renovations to create a modern, luxurious inner-city home rivalling any property in the neighborhood. Homes on this street, and in this location, rarely become available — let alone one so close to the very heart of D.C. — so don’t miss your chance to own your own piece of paradise on Capitol Hill.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a massive contemporary detached home in Kent with 12k+ sq. ft. across 4 levels featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, a green roof with panoramic views, saltwater pool, multiple fireplaces and a 6-car garage that “doubles as an event space with twelve-foot ceilings and programmable custom lighting” with a climate controlled environment — all for just shy of $12M.
  • “Located in the Brightwood Park section of Petworth, this super bright end-unit rowhouse will wow you from the minute you walk in the door! This charming 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom house features loads of original charm, including glowing hardwood floors, an oak staircase, impressive ceiling height and an inviting front porch.”
  • Conveniently located Capitol Hill studio unit “is located in a boutique building with a supreme location” with “serene garden views, a walk-in closet, an in-unit washer/dryer, and gas cooking.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 2 BR/1 BA bungalow in Grant Park being sold in AS-IS condition is “rehab ready” and “waiting for your full renovation ideas.”

Adams Morgan PorchFest Returns With 60+ Local Bands on Saturday, Oct. 2

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Adams Morgan PorchFest returns on Saturday, Oct. 2 with more than 60 local bands! Nineteen porches, patios and stoops will become stages for the day, drawing music-lovers from around the region into the tree-lined streets and small businesses of Adams Morgan.

Attendees can pick up a music map and wristband at the event headquarters located at the corner of Columbia and Adams Mill Roads NW in BB&T Bank (now Truist) Plaza. Event wristbands are FREE and provide attendees with dozens of discounts at various Adams Morgan businesses.

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Picnics, Perks and Promotions: Well-Paid Maids Celebrates Their Employees Year-Round

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Aaron Seyedian here, the founder of Well-Paid Maids, and I can’t believe it either — it’s already fall. I hope everyone took some time for themselves this summer, whether that was a fun road trip or a long weekend on the couch.

Well-Paid Maids has been making some time to have a little fun, too. We recently hosted our annual company picnic for our employees. Federalist Pig catered it, and the kids had a blast riding the carousel and mini-train.

Of course, we gave everyone holiday pay, too.

We made a few big company announcements that day as well. Perhaps most exciting is that Dasha Johnson, ones of our cleaners, was recently promoted to operations manager. She’s the second cleaner who’s been promoted to a management position, and we hope we can do more of that as we continue to grow.

There was another big announcement: The Well-Paid Maids staff is now fully vaccinated! You can read more about our vaccine initiative here.

Now that everyone is (hopefully) rested and ready to dive into work and school routines this fall, it’s the perfect time to get your home professionally cleaned — and you can feel good knowing our staff is taken care of with good pay, good benefits and, of course, some good barbecue!

You can book your cleaning online in less than a minute. We look forward to seeing you soon.

DC Open House List for This Weekend

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We’re officially in the throes of “DC Fall,” which means it’s time for Halloween decorations, pumpkin spice lattes and temperatures ranging from 50 to 80 degrees in a given day. With nearly 400 open houses scheduled across the District this weekend, it’s time to put the summer months behind you and focus on your home buying search. Take a look at some of our favorites below and to see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 1402 Massachusetts Avenue SE — $1,074,999 — Capitol Hill
    Open Sat. & Sun.  11 a.m.-1 p.m. — Chris Hardgrave
    “$175k price reduction and ready to sell! Just one block off of Lincoln Park, this gorgeous 2,100+ sq. ft. semi-detached Federal is perfectly positioned and tastefully updated for today’s buyer. With 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, open floor plan, high ceilings and parking, this property can’t be missed! Huge living room/dining area with updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and breakfast banquette perfect for morning coffee! Step upstairs to the light filled 3 bedrooms and an updated 2 full bathrooms. Step down to the lower level with a family room, kitchen, full bathroom and front/rear entrances perfect for entertaining, in-law suite or even rental. Add instant equity by creating a 4th bedroom in the basement with moving the washer/dryer and shifting HVAC slightly to create bedroom space! Secluded entertaining in the back plus parking! A techie’s dream with Ring doorbells connected to security, GE wifi lighting, NEST thermostat connected to NEST smoke/carbon monoxide detectors. Cat 6 wiring throughout! Easy to show schedule via Showingtime.”
  • 1735 Johnson Avenue NW #B — $665,000 — Logan Circle
    Open Sun. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. — Daniel Llerena
    “$10,000 settlement credit towards Buyers closing costs for accepted contract by September 30! This turn-key 2 bed, 2 bath open floor plan home is perfect for relaxing and entertaining. Located on a quiet one-way street and blocks away from the popular 14th St and Logan Circle, this home features two generously sized bedrooms, two updated bathrooms, wood floors” and more!
  • 654 6th Street NE — $1,145,000 — H Street Corridor/Cap. Hill
    Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — John Coleman
    “Standing stately on Capitol Hill, this historic beauty offers not only the perfect location but also a nod to the classic D.C. vibe along with attributes to make life easy. For starters — the lower-level, one-bedroom unit is shockingly large and comes equipped with a C of O — meaning you can rent it out. The upstairs unit features soaring ceilings, sunny reading nook, custom built-ins, hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace (just in time for fall!), & beautiful exposed brick. Both rooms upstairs are sizable, to say the least, with a WOW factor from a primary bedroom with tons of space, light and closets. The lower-level unit is self-contained with its own garden-level kitchen overlooking a park, wood-burning fireplace, and efficient layout.”
  • 1312 Upshur Street NW #2 — $899,000 — Petworth
    Open Sat. 2-4 p.m. — Andres Serafini
    “Welcome to this spectacular [3 BR/3 BA] penthouse condo with large private outdoor living spaces, including an exclusive roof deck with panoramic views of the city. Upon entering the unit, you are greeted by tons of light and high ceilings to make way for a spacious floor plan.”
  • 3420 South Dakota Avenue NE — $725,000 — Woodridge
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Hannah Clancy-Thompson
    “Welcome to this charming bungalow situated between Woodridge and Brookland D.C.” with 3 bedrooms, a gas fireplace and 2 off-street parking spaces behind the home.
  • 3315 Wisconsin Avenue NW #804 — $257,500 — Cleveland Park
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Kathleen Ryan
    “Treetop view in sought after Cleveland Park across the street from vibrant Cathedral Commons shops. Updated bath and newly refinished wood floors throughout. Kitchen has gas cook top, wall oven and dishwasher.”

Well-Paid Maids is Ahead of the Curve With Living Wages and Vaccine Mandates

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Note: This photo was taken in pre-pandemic times. All cleaners wear masks inside your home.

Well-Paid Maids is ahead of the curve. Not only is this cleaning company leading the charge by paying their employees (yes, employees — not contractors) a living wage of at least $20 an hour, but they also implemented a company-wide vaccine mandate in mid-August, well before the Biden administration’s decision.

By Oct. 1, Well-Paid Maid’s entire staff will be fully vaccinated.

The mandate came after months of offering employees voluntary incentives to get their vaccines, including emergency paid leave to get their vaccine and recover from side effects. Additionally, employees could get a $100 cash bonus as well as company-paid transportation to and from vaccine sites.

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