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Real Estate Fresh Finds: November 3

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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: 3205 Rittenhouse Street NW

“Perfectly located in the heart of Chevy Chase D.C., in the desirable Lafayette School District. This truly special home combines classic charm and details with modern updates. Hardwood floors throughout the main and upper levels. A large living room with abundance of natural light and a gas fireplace welcome you to this beautiful home. The gracious dining room is connected to the gourmet kitchen which follows a spacious deck, ideal for family dinners or receptions. A powder room and a beautiful “atrium” office or sunroom complete this level. Upstairs boasts three large bedrooms and two full baths. From the master bedroom a stairway leads up to a fully finished attic space that can be used as a fashionista’s dream “walk up closet”, a studio, an office or den. The finished lower level offers space for recreational, or guest needs complete with a full bath, laundry/storage area and even a “mudroom/dog washing station” as you exit to the large, fenced backyard. You will also find an auxiliary bonus space (currently set up as a gym/yoga studio) with a private entrance attached to the rear of your own detached garage. Still more room for expansion too (if needed). Just a few blocks to Rock Creek Park or Lafayette Elementary School and Park with playgrounds, tennis courts and new community center and Broad Brunch Market. A truly special place to live!”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 4 BR/5 FB/2 HB” sublime custom penthouse at the coveted Residences at the Ritz-Carlton Georgetown” with 6,100+ square feet across 2 levels and features 4 parking spaces, a private elevator, Brazilian hardwood floors, gas fireplace, luxurious owner’s suite with 2 dressing rooms and also 3k sq. ft. of terraces overlooking the District — all for just shy of $10M.
  • “Don’t miss this generous, sunny, top-floor, fully renovated 2 bedroom unit located in convenient Petworth location! Lovingly updated with chic and open kitchen/dining area that seamlessly combines original architectural beauty with thoughtful updates.”
  • Gorgeous “federal style, well-maintained [4 BR/2 BA] two unit duplex that is nicely designed and ideally located next to everything the H Street Corridor has to offer. Beautiful brick exterior with a bump out enclosed bay windows that stretch from the main level up to the second floor.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is an updated 2BR/2BA that has been on the market for a while and just recently received a $10k price reduction in Columbia Heights.

Coffee With Coleman: Is the Condo Market Crashing?

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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.

What’s the market like? We hear about houses around the country having fistfights, but it’s not 100% what we’re seeing with condos here in the District.

Find out what the data is saying. Link to the full stats.

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. 

Petworth’s New Eight 39 Condo Community is Going Fast

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Not to add stress to your day, but if you are in the market for a new D.C. condo priced for first-time buyers, then you had better postpone whatever it is you are doing and make an appointment to see Eight 39, located at 839 Kennedy Street NW.

Constructed with the kind of modern style and sophistication that are the hallmarks of functional urban living, the Petworth residence is, as they say in the business, a hot commodity.

There are only 31 units, each outfitted with sleek, contemporary details, such as Porcelanosa bathroom tiles, modern two-tone cabinetry, exotic quartz kitchen countertops and complimentary luxury finishes throughout. Outside of the wide variety of one- and two-bedroom floor plans — truly, there are a LOT of layouts — the building itself provides additional high-end space for a balanced lifestyle, with city views from a rooftop deck, a fitness room and yoga studio, common outdoor areas and a dog wash station.

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DC Open House List for This Weekend

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In a surprising turn of events, despite it being a holiday weekend, there are still more than 300 open houses scheduled across the District. Throw on those onesies or cat ears and get out to find your next home and maybe there will even be some candy at the open houses! Check out our favorites below and to see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 3475 Holmead Place NW #3 — $875,000 — Columbia Heights
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Molly Branson
    “Spectacular semi-detached Victorian, two level condominium with 3 BR/2.5 BA over 1,550 sq. ft. This top level unit boasts exposed brick, windows on three sides, two outdoor spaces, hardwood flooring and off street parking. Designer eat-in kitchen with beautiful light cabinetry, pendant lighting, granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. The large living room invites the light in through a fabulous bay window adjoining the dining room with abundant space for holiday entertaining. Primary bedroom comes with an ensuite bath, standing shower and jacuzzi tub. Upper-level bedroom has views of the National Cathedral. Just steps to all the fun restaurants on 11th and 14th, Giant, the Columbia Heights metro and more!”
  • 1402 Half Street SW — $735,000 — Navy Yard
    Open Sat. 2-4 p.m. — Caroline Kern
    “Welcome to this beautiful 2 bedroom home featuring gorgeous hardwood floors throughout and an open floor plan. The main level features a renovated kitchen, a half bath, laundry, gorgeous living area and a fenced patio.”
  • 1007 Maryland Avenue NE #304 — $449,900 — Capitol Hill
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. — Mandy Hursen & Tim Hursen Jr.
    “Sunny penthouse with tree top views. 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Laundry in unit. Wonderful opportunity to own in a well run, boutique building with low fees.”
  • 1111 25th Street NW #518 — $370,000 — West End/Foggy Bottom
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Kerri Murphy
    “Located in West End, this beautiful studio at the Atlas Condominiums is great for any urban dweller. Upon entering unit 518, you are greeted by a foyer that features vinyl flooring leading into the spacious open plan living space great for entertaining. The kitchen boasts granite counters, a stainless-steel fridge, gas range, built in microwave and ceramic tile flooring.”
  • 1402 Massachusetts Avenue SE — $1,049,000 — Hill East
    Open Sun. 12-3 p.m. — Chris Hardgrave
    “$200k price reduction! Just one block off of Lincoln Park, this gorgeous 2,100+ sq. ft. semi-detached Federal is perfectly positioned and tastefully updated for today’s buyer. With 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, open floor plan, high ceilings and parking, this property can’t be missed!”
  • 1206 Oates Street NE — $800,000 — Trinidad
    Open Sun. 12-2 p.m. — Bobby Cato
    “Fully updated 3 BR, 2.5 BA in the heart of Trinidad. This sun filled home features a gourmet kit w/center island, granite countertops, SS ENERGYSTAR appliances and black out shades throughout. Upper level has a front facing primary bedroom suite w/oversized closet. Very sizable 2nd & 3rd BRs that share a hall bath w/ceramic and glass tile accents. The home is GOLD Certified Energy Efficient and has many high performing features including its forced air ducts, attic insulation, attic hatch, air sealing and windows. Rear patio w/one off-street parking space.”

Build Wealth With First-Time Home Buyer Zoom Workshop November 6

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Be apart of the generation that’s building equity and wealth through homeownership. ⁠Start your home buying journey with our free, fun and informative First Time Home Buyer Workshop on November 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.⁠

Learn your mortgage loan options and ask questions to local mortgage lenders. ⁠Also, learn the benefits of hiring a real estate agent and ways to make a winning offer from GreenLine Real Estate agents.

For your convenience, our workshops are virtual and free of charge. A Zoom link to our video conference will be available to those who sign up.

Visit GreenLineRE.com/homebuyerworkshop for more information and free registration. 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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Chilling Classical Music for Halloween at the National Cathedral

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What better place for a Halloween matinee concert than amid the neo-gothic splendor of the Washington National Cathedral?

On Sunday, October 31, at 4 p.m. — All Hallows Eve! — ” the spiritual home for the nation” will be the scene of a concert of creepy classical classics called “A Concert for Halloween.” (The early start time is brilliant; still time to take the kids door-to-door, if that’s your thing.)

Spooky selections include Johann Sebastian Bach’s “terrifying” Toccata and Fugue in D minor (heard in movies from “The Phantom of the Opera” to “Rollerball”), Henry Purcell’s Dido & Aeneas Act II: The Cave (including the evil screaming sorceress), and famed black composer Eugene W. Hancock’s intense musical interpretation of The Wrath of God.

In all, eight international works by composers ranging from Arvo Part (Nunc Dimitis) to Eriks Ensenvalds (In Felix Ego) will be performed by Cathedral organist, Tom Sheehan, and the instrumental and vocal ensemble of Cathedra, co-directed by Michael McCarthy and Daniel Lee.

In-person tickets start at $45 and can be purchased online. The concert will also be available online! Tickets for the online viewing are now available.

The Cathedral is at 3101 Wisconsin Avenue NW.

Real Estate Fresh Finds: October 27

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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: 1260 Neal Street NE

“Wonderful and airy Federal townhome with southern exposures in the middle of it all. This home is move-in ready, and it comes with the original newly refinished hardwood floors on the entire main and second levels. Custom kitchen cabinetry and beautiful quartzite countertops, plus stainless steel appliances and ceramic floors, enjoy the ample mudroom outback. The second floor boasts ample bedrooms and a full bathroom. The lower level comes with luxury waterproof vinyl floors, exposed brick, and front and back entrance. Wonderful patio out back and space vegetable garden on this deep lot plus you get your own parking spot. Conveniently located across the recreation center and within minutes to all H Street corridor, Union Market and Downtown D.C. have to offer. Property to be transferred in AS IS condition, inspections welcome and encouraged.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 6 BR/6 FB/2 HB detached Colonial in Berkley with 10.5k square feet spread across 3 levels, boasting a 3-car garage, 4 fireplaces, a home gym, wine cellar and a heated black-bottom pool — all for $6.95M.
  • Large 6 BR/3 FB/2 HB ” Expansive Wardman style 4 level end unit row home [was] once upon a time a rooming house” with “attached garage parking and a lower-level rental apartment.”
  • “This spacious [2 BR/2 BA] corner unit located in the boutique condominium, Berkeley House in the exciting Petworth neighborhood, boasts plenty of natural light. The open floor plan allows for easy entertaining. The kitchen includes granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and breakfast bar. Both bedrooms have direct access to their own bathrooms.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 2 BR/1 BA “major rehab needed” detached Colonial in Grant Park that appears someone started some demolition indoors and needs an investor to complete the demo and rebuild from the ground up.

Well-Paid Maids, the Living-Wage Home Cleaning Company, Announces Newest Employee Benefit

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Two members of the National Domestic Workers Alliance speak at a recent company picnic.

Well-Paid Maids, a living-wage home cleaning company, is known for paying its employees (not contractors!) fair wages of at least $20 an hour.

It’s also known for providing employees great benefits. We’re talking health, dental and vision insurance; 22 paid days off per year; and 100% employer-paid commuting costs.

And it recently added a new employee benefit to the roster: A free membership to the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA), an advocacy organization promoting and protecting the rights of domestic workers in the U.S.

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Donate to Pete’s Reads — Buying, Selling and Recycling Books

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Is it possible that you have too many books? At Pete’s Reads, we can’t decide that for you and we’re certainly not here to judge.

If you’re considering donating books, we can pick them up and most likely pay you for some of them — or we can make a donation to a local non-profit. Since 2018, we’ve given thousands of dollars to individuals and local organizations.

Books from any genre are welcome and Pete’s Reads pays on average $2 to $8 dollars for accepted books.

Are you ready to pare down the shelves, make some extra space or finally clear those books from your floor? Go to Pete’s Reads for more information or to schedule a pickup.

You can also text “Books” to 202-997-3091 for more information!

Interested in fundraising opportunities? Contact Pete’s Reads for dedicated fundraisers for schools and organizations.

DC Open House List for This Weekend

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We’ve got a massive weekend of open houses with more than 400 scheduled across the District. Whether you are in the market for a studio condo or a giant detached home, there are plenty of options for homebuyers of all price ranges. Take a look at our favorites below and to see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 530 Quintana Place NW — $699,900 — Brightwood
    Open Sat.& Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Molly Branson
    “Three-bedroom, three full bath semi-detached home with off street parking in sought after Brightwood! 530 Quintana sits on a quiet tree-lined street. This home has enormous appeal! Adorned and beautiful, solid wood doors and framed windows with original trim and hardware, wrought iron balusters and light colored, hardwood floors throughout the main and upper levels maintain the character and appeal of this home built in 1935. Enter and you will be struck by the light-filled spaciousness of the open living room and dining room floor plan. Kitchen with light gray cabinetry, island, stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops, gas range and pendant lighting. Off the kitchen is a sunroom, perfect as a workspace, library or room to relax and let the outdoor seasons shine in. The upper level has a primary bedroom with exceptionally high vaulted ceilings and a striking bathroom with black tiled flooring and a frameless shower. The large second bedroom sits next to the hall bath, which boasts honeycomb floor tile and bright wall tile surrounding the tub. The lower level is bright with white ceramic tile floors as you travel through the family/TV room, bedroom, full bath, laundry and storage room. There is a lower-level walk-out to a fenced-in patio deck for entertaining, grilling or reading a book under the D.C. city skyline. Off street parking for one car on the rear parking pad. A true gem in a quiet neighborhood, this home is walkable to shops, grocery stores (plus Whole Foods coming in 2022!), parks & playgrounds, restaurants, the Takoma Park Farmer’s Market, and public transportation.”
  • 233 S Street NE #1 — $644,000 — Eckington
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. — Nicole Roeberg
    “Come home to this spacious 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath condo with a dedicated walk-up entrance in the vibrant Eckington neighborhood. Built in 2015, natural light fills the condo through an abundance of windows in all rooms. The open concept floor plan comes complete with a perfect work from home space or reading nook off of the living room.”
  • 2818 Connecticut Avenue NW #5 — $599,000 — Woodley Park
    Open Sun. 12-2 p.m. — Ellen Klein
    “IMAGINE! Your own private entrance(s) to your 2bedroom, 2 bath condo on renowned Connecticut Avenue in the sought after Woodley Park/Garfield” and “features  maple floors, Jenn-Air appliances, European Style Contemporary, Porcelonosa tiled baths, full sized W/D & Elfa Closet Systems.”
  • 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue SE #203 — $375,000 — Capitol Hill
    Open Sun. 1-2:30 p.m. — Brian Thomas
    “Bright modern Jr. one bedroom at The One-Five Condominium! Open living concept featuring loads of light and designer finishes, Bosch appliances, Quartz counters, custom cabs, Juliet Balcony, with wide plank wood flooring throughout, closet with organizer and W/D. A few building amenities to expect are bike storage as well as Panoramic roof-top views of the Capitol and beyond.”
  • 1246 Irving Street NW — $949,000 — Columbia Heights
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Kevin Wood
    “You’ll love this majestic 1911 townhouse with its high ceilings, glowing original hardwood floors, early 20th century fireplaces, grand staircase and modern updates like central air and heat, stainless appliances. Adding to the house’s appeal is a basement in-law suite with front and back entrances, kitchen, bedroom area, a separate office space and garden in the rear.”
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