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What’s Your Favorite Local D.C. Product? The Rounds Will Bring It to You and More, With Less Waste

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The Rounds is on the hunt for the best local products in the District.

This new zero-waste refill and delivery service keeps your home stocked with the stuff you use every day — from local favorites to the absolute basics. It’s delivered to your door with zero packaging waste, and it’s cheaper than going to the store.

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Real Estate Fresh Finds: August 25

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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: 768 Water Lily Lane NE

“Welcome home! This beautiful 3-story home features elegant columns, a partially gated front porch and a picturesque front lawn for major curb appeal. Enter into an opened space with tons of natural light and plush carpet in the living area. The eat-in kitchen has lovely cabinetry and plenty of counter space including a peninsula for bonus seating. There are 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and a powder room located on the first floor. On the top floor there is room for an in-home office, a reading nook or an extra closet. Step outside to a quaint backyard and your own private parking. Easy access to Metro and I-295. Located just a short commute to shopping areas, restaurants and many of Washington D.C.’s historical sites, this home is great for families wanting a suburban feel within steps from the city center. This is the community you’ve been waiting for! Come join the neighborhood and call today for a closer look.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 5BD/5FB/2HB detached “Grand Kalorama Residence” with 7,000+ square feet spread across three levels “was renovated in grand fashion with design finishes imported from around the world: Parisian gold, silver and copper accents in the foyer; custom plaster moldings; Italian fireplace mantels; mahogany doors; heated Jerusalem marble flooring in the basement — all for $5.8 million (or you can rent it for $24K/month).
  • “Welcome to this [3BD/2BA] end rowhouse in popular Petworth, offering a tremendous opportunity to update and customize to suit your style and needs. The walk-out lower level has been refinished with a full bathroom and laundry area added. Some of the systems have been updated ,and there is a small two-story addition off the back.”
  • This 1BR/2BA West End unit with “no detail overlooked during the complete renovation of this spacious, centrally located home in the sought after Atlas Condominium.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 3BD AS-IS Congress Heights detached home that just received a $25K PRICE REDUCTION and “will need a complete, ground-to-roof renovation!”

Coffee With Coleman: What is Title Insurance?

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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 week’s post, we’re talking about title insurance. It costs a whole bunch of money and most people have no idea why. I think you should know.

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. 

Local Transit and Ridesharing is Back, Offering Commuters a Safe Ride to Work

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After working from home for so long, preparing to go back into work will feel a bit strange. You’ve got to find real clothes to wear, remember how to act “normal” around coworkers and pack lunch — but you don’t have to worry about your commute.

Local transit and ridesharing is back, and D.C. commuters can get from point A to point B safely thanks to Commuter Connections, the regional network of transportation organizations, a program of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.

Whether you’re taking the local bus, commuter rail, Metrorail or Metrobus, you can be sure each method of public transportation is following all current safety guidelines.

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Real Estate Fresh Finds: August 18

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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: 3016 Tilden Street NW #404

“Tilden Gardens is a majestic cooperative community tucked in the wooded strip just off the entrance to Rock Creek Park. This 4th floor 2-bedroom plus DEN unit includes 1.5 baths and boasts tree-top views. Its three exposures make it feel like you are living in a treehouse. Features include refinished hardwood floors, radiator heat and window A/C units. A sparkling white kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, cooktop and wall oven. Other special features include tons of closet space, built-in shelves in the den and a fireplace in the living room. 3016 Tilden offers secure building access, a lobby area, elevator, large dedicated storage unit and laundry. Currently one tandem garage PARKING space is available for rent on a wait-list basis at $75 per month. This Coop offers access to meticulously landscaped gardens and paths of Tilden Gardens. They are well known for their abundant azaleas. Located in the Cleveland Park Historic District, 3016 Tilden has easy access to two Metro stations, Target, the Cleveland Park Library, two gyms, Streets Market, Yes! Organic Market, and the abundant cafes and dining of Cleveland Park. Just north of the building is a Giant grocery, CVS, the shops and restaurants at Van Ness, and even the Hillwood Museum and Peirce Mill at Rock Creek Park all easy walks or short drives away.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a massive 6 BD/6.5 BA Spring Valley Tudor with 8,100 square feet spread across four levels and features three fireplaces, a two-car garage, a deluxe master suite, wine cellar and a gorgeous backyard with a custom patio and heated pool — all for just under $6.4M.
  • “The Beautiful Carollsburg Condominium community offers location, location and so much more! #W300 is a luxury 2 BD/1.5 BA, which includes sunny views from all windows, plus the corner end-unit views.”
  • This 3 BD/2 BA interior rowhome with “a specific vibe, and you know 1133 has it,” including an “urban feel with a blend of historic charm without sacrificing modern luxuries.”
  • Your Bankruptcy Property of the Week is a 2 BD/1 BA coop off of Rhode Island Avenue, being sold AS-IS and the low price reflects the amount of work that will need to be done.

For Labor Day, Get Your Home Professionally Cleaned — and Support a Living-Wage Company

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Note: Photo taken pre-COVID. All cleaning professionals wear masks while in your home!

Believe it or not, Labor Day is just around the corner, marking the unofficial end of summer.

Whether you have plans to travel, host family and friends, or just want to decompress amid the back-to-school chaos, it’s time to get your home professionally cleaned ahead of the three-day respite.

And Well Paid Maids, based in the D.C. area, is here to help.

Well Paid Maids isn’t your typical cleaning company, though. It’s committed to paying its workers a living wage of at least $20 an hour or more. Even more: Cleaners are employees — not contractors — meaning they get benefits like health, dental and vision insurance; 22 paid days off a year; and 100% employer-paid commuting costs.

What better way to honor our country’s workers than to support a company that pays fair, livable wages?

It also uses healthy and sustainable cleaning products, rated “low concern” or “lowest concern” by the Environmental Working Group.

So whether you want to return to a clean home after vacation or host your family and friends for the weekend, book your summer cleaning today before spaces fill up. It takes less than 60 seconds!

Move Over Pumpkin Spice — DC Fray Sports Leagues Are All You Need This Fall

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A great way to meet new people and stay active, DC Fray offers plenty of awesome leagues to choose from, including flag football, cornhole, kickball, soccer and more.

Grab a friend and join thousands of other players this fall season. All levels of experience are welcome and the most important rule (other than the actual rules…) is to have fun.

Registration closes on Tuesday, Sept. 7, so don’t miss out! Sign up as an individual, small group or full team at dcfray.com/fall2021. #FrayLife

DC Open House List for This Weekend

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Welp, that decent 80-degree weather dissipated quickly, and we’re now back into the sweltering D.C. summer heat. Despite the temperature, there are still nearly 250 open houses scheduled across the District (most of them with air conditioning). Check out our favorites below and to see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 2337 Champlain Street NW #PH406 — $730,000 — Adams Morgan
    Open Sat. 12-3 p.m. — Felicia Meier
    “Wake up to that iconic VIEW of the Washington Monument or open the sliding door to see it from your private living room balcony. Enter this 2 BD/2 BA spacious and bright home from its long foyer with a large coat closet — no doors opening right into the living space! The 9-foot ceilings and large windows offer an open and airy ambiance. The kitchen has a surprising amount of counter space, including an island that’s big enough to allow food prep and seating without feeling cramped. Plus there’s gas cooking to satisfy the inner chef. Appliances are all stainless steel. The two bedrooms are full size; one has a very large walk-in closet. In addition, a full-size stacked washer/dryer in the unit means you can do laundry whenever you’d like. A separately deeded GARAGE PARKING space conveys with this unit. There is bike storage space in the basement. Pets are welcome in this 40-unit boutique building, and wait until you see the pristine hallways and common areas thoughtfully decorated with artwork. And last but not least — QUIET LOCATION in Adams Morgan — yet very close to tons — Harris Teeter, shops, bars, restaurants, VIDA Fitness with rooftop pool and bar, Mint gym, Crossfit DC, The Line Hotel, tennis courts, soccer field, area parks and major bus lines. Three Metro stations within a mile. Come check it out!”
  • 1133 4th Street NE — $899,000 — NoMa
    Open Sat. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Jason Martin
    Gorgeously modern 3 BD/2 BA interior rowhome with three levels features a large gathering room, a fenced-in rear deck and patio with a backyard as well as a welcoming front porch.
  • 767 Upsal Street SE — $539,900 — Congress Heights
    Open Sat. 12-3 p.m. — Denise Greene
    “Stunning, brand-new [4 BD/2.5 BA] row home in Congress Heights! Welcome home to the modern, chic and fully renovated home in HISTORIC and HOT Congress Heights! Everything in this home is brand new including roof, plumbing, electrical, windows, flooring, walls, appliances and over 1,800 square feet of living space.”
  • 1029 Euclid Street NW — $849,900 — Columbia Heights
    Open Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Amalia Morales Garicoits
    “Contemporary-styled 3-level [3 BD/3.5 BA] row home conveniently located within less than a one-mile walking distance of multiple public transportation methods, including three different Metro stations. This home was fully renovated in 2015 and now features a modern style kitchen and bathrooms with beautiful exposed brick walls throughout all the levels.”
  • 800 4th Street SW #S317 — $379,900 — Southwest Waterfront
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Mandy Hursen & Tim Hursen Jr.
    “The open floor plan is ready for entertaining with a beautifully updated kitchen and expansive breakfast bar with seating for four! The home chef is treated to a culinary haven with sleek Thermovision cabinets and a chic designer backsplash along with Corian counters for a luxurious feel.”
  • 3016 Tilden Street NW #404 — $749,900 — N. Cleveland Park
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Metro DC Houses
    “This 4th floor 2 bedroom plus DEN unit includes 1.5 baths and boasts tree-top views. Its three exposures make it feel like you are living in a tree house. Features include refinished hardwood floors, radiator heat and window A/C units.

New Zero-Waste Refill and Delivery Service in D.C. Takes on Amazon

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The Rounds, a zero-waste refill and delivery service for the stuff you use every day, just launched in D.C.

Designed as a local, sustainable alternative to Amazon, The Rounds is a new take on the traditional “milkman” model. They partner with local favorites like Compass Coffee and Seylou Bakery to keep your home stocked with everyday staples and local favorites — on autopilot.

Since launching just this month, The Rounds has already seen explosive growth from neighbors across the District.

“We’re super excited by the initial response we’re seeing in D.C.,” CEO Alex Torrey said. “Sustainable convenience really matters for people here. Our mission is to make everyday sustainable choices effortless, and at this rate things are looking really good.”

PoPville readers who sign up by Aug. 31 get a free year of refills and deliveries with code POPVILLE at therounds.co/popville.

Real Estate Fresh Finds: August 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: 1029 Euclid Street NW

“Contemporary styled three-level row home conveniently located within less than a one-mile walking distance of multiple public transportation methods, including three different Metro stations. This home was fully renovated in 2015 and now features a modern style kitchen and bathrooms with beautiful exposed brick walls throughout all the levels. Upon entry, you are welcomed with a spacious living room area, including a dining room and breakfast area. The kitchen has an open concept and includes stainless steel appliances; it also connects directly with the ample deck located in the back, which is perfect for entertaining. You find the spacious master bedroom up the stairs, which includes a walk-in closet and full bathroom. Also, on this level, you have a second bedroom with a full bathroom. The basement can be independently accessed from the front or back of the property, and it features a recreation room, full kitchen and bath — this area was previously used as a third bedroom or in-law suite. More recently, all fences and decks were refinished, and the full interior of the property has been freshly painted. Because the property is located in the RF-1 zoning, the basement can be legally separated from the main unit and be rented out. The process for this is rather simple and all dealt directly with the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 5 BD/4.5 BA detached “total renovation” Colonial that is just one block from Georgetown University with 3,100+ square feet spread across four levels, featuring five off-street parking spaces, three fireplaces and an in-law suite with its own entrance — all for $3.25 million.
  • “This beautiful, contemporary [3 BD/3.5 BA] townhome [in Petworth/Park View] offers enormous charm and appeal. High ceilings, unique lighting fixtures, recessed lighting, hardwood floors and exposed brick walls create a living space to enjoy.”
  • A bright 1 BD/1 BA unit at Potomac Park Tower in immaculate condition with a bevy of amenities in one of the hottest parts of D.C.
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 4BR/2.5BA interior row home in Capitol Hill with over 2,000 square feet that will likely need to be renovated based off the lack of photos.
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