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Meet the Well-Paid Maids Team: Brisia Cedillos

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Meet Brisia Cedillos, a cleaner at Well-Paid Maids.

She joined the team in August 2019, took a break during COVID, and is now back and cleaning homes.

Before joining the team, Brisia had experience cleaning professionally, so she decided to apply to Well-Paid Maids due, in part, to its mission and benefits — $22 an hour starting wage, insurance, employer-paid commuting, paid time off and more.

“Not all cleaning companies have these benefits, and they implement new benefits every year,” she says.

She also loves that Well-Paid Maids recognizes her hard work and enjoys the sense of freedom as a member of the team. Basically, you can be your own boss, Brisia describes. 

She receives her schedule via email with plenty of time to plan and prepare. It includes instructions and specific preferences for each client. Then, instead of trekking to an office to check in, she can clock in and out on her phone.

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We Found the Instacart For Car Repair and Maintenance

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If you’re like most people, you’d rather not waste hours getting your car serviced. That’s why so many are turning to local start-up CarCare To Go for all their car needs.

They provide maintenance, all repairs, even detailing for all brands. And every appointment comes with a free valet pick-up and return of your vehicle from home.

It’s as easy as ordering groceries online.

And to help you actually afford those groceries, they are offering a crazy deal for first-time clients: $20.22 for an oil change. No catch. Seriously. It even covers synthetic oil. Use coupon code FIRST20 when you book.

But what you might love even more than the free valet, competitive pricing, 12k- or 12-month warranty, free light-clean with every appointment is just how darn nice the people who work there are. Which might just explain why their average review is 5.0 stars and clients are writing reviews like the one below.

Great experience overall. CarCare To Go picked up the vehicle on time, quickly diagnosed the issues that needed to be addressed immediately (clogged sunroof drainline, brake fluid replacement), and recommended services that could wait. Extremely communicative throughout, providing frequent updates. Clear and reasonable pricing. Returned the vehicle on time and in excellent condition. 10/10, will use them again for regular maintenance as it saved me at least 2 hours getting to/from my usual place. – Owen

You’ll wonder why you ever took care of your car any other way. Learn more here.

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Why Is Now Still a Good Time to Buy? Home Buyer Workshop This Saturday

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Is now still a good time to buy? What type of loan should you get? What are the steps in the process?

Buying your first home is challenging and it’s hard to know where to begin. We offer a simple, informative, fun and free virtual workshop with you in mind. Get your mortgage loan questions answered from a local mortgage lender. Learn what strategies can give you an edge in this competitive housing market. You will even get to learn from the experience of a recent first time home buyer.

Take the first step to homeownership and get yourself educated!

Sign Up Today at GreenLineRE.com/homebuyerworkshop.

DC Open House List for This Weekend

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The market is HOT! There are more than 400 open houses scheduled across the District this weekend alone. If you are thinking about buying a home, this is your weekend to find it. We’ve selected some favorites below and to see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 529 6th Street SE — $1,375,000 — Capitol Hill
    Open Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Denny Horner
    “Experience Capitol Hill in all its glory (within the coveted Brent Elementary boundary) in this turn-of-the-century home modernized and expertly renovated in 2017. The unique side entrance provides extra privacy and security as you enter your new, deceivingly large, home. The main level offers a mix of grand original details and first-rate updates, evident in the classic wood flooring in the living and dining areas to the superior updates in the kitchen and bonus room leading to your private outdoor spaces. The quality construction of your new home is evident throughout, with your high-end kitchen and stunning bathrooms. Your main level living is entertainer ready with a huge gourmet kitchen, spacious dining area and living room with wood-burning fireplace and custom build-ins, and bonus room with half-bath leading to your paved patio (brick and bluestone) and secure parking. Storage is abundant on both levels and outdoor, including a walk-through shed. Upstairs you’ll enjoy 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, including a combination primary suite with walk-in closet and access to your upper deck. Both bathrooms upstairs, the kitchen and bonus room all have heated flooring, and the primary bathroom has a steam shower! Having the space is great, but with your new home’s location, you have more options to enjoy life on the Hill than you can imagine. Access to Eastern Market, Barracks Row, multiple parks, The Wharf, The Navy Yard, metro, grocery stores, pharmacies, amazing restaurants, and shops all around, but on a quiet street. Come visit and fall in love!”
  • 2114 N Street NW #14 — $429,000 — Dupont
    Open Sat. 1-4 p.m. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Ricardo Vasquez
    “Welcome to The Preston House, this boutique condominium, was originally built in 1926 and was completely redone in 1986. It’s located on a quiet, tree-lined street. This unit is above grade on the first floor, one of only three duplexes in the 28-unit structure covering four floors.”
  • 1905 Naylor Road SE — $599,900 — Anacostia
    Open Sat. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. — Tohmai Smith
    “This beautiful townhome has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 1824 square feet of amazing living space. Located in the coveted community of Randle Heights in Anacostia. This home has been elegantly renovated from top to bottom with an open floor concept with eye catching details.”
  • 1629 L Street NE #005 — $269,000 — Trinidad
    Open Sat. 2-4 p.m. — Arial Pegues
    “This charming two bedroom boasts fresh paint and recently updated features throughout. This is a basement unit with lots of flair.”
  • 800 4th Street SW #N612 — $357,500 — Southwest Waterfront
    Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Monique Van Blaricom
    “This spacious 1-bedroom condo is flooded with natural light and features an open layout kitchen with updated granite countertops and breakfast bar, perfect for entertaining. Updated floors, upgraded bathroom vanity with a quartz countertop, large walk-in closet, fresh paint, and thoughtful built-ins in the living space complete this stunning unit.”
  • 5208 Bass Place SE — $$569,990 — Marshall Heights
    Open Sat. 1-3 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!”

Columbia Heights Day Returns and More From District Bridges!

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On Saturday, June 18, come join your neighbors in for the 14th Annual Columbia Heights Day!

After a few years hiatus, District Bridges is bringing back this beloved community festival. Rather than a street closure, there will be four activation zones throughout the neighborhood, each celebrating a unique element of Columbia Heights.

At each zone, neighbors can enjoy local food and vendors, live music, and family friendly entertainment. In addition to the zones, neighborhood businesses will be activating right outside their storefronts.

“Our goal for this festival is to celebrate all Columbia Heights has to offer with fun, engaging activities throughout the entire neighborhood on June 18th”, says Brianne Dornbush, Executive Director of District Bridges. “For the last few years, supporting our communities has looked like staying home and connecting virtually to keep ourselves and our neighbors safe through the pandemic. But now, as we are able to start gathering in person again, we are thrilled to be able to create events like Columbia Heights Day where residents and visitors can meet and connect once again.”

The 2022 Columbia Heights Day Festival will be held from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 18 and is sponsored by Amazon, Eddie Suarez, Helbiz, Bird, and District Church (as of May, 13).

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Real Estate Fresh Finds: May 18

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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: 1025 1st Street SE #609

“Experience true city life in this 2 bedroom + 2 bathroom Navy Yard condo. This unit has a private balcony and comes with garage parking! This home has floor-to-ceiling windows, wood floors, and an open concept kitchen that overlooks the spacious living room and dining room. The kitchen and the hallway bathroom bathroom have been upgraded with modern yet classic marble tile. The large primary suite has two amazing closets that span over 6 feet each with custom shelving, and a spacious ensuite bathroom. The secondary bedroom is a versatile space so you can have a second bedroom, or use it as an office, exercise room, den, etc. Walk out to your private balcony and you have southern views towards the stadium. You can hear the live music when the area is alive with baseball fans. Included in the sales price is a garage parking space — P2-63. The Velocity is an amenity rich luxury high rise building that has all of the conveniences you could want — a 24/7 concierge, elevator, meeting room, exercise room, and a pool in the heart of everything Navy Yard has to offer. Buildings with this level of amenities and low fees in the heart of a downtown neighborhood are few and far between.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 6 BR/7 FB/2 HB BRAND NEW contemporary home in Wesley Heights with 8,600 sq. ft. spread across 4 levels features a 2-car garage, wine room, yoga room, staff/nanny suite, smart home technology, multiple terraces, a full spa, expansive green roof, and a very refreshing looking infinity pool — all for $13.75M.
  • “This beautiful townhome has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 1,824 square feet of amazing living space. Located in the coveted community of Randle Heights in Anacostia. This home has been elegantly renovated from top to bottom with an open floor concept with eye catching details.”
  • “Truly gorgeous, complete renovation of a large end unit row home in the heart of Petworth! This exquisitely redesigned home features an open floorplan on the first floor with tons of natural light and high ceilings.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 3 BR/2.5 BA detached home that was built in 2008, however, it will require some rehabilitation and modernization but if it sells for the right price, the renovations will be worth it.

A Look at Well-Paid Maids by the Numbers

By PoP Sponsor (a)

Well-Paid Maids is coming up on five years in business here in the D.C. area.

Founder Aaron Seyedian created the business to prove that companies can pay living wages and be successful — even in traditionally low-paying industries. (Point proved!)

We often highlight important company numbers. For instance, Well-Paid Maids pays employees a starting wage of $22 an hour, provides 22 paids days off per year and pays 100% of employee commuting costs.

But here are some fun numbers you may not have seen… 

  • 25 full-time employees
  • 25 fully vaccinated employees
  • 10,040 homes cleaned
  • 4,417 repeat customers
  • 200 regular customers (approximately)
  • 3,000+ new furry friends made (i.e. homes cleaned with pets)
  • 80 5-star Yelp reviews
  • $1,292,000 and counting in total living wages paid
  • 1,000+ PTO days logged
  • $6 starting wage increase since starting (from $16 to $22 an hour) 

If you’re interested in getting your home professionally cleaned — and want to support a good cause — book a Well-Paid Maids visit online.

Coffee With Coleman: Moving to DC? 10 Reasons You’ll Love It

By PoP Sponsor (a)

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.

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. 

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