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National Cathedral Celebrates Holy Week with Mendelssohn’s Elijah

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The majestic Washington National Cathedral celebrates Palm Sunday with the dramatic retelling of the life of the prophet Elijah and the epic return of the Jewish people to Israel, Sunday, April 10, at 4 p.m.

The Washington National Cathedral Choir and Baroque Orchestra will bring Felix Mendelssohn’s famed oratorio Elijah, Op. 70 to vivid life in the acoustically ideal gothic nave of the historic Cathedral. Soloists from the Cathedral’s Great Choir, accompanied by the Baroque Orchestra, will enliven the beginning of Holy Week with selections including, “Lord, bow thine ear to hear our prayer” and “He, Watching Over Israel.”

The briskly paced oratorio, which premiered in 1846, is considered one of the composer’s masterpieces, rivaling Handel’s Messiah in its celebratory powers. The seven-story-high vaulted ceilings of the Cathedral, the sixth-largest in the world, will reverberate with Mendelssohn’s majestic music and prepare spectators for the splendors of Holy Week.

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Real Estate Fresh Finds: April 6

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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: 1509 Girard Street NE

“Welcome to this brick with stone details detached Tudor home in Brookland with 4 bedrooms (3 upstairs), 3 full baths and 2 half baths, surrounded by mature trees. Notice details like the beautiful wood trim in the foyer and living room, curved archways, the wood stove insert in the brick surround fireplace in the living room, hardwood floors throughout much of the home, a partially finished basement with plenty of storage space, and ample closets throughout the house. Updates include the renovated kitchen with quartz counters and stainless appliances, replacement windows, polished hardwood floors, and new carpet in the main level primary bedroom. This property includes a second, adjacent lot to give a large side yard in addition to the spacious flagstone patio at the back of the house. There is a one-car side load garage plus space for one more car in the driveway. Sold as-is, this house is ready for your personal touches and you will be thrilled to find this size of house and lot in the District.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a large 5 BR/5 FB/2 HB Wesley Heights Colonial with 6,100+ square feet spread across 4 levels and features 3 fireplaces, a 2-car garage, and a gorgeous backyard with an outdoor kitchen, shower and a saltwater pool — all for just under $4M.
  • “This gorgeous, two-level condo in Uptown’s hottest new development — Historic Walter Reed — features the conveniences of modern city living with the creature comforts you have been looking for. This one bedroom plus den condo boasts an open-concept kitchen and living room, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, smart home technology, and solid wood floors throughout the entire main level.”
  • This “large detached 4 BR/3 BA home in Petworth” with “beautiful hardwood floors on both levels, handsome staircase to upper level and leaded transom above front entrance” needs to be updated, “but has good bones and great curb appeal – perfect for buyers looking to invest sweat equity or developer seeking to upgrade and re-sell.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 3 BR/2 BA detached home on a corner lot in Deanwood that is literally falling down, but the good news is the next-door neighbor is renovating so the block is already seeing a facelift.

Ready for Your Next Apartment?

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Welcome to Glover Park’s newest apartment building, Define Glover!

Located at 2210 Wisconsin Avenue NW, in the heart of Glover Park, Define Glovers offers pet friendly, modern studios, 1- and 2-bedroom units starting at $1,995. You and your friends can also enjoy monument and Cathedral views from the expansive rooftop lounge at one of the highest parts of D.C. Hello, 4th of July fireworks?!

Lucky tenants will be able to take advantage of the recently opened Whole Foods and Trader Joes a few steps away. Define Glover is also conveniently located a short walk from Georgetown University, shops and the Georgetown waterfront.

Units are leasing quickly!

Reach out to our fantastic management team here to schedule a private tour and find your next apartment today!

Coffee With Coleman: Will Interest Rate Hikes Change the Housing Market?

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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.

Interest rates are rapidly changing and everyone hates it, but is it going to fundamentally change the market?

That’s what we discuss today!

Most Thursdays I host a live stream at 6 pm to cover a lot of the nuts and bolts of the home buying process. Signup here to learn more: www.learntobuydc.com

Get Educated! Real Estate Buying Strategies April 23

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The Real Estate Market is HOT and it’s time for you to get educated!

Please join our First Time Home Buyer Workshop on Saturday, April 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Be apart of the generation that’s building equity and wealth through homeownership.

Learn mortgage loan options with local lender Alex Jaffe. ⁠Also, receive the best strategies for making winning offers from our GreenLine Real Estate agents, Regina Gloster and Jeremiah Olugbuyi.

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.

DC Open House List for This Weekend

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Today’s no joke, there are 310+ open houses scheduled across the District alone this weekend. Once you get your pranks out of the way, take a look at our favorite open houses listed below and to see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 633 A Street SE — $2,749,000 — Capitol Hill
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Sheila Hansen
    “An inspired design orchestrated $1M+ gut renovation of a gracious turreted Victorian beauty with over 3,500 sq. ft. of living area in a most coveted LOCATION. No expense was spared, No refined detail overlooked, no corners cut, no compromises on quality.”
  • 7227 Georgia Avenue NW #17-A — $414,900 — Brightwood
    Open Sat. 2-4 p.m. — Jason Lallis
    “This gorgeous, two-level condo in Uptown’s hottest new development — Historic Walter Reed — features the conveniences of modern city living with the creature comforts you have been looking for. Situated directly across from the upcoming Whole Foods in Brightwood, this one bedroom plus den condo boasts an open-concept kitchen and living room, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, smart home technology, and solid wood floors throughout.”
  • 616 20th Street NE — $599,900 — Kingman Park
    Open Sun. 1:30-3:30 p.m. — Rebecca Love
    “Want a single-family home for the price (or less!) of a condo, look no further than 616 20th Street NE! Fully renovated home with a gorgeous chef’s kitchen with hand-picked granite countertops, half bathroom on main level and two full bathrooms upstairs.”
  • 1401 Carrollsburg Place SW — $1,195,000 — Navy Yard
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Lisa Dubois-Headley
    “Fabulous 3-level Federal Style Row House in Southwest D.C. — Nats Park, Audi Field, and The Yards are at your doorstep! This gorgeous renovated/updated 4 BR/2.5 BA home features large windows and hardwood floors throughout.”
  • 3517 13th Street NW #201 — $679,000 — Columbia Heights
    Open Sat. 2-4 p.m. — Dina Paxenos
    “Move right into this spacious and bright 2bed/2bath condo with garage parking before the rush. From the soaring ceiling heights to the open layout and privacy (201 shares the 2nd floor with just one neighbor), this is a guaranteed buyer pleaser.”

Lifehack #3: Easy Peasy Car Care Plus Best Oil Change Deal Ever

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CarCare To Go brings modern convenience and simplicity to car repair.

They combine the quality and trust of a full-service shop with a uniquely transparent process, and free valet pick-up and delivery from your home or work.  Maintenance, repair and detailing takes as much time as ordering groceries online.

Of course, the best way to learn about them is to hear from their clients (many of your neighbors).

“OMG! This was the absolute best car service experience ever…” See the rest of this review and many others here.

They are so confident that you’ll love their new service and come back for more, that they’re offering first-time clients an oil change for just $20.22. No catch. Synthetic or blend for any make or model car. Just enter coupon code FIRST20 when you book. And the valet and a light hand clean are completely free for this and all appointments.

CarCare To Go does much more than oil changes. They are a full-service shop that does everything from brake pad replacements to the most complicated engine replacements.

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

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Real Estate Fresh Finds: March 30

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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: 1235 Duncan Place NE

“Come stroll one of the cutest blocks in all of Capitol Hill with Duncan Place NE. Sitting in the center of the block you’ll find 1235, which is a beautiful farmhouse-style home oozing with distinction. This two-bed and one-and-a-half-bath home checks a lot of boxes with a centerpiece wood-burning fireplace, hardwood floors and lots of natural light shining through. Prefer to be outdoors? Choose between the front sitting porch that’s perfect for gabbing for hours with all of the wonderful neighbors, or the backyard oasis for some tranquil peace and quiet. While the home and block offer ample relaxation vibes, there are tons of amenities in the neighborhood as well, including Whole Foods, Toki Underground, KitchenCray, Queen Vic, and much more. Have a furry, four-legged friend? Magical Lincoln Park is a few blocks away and Kingsman Dog Park is just around the corner to get rid of those zoomies. Newer HVAC and water heaters make life super simple.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 2 BR/2.5 BA (+Den) penthouse unit at the Ritz Carlton in West End, boasting 3,200+ square feet of luxury across 2 levels and features floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood floors, a gourmet kitchen, 2 fireplaces and a 2,000 sq. ft. terrace with a hot tub — all for just shy of $5.5M.
  • “Newly Completed 2 BR/2.5 BA/DEN [Petworth] home with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and patio space. Photos are of model home.”
  • This “stunning large 2 BR/2 BA residence exudes true loft living in the heart of D.C. Gorgeous poured concrete with elevated maple hardwood flooring, dramatic windows in an expansive open living room with a wood-burning fireplace.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 4 BR/3.5 BA semi-detached rowhome in Marshall Heights that has been “thoughtfully designed with no details overlooked!”

“Working at Well-Paid Maids Has Felt Like a Breath of Fresh Air”

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Lexi and her family at the Well-Paid Maids company picnic

Before Lexi Grant joined Well-Paid Maids, the 23-year-old D.C. resident worked as a shift leader at Chipotle.

It was a decent job, she explains, but the hours — and people — were unreliable. She found herself working late to cover for those who didn’t show up for shifts.

“Working at Well-Paid Maids has felt like a breath of fresh air,” she says.

Lexi joined the professional home-cleaning company in June 2021 and is a senior cleaner and trainer.

Of course, she appreciates the company’s benefits. Employees — not contractors — earn a living wage of at least $20 an hour, and they have access to insurance, 22 paid days off a year, employer-paid commuting and more. She has a better work/life balance and spends more time with her 1-year-old son.

But, when asked about her favorite part of the job, Lexi says it’s the actual work.

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Now Leasing: 1000 South Capitol at the Ballpark District

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Lerner’s newest luxury residence, 1000 South Capitol, marks the first residential apartment community in Washington, D.C. for the real estate titans.

Placemaking is nothing new for the Lerner family with the growth they have dedicated to Tysons and Dulles, Virginia and North Bethesda, Maryland. A throw’s away from National’s Park, the real estate developers and Washington Nationals owners are thrilled to continue growing the neighborhood.

The first residents moved in last Saturday.

With 24-hour concierge services and meticulously appointed residences, residents will enjoy the amenities all summer. One-of-a-kind amenities include a podcast studio, Mantracore® Fitness Studio, among others. The building’s unique exterior sawtooth facade speaks to the cutting-edge design by the internationally acclaimed, D.C.-based architectural firm, Shalom Baranes Associates, with interiors by Cecconi Simone, an award-winning interior design practice.

Residences range from studios to three-bedroom duplex penthouses, all with spectacular views of the Capitol, downtown Washington, D.C., and Virginia and distinctive floor plans. Quality and sophistication once again at Lerner’s finest.

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