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: 2125 14th Street NW #724

“Serene and spacious, this corner two bedroom, two bathroom home defines easy city living. High ceilings, large windows and beautiful wide plank oak floors are featured throughout. The open plan living and dining area provides for a variety of furniture placement options. The east-facing primary bedroom offers sweeping city views, a fabulous custom walk in closet and en suite bath. The comparably sized guest room offers a large closet and direct access to the apartment’s second full bath. An in-unit full size washer and dryer, underground garage parking and extra storage complete this outstanding offering. Perfectly placed in one of the region’s most vibrant neighborhoods, the award winning community of Union Row offers residents a staffed 24-hour desk, multiple common spaces, including a stunning outdoor terrace and lobby level lounge. The location offers immediate access to a multitude of restaurants, shops, grocery stores, gyms, parks, the Metro and bus lines. Pets are loved here.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 7 BR/6.5 BA Wesley Heights detached Tudor with 8k+ sq. ft. spread across 4 levels and features a 2-car garage, au pair suite, library, screened-in porch, and a fenced-in rear backyard with two tiers of patio space and an outdoor pond — all for just under $5M.
  • “With four full finished levels, this [4 BR/2.5 BA] H Street townhouse offers plenty of space to spread out. The main level has a sitting room, and large dining room adjacent to the kitchen. A door from the kitchen leads out to the brick patio, which feels cozy and private and is perfect for grilling.”
  • “Located on one of the best blocks in Petworth” is this 3 BR/3.5 BA “Federal style brick front home” with “a large living room with coat closet, a centrally located kitchen with stainless appliances, center island and breakfast bar, separate dining area and a light filled rear family room space that opens to a spacious rear deck.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 4 BR/2.5 BA interior rowhome in Capitol Hill is “rehab ready,” but that rehab will require a hefty chunk of cash being sold AS-IS for nearly $1M before any money is even spent on renovation.

Photo via Nick Amoscato/flickr

Peak summer has entered the chat.

This past weekend, temps in D.C. scraped 100°F. And let’s not talk about the “feels like” temperature. It seems like most of the city has holed up inside in front of the A/C. No judgment.

But wouldn’t it be nice to embrace your summer hibernation inside a clean home? Lean into the dog days of summer and get your home professionally cleaned with Well-Paid Maids.

Picture it: You’re sprawled across the couch and catching up on “Stranger Things” or binge watching old episodes of “The Real Housewives.” Instead of that nagging “I should be cleaning” feeling, you’re enjoying crumb-free floors, a spotless kitchen and a fresh bathroom. It even smells nice! (Not like last night’s takeout or the sweaty dog. Again, no judgment!)

Plus, it’s nice knowing Well-Paid Maids takes care of its employees. It pays cleaners a starting wage of $22 an hour. Plus, the team gets access to dental, vision and life insurance; 22 paid days off per year; 100% employer-paid commuting costs; and more.

So support a good cause — and lean into these lazy, hazy days of summer — and book a professional home-cleaning online. We all deserve it!


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.

This video explores what’s happening in the real estate market right now.

With tons of news and experts predicting a crash, we thought it would be a good time to look at the data, see where things are and see how it applies to the D.C. region.

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’re seeing a slight dip in the open house count in the District this weekend with only ~230. Whether that means inventory is dwindling or it’s just a slower weekend, there are still plenty of great options if you are looking for your first or next home. Take a look at our favorite open houses below and to see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 718 13th Street NE — $949,900 — H Street Corridor
    Open Sat. 2-4 & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Kevin Wood
    “Head-turning facade greets you in this awesome house just off H Street. With four full finished levels, this townhouse offers plenty of space to spread out. The main level has a sitting room, and large dining room adjacent to the kitchen. A door from the kitchen leads out to the brick patio, which feels cozy and private and is perfect for grilling. Each of the top two levels of the house has a full bathroom and two bedrooms. Just off one of the bedrooms is the house’s second big outdoor space, a deck with a motorized awning for shade. The basement level of the house has a large living area, along with a secondary space that would be great as an office, exercise space, playroom, bar, or whatever else you can imagine. There is a 1/2 bath on the lower level as well. 718 13th is steps away from tons of cool restaurants and bars, and a Whole Foods and Giant are just down the street. Centrally located, the house is steps from the streetcar and multiple bus lines, as well as the Red Line Metro at Union Station. Bike to the National Arboretum, just down Bladensburg Road.”
  • 709 Newton Place NW — $729,000 — Petworth
    Open Sat. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. & Sun. 12-2 p.m. — Liz Ho
    “City living at its best, this charming rowhome in NW D.C. is the perfect step into homeownership! A walk inside and you’ll find a perfectly-placed built-in with many more options than your standard closet. Enjoy the open concept first floor with brick accent wall — from wine night with friends in the dining area, weekend relaxation on your comfy couch, or creating feasts in the stylish kitchen.”
  • 212 16th Street SE — $939,000 — Hill East
    Open Sat. 2-4 p.m. — Andres Serafini
    “This elegant residence was completely gutted and reimagined with a contemporary blend of modern finishes. Enjoy a thoughtful floor plan including 1,860+ sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, private parking, reimagined front porch and 2 decks off the back.”
  • 1803 1/2 Monroe Street NE #101 — $275,000 — Brookland
    Open Sat. 12-1 p.m. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Tumi Demuren
    “Unit 101 is a 1 bedroom 1 bath unit with natural light throughout, big bedroom for a 1-bedroom unit and beautiful full bath. This unit is perfect for entertaining. A few blocks from the very vibrant 12th street NE with coffee shops, bars, restaurants and many more fun weekend activities.”
  • 2730 Ordway Street NW #2 — $650,000 — Cleveland Park
    Open Sat. 2-4 p.m. & Sun. 12-2 p.m. — John Coleman
    “This well-imagined, two-level unit features three large bedrooms with a full bath on each level giving it enough space to make some single-family homes jealous. What really excited the current owners about this space is the dual living areas (one on each level), and the option to use the lower area as a play area, office, or general flex place.”
  • 241 K Street NE — $925,000 — NoMa
    Open Sat. 3-5 p.m. & Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Tim Holt
    “Welcome home to this beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home, great for entertaining with a large open living area, rustic exposed brick walls, a half bath on the main floor, a grand front yard, French Doors to the private back patio with encased blinds for light and privacy.”

The heat is on, but there are plenty of ways to stay cool at Alethia Tanner Day, Saturday, July 23 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Alethia Tanner Park, 227 Harry Thomas Way, NE in Eckington.

From a tented outdoor market to free bottled water, the NoMa BID, has you covered!

This fun, free community celebration begins with the official signage dedication to share the legacy of Alethia Tanner, a formerly enslaved woman who purchased her freedom and the freedom of dozens of other people with money she earned by selling produce at outdoor markets.

To honor Alethia’s spirit of entrepreneurship, the festival includes a pop-up market featuring a lineup of Black female makers and curated by Neighbors DC. Stay cool under the tented outdoor market as you shop and browse the amazing hand-crafted fashions, jewelry and fare created by all local makers.

The festival also includes:

For more information, visit www.nomabid.org.


PaintCare will host a one-day paint drop-off and giveaway event for District households and businesses on Saturday, July 23, at Ida B. Wells Middle School (405 Sheridan Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20011) between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Read a complete list of accepted products, check business limits, and register online.

Households may bring most types of paint, stain and varnish in any amount. Paint must be in sealed container with original manufacturer label. We cannot accept aerosols, solvents and other hazardous waste. Businesses must qualify as an exempt generator to use the PaintCare program for oil-based paint but can still use the program for latex products. Please visit www.paintcare.org/VSQG for more information on exempt generator rules.

Event attendees will also be able to browse partially filled containers of a variety of products including latex- and oil-based paints, primers and stains. Color options and volumes are not guaranteed. Paint is given away on a first come, first served basis.

If you cannot make this event, households and businesses can also drop off paint year-round at 9 locations throughout D.C. Find a drop-off site near you by visiting paintcare.org or calling (855)PAINT09.


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: 555 Massachusetts Ave NW #717

“Amazing price for so much square footage! Luxury, convenience and style in the heart of Mount Vernon Triangle! Spacious and bright 1 BR/1 BA+den with assigned, full-sized garage parking space (next to elevator) and extra storage. This is an excellent floor plan and smart use of space. Enjoy a gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances, gas cooking, granite counters and breakfast bar. The spacious bedroom features a walk-in closet and large window. The den is perfect for a work-from-home office or guest bedroom and also features large window. New hot water heater installed in 2019. Location can’t be beat! You’re just a short walk to everything you need — Safeway, shopping, great restaurants, nightlife, museums, Green/Yellow/Red Metro lines. Building amenities include a 24hr concierge, fitness room, community/party room, roof deck with monument views and excellent firework viewing, gas grills and an outdoor pool. Pet friendly building (no weight restriction for dogs, 2 pet limit). City living at its best!”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a huge 5 BR/5 FB/2 HB Kalorama brick Georgian with 6,600+ sq. ft spread across 4 levels that boasts an elevator, 2 kitchens, massive owner’s suite and a private rear terrace with garden-like landscaping — all for $4.5M.
  • “This rarely available [Petworth] unit in The Cassandra Condominium has two bedrooms, a separate den, one full bath along with a half bath, and extra storage.”
  • Fort Lincoln “townhouse style condo exudes personality and exceeds expectations. It takes comfortable living to the next level with an elevated two-bedroom floor plan that is equipped with loads of special features.”
  • Your Auction Property of the Week is a “Lender OREO Auction” for 3 partially finished homes in Marshall Heights with a recent price cut and bidding ending on July 28.

Well-Paid Maids’ long-time operations manager Ogi bid the company farewell this month. After 4.5 years, the team is bummed to see her go but excited for her next adventure. (See more on that below!)

To officially say goodbye, we caught up with Ogi for a bit of an unconventional exit interview.

Question: Tell us about your experience with Well-Paid Maids.

Answer: I started working as a cleaner. After about six months, I was promoted to operations manager.

I enjoyed every moment at Well-Paid Maids. It’s a company with a great mission, and it takes good care of employees. They constantly raised my salary and the hourly wage of cleaners based on the economy and the quality of our work.

No employee is left behind. They talk to every employee individually and listen to their concerns and problems and take immediate action. This includes:

  • Reducing hours as needed.
  • Taking a company-paid taxi to work when they have car problems.
  • Giving them smaller jobs if they’re no longer able to work long hours due to health or other reasons.

I only mentioned a few of the great things Well-Paid Maid does. There are too many awesome things the company does for its employees and customers to list.

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The Drain Guys learned from the big companies what customers want — and don’t want, including high prices. 

Wait. What? A full-service plumbing company that doesn’t charge for a diagnostic visit? Can that be possible?

Free diagnosis is just one of the traits owner and CEO Jay Glazer incorporated into the Drain Guys after spending years managing service teams for some of the largest plumbing companies in the DMV. Over the years, he saw the details in the service his customers wanted and expected and then exceeded those expectations by focusing on communication, timely response, quality work and fair pricing. 

As such, the Drain Guys prides itself on its outstanding local reputation, superior quality of customer service, knowledgeable technicians, and integrity.

“We had a great experience with [The Drain Guys],” says Alyssa F. in the Drain Guys’ online comments. “The technician came, arrived early and communicated their ETA for convenience, and diagnosed the issue within minutes of arrival. He then got us a quote in less than 10 minutes of arriving and since he had the parts with him, he was able to resolve the issue right away. I highly recommend, using them.”

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Tales of slowing inventory and rising interest rates still don’t seem to be impacting the overall weekly total of open houses scheduled across the District. With 310+ slated from Friday through Sunday, there are still plenty of great options at great prices! Check out our favorite open houses below and to see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 3259 O Street NW — $1,200,000 — Georgetown
    Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Metro DC Houses
    FRESH $50K PRICE REDUCTION! On a cobblestone-lined street where the old Georgetown trolley used to roll, the property is set back unlike many of the oh-so-familiar row houses. This semi-detached property boasts 2 real bedrooms and the owner’s suite has 2 closets and one is a WALK-IN closet in fact the previous owners have rough in for a half bath that still exists. The front yard is nicely manicured, but the private rear yard is the perfect oasis and escapes from all of the hustle of Georgetown. You can feel the history of this home from its stone basement foundation, which includes a full-size washer and dryer, plus the central AC system and boiler for radiators. As you walk through the house with its built-in bookshelves you are brought to its farmhouse feel with the kitchen in the rear of the home. That history comes with modern amenities, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and heated ceramic floors. You are less than two blocks off of Wisconsin Ave, which gives you access to all of the amazing restaurants and businesses in the area. You are also less than 2 blocks from Volta Park which is perfect for those fur babies and humans alike.
  • 1261 Oates Street NE — $699,999 — Trinidad
    Open Sat. 1-3 & Sun.2-4 p.m. — Kevin Wood
    “You’ll love this gorgeous 1925 rowhouse situated on a lovely block in Trinidad! 1261 Oates features newly refinished hardwood floors throughout, a newer kitchen and bathroom, three bedrooms (one with a den off the rear), and a large open basement ready for your finishing touches. This lovely house has a front garden with beautiful perennials, a covered front porch and swing, a large rear deck, huge back yard, and parking for one car in the rear.”
  • 811 4th Street NW #708 — $470,000 — Mt. Vernon Triangle
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Felicia Brewster
    “City-living at its best, tallying a 95 “Walk-Score” the restaurants, shops, and urban living are right outside your door. Madrigal Lofts boasts a 24-hour front desk service, a full fitness center, and a rooftop deck with grills and seating (perfect for get-togethers!) in addition to a plethora of outstanding views. Unit 708 is updated with new carpet in the bedroom, updated bathroom tile and fixtures, and is freshly painted.”
  • 1121 G Street NE #2 — $899,000 — H Street Corridor
    Open Sat. 12-2 p.m. — Andres Serafini
    “This totally redeveloped condo with 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath, PLUS large den welcomes you with lots of natural light, open floor plan, and shining hardwood floors throughout. The reason this unique Double Wide model is set apart from others in D.C. is because two properties were combined to create this expansive unit with vast living and entertaining space on one floor.”
  • 5208 Bass Place SE — $539,900 — Marshall Heights
    Open Fri. 6-8 p.m. & Sat. 1-3 p.m. — Denise Greene
    RECENT $15k PRICE DROP! “Magnificently restored, cottage-style home where First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt visited in 1934. Open floor plan with nearly 10ft ceilings, recess lighting, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen with 42″ custom cabinetry, SS appliances & quartz countertops. Natural light in abundance, custom geometric accent wall, and separate laundry room.”

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