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’s happening in the real estate market for this year.

After two crazy years, it’s tough to know exactly what’s going on, but between inventory levels, interest rates, and expert opinions we break down what you should be thinking about.

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


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: 1028 Bladensburg Road NE #32

“This newly constructed 45-unit condominium building is a few blocks away from the vibrant H Street. Each unit comes with great natural light, wood floors, clean contemporary finishes, stainless steel appliances, modern bathrooms and a front-loading washer and dryer. Key amenities include indoor and outdoor parking, fitness room, elevator, bike rack, dog washing station and green roof. All units are for sale and closing help is available from the seller. Schedule your in person or virtual tour today. The building officially has the Certificate of Occupancy. Private rooftop deck space for sale. FHA/VA APPROVED.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:


You’ve put off buying that home in 2021, now start 2022 off right with our First Time Home Buyer Workshop on January 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Be apart of the generation that’s building equity and wealth through homeownership.

Learn your mortgage loan options and ask questions to local mortgage lender Alex Jaffe. ⁠Also, learn the benefits of hiring a real estate agent and ways to make winning offers from GreenLine Real Estate agents Dee GetachewAdam Palmer and Jonathan Bartlett.

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

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We’ve had an interesting week with snowstorms in the District and based off the temperatures it will likely hang around all weekend. If you’re on a winter home buying journey and want to check out some open houses, strap on those boots and beanies, check out some of our favorites below and to see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 3014 S Dakota Avenue NE — $1,299,500 — Woodridge
    Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Katherine Krevor & Pfashema Faber
    “This spacious 4,100+ square foot craftsman-style home will exceed every one of your expectations. Spread out across 4 levels, some of the highlights include: 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, multiple at-home office spaces, 2 balconies, a patio and large roof deck plus lots of green space, a hidden area for gardening and parking for 4+ cars. Upon entering the foyer you’ll immediately notice the high ceilings that make this space airy coupled with beautifully stained red oak hardwood floors. The living room is grand with the powder room easily accessible for guests on this level. The kitchen is made for a chef and tons of entertainment — cabinets are 2 toned, soft close and paired with a huge peninsula, deep pantry, elegant GE Profile stainless steel appliances to include a 5 burner gas cooktop, double wall oven for max cooking capacity and a built-in microwave drawer. From the eat-in area of the kitchen, walk out the french doors to the covered deck large enough for outdoor dining and grilling. The second floor has a total of 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a deep linen closet and a walk-in laundry room with built-in cabinetry for all of your laundry + storage needs. The primary suite on this level is the size of 2 bedrooms combined, has a private balcony, a walk-in closet, a huge bathroom with a double sink, a large spa-like shower, and a separate toilet closet. The third floor of this home is on another level. Be prepared to spend most if not ALL of your time in this space. It’s equipped with 2 additional bedrooms (one can be used as an office), 2 nooks large enough for a second office and workout area, a full bathroom, den, wet bar with a beverage fridge, and a massive deck overlooking this 6,400+ SF lot. No stone has been left unturned in this turn-key home delivering just in time for the new year.”
  • 2707 Adams Mill Road NW #207 — $365,000 — Lanier Heights
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Jeff Tanck
    “This delightful one bedroom home is flooded with light and full of character! Original hardwood floors, high ceilings and classic built-ins offer comforting charm. The open, updated kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances, quartz counters, tile backsplash and excellent storage provides modern convenience.”
  • 71 G Street SW #104 — $769,000 — Southwest Waterfront
    Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Sarah Brazell
    “3-level, end-unit townhome with 2 parking spaces and amazing outdoor spaces in SW Waterfront! This unique home is an entertainer’s dream.”
  • 1514 17th Street NW #311 — $255,000 — Dupont Circle
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Shana Webb
    “This wide open studio is available in this infamous Harry Wardman build. The Copley Plaza is located in the heart of Dupont Circle and just steps away from grocery stores, bars, Michelin star restaurants, metros, EVERYTHING. Own a slice of history at a bargain price! This is the largest studio in the building and makes a perfect home or pied-à-terre away from home.”
  • 1330 K Street SE #5 — $1,099,000 — Capitol Hill
    Open Sat. & Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Joel Nelson
    “EXTRA LARGE condo residence is perfectly placed just steps to Metro, groceries, eats and entertainment. Welcoming front porch overlooking K Street with large rooftop deck at the rear. Broad and spacious living areas with great flow and open floor plan across two levels.”

As you pause at the start of a new year to consider your goals and resolutions, there’s no better time to consider whether to invest in your future career through an MBA.

Whether you’re looking for fully online delivery or in-person classes, Virginia Tech offers three different part-time MBA formats designed for working professionals in the Washington, D.C. area and beyond.

“Our strategic focus since 2013 has been to provide working professionals with flexible options that fit into their personal and professional lives,” said Dana Hansson, director of MBA programs at Virginia Tech.

That commitment to providing different types of flexibility informed the launch of Virginia Tech’s Online MBA in January 2021, but the program recognizes there is still a significant population of students that prefer the in-person learning environment, particularly after online meetings have become the new normal in other parts of their lives.

Virginia Tech’s portfolio of programs seeks to balance these preferences so everyone can find an MBA that meets their individual needs.

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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: 3014 S Dakota Avenue NE

“New Construction! This spacious 4,100+ square foot craftsman-style home will exceed every one of your expectations. Spread out across 4 levels, some of the highlights include: 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, multiple at-home office spaces, 2 balconies, a patio and large roof deck plus lots of green space, a hidden area for gardening and parking for 4+ cars. Upon entering the foyer you’ll immediately notice the high ceilings that make this space airy coupled with beautifully stained red oak hardwood floors. The living room is grand with the powder room easily accessible for guests on this level. A set of sleek pocket doors separate the living from formal dining — an expansive room that can easily seat 12. The kitchen is made for a chef and tons of entertainment — cabinets are 2 toned, soft close and paired with a huge peninsula, deep pantry, elegant GE Profile stainless steel appliances to include a 5 burner gas cooktop, double wall oven for max cooking capacity and a built-in microwave drawer. From the eat-in area of the kitchen, walk out the french doors to the covered deck large enough for outdoor dining and grilling. The second floor has a total of 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a deep linen closet and a walk-in laundry room with built-in cabinetry for all of your laundry + storage needs. The primary suite on this level is the size of 2 bedrooms combined, has a private balcony, a walk-in closet, a huge bathroom with a double sink, a large spa-like shower and a separate toilet closet. The third floor of this home is on another level. Be prepared to spend most if not ALL of your time in this space. It’s equipped with 2 additional bedrooms (one can be used as an office), 2 nooks large enough for a second office and workout area, a full bathroom, den, wet bar with a beverage fridge, and a massive deck overlooking this 6,400+ SF lot. No stone has been left unturned in this turn-key home delivering just in time for the new year.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a gigantic 6 BR/7 FB/2 HB detached Wesley Heights home CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION with 9,200 sq. ft. spread across 3 levels and features a heated pool, wine cellar, exercise room, 2-car garage, multiple outdoor options and a luxurious owner’s suite — all for the sticker price of $12.5M with completion slated for March 2022.
  • “This is your opportunity to own a massive 2 bedroom condo for the same amount as you pay in rent! You’ll be living the good life with over 1,200 square feet and 2 living rooms, dining space, a marble bathroom, exposed brick, and a beautifully renovated kitchen with brand new stainless steel Bosch appliances and white quartz countertops.”
  • Petworth 2 BR/2 BA unit in “a new boutique condo building that has been expertly redesigned to be an urban sanctuary” with “spectacular finishes, great natural light and designer upgrades.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 2 BR/2.5 BA “rehab ready” Edgewood/Brookland interior row home with a recent $10k price reduction being sold AS-IS, which will require several dozen gallons of paint to get updated.

You’ve put off buying that home in 2021, now start 2022 off right with our First Time Home Buyer Workshop on January 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Be apart of the generation that’s building equity and wealth through homeownership.

Learn your mortgage loan options and ask questions to local mortgage lender Alex Jaffe. ⁠Also, learn the benefits of hiring a real estate agent and ways to make winning offers from GreenLine Real Estate agents Dee GetachewAdam Palmer and Jonathan Bartlett.

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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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: 2707 Adams Mill Road NW #207

“This delightful one bedroom home is flooded with light and full of character! Original hardwood floors, high ceilings and classic built-ins offer comforting charm. The open, updated kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances, quartz counters, tile backsplash and excellent storage provides modern convenience. The serene bedroom can accommodate a king size bed and has a custom California Closets wardrobe and closet organizer that should satisfy most fashionistas. New subway tile and vanity in the bathroom join the original, large cast iron tub and mosaic floor for the perfect blend of vintage-modern The building features a beautiful roof garden and extra storage. Bike storage on each floor, too. Moments to metro, Rock Creek Park, 18th Street and more. Low monthly fee includes real estate taxes. Pets are loved here.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 7 BR/2.5 BA end-unit townhouse in Columbia Heights in clear tear-down quality with a single exterior photo is “R5B zoning for a great huge semi-detached row home. Possible conversion to multiple condos” described as its quality — all for just under $3M.
  • 3 BR/2 BA 3-level Petworth row home with 1,600+ total square feet will need some heavy work, but appears to have good bones although it is being sold AS-IS and features off-street parking.
  • “Enjoy all the aspects of single family living with the perks of a condo in this stunning 2 and a half level, three bedroom and three full bath home.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 6 BR/4.5 BA all brick contemporary Colonial home in Crestwood being sold AS-IS with a recent $50k price reduction.

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.

There are simply not enough single-family homes in our area and there are ways to find more! In this video, we explore ways to find properties that might not be on the market to try and give yourself a better chance at finding your new home faster.

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


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: 619 1/2 Newton Place NW #1

“619 ½ Newton Place NW is a brand new 2-unit condominium a block away from the vibrant and exciting street of Georgia Ave. This building is in Park view, just blocks away from restaurants, bars and two walkable metros. #1 is a 3-bedroom, 3 bath unit. The kitchen comes with a huge quartz kitchen island, ample amount of cabinet space, and high-end energy efficient stainless-steel appliances. Each bedroom has its own bathroom, large walk-in closets, and tons of natural light. Master bedroom comes with a jaw dropping full bath with a soak in tub, dual sinks and large shower. #1 comes with one parking space.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a state of the art contemporary home that is one of less than 20 properties constructed on acreage close to one acre or more in the D.C. area. “3022 University offers brand new construction on approximately .91 acre, built by RKB Construction in 2021. Enter down a long driveway to the private residence featuring over 11,000 square feet of finished space on three levels.” — you can have all 6 bedrooms and 9 baths for $10,900,000.
  • “This delightful one bedroom home is flooded with light and full of character! Original hardwood floors, high ceilings and classic built-ins offer comforting charm. The open, updated kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances, quartz counters, tile backsplash and excellent storage provides modern convenience.”
  • This bright, spacious condo is in D.C.’s Brookland neighborhood. “Enjoy city living and all it has to offer, but come home to a quiet, bright, oasis to relax and renew.”
  • Your REO/Auction Property of the Week recently had a $20,000 price reduction. This 3 bed, 1 bath home sits on an unfinished basement and is ready for your updates.

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