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Drive-Thru Electronics Recycle Event at Audi Field to Plant Trees

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Join us for our safe, drive-through electronics recycling event at Audi Field, and be part of a ‘double-green’ community effort.

ForestPlanet is working with an R2 certified recycling firm that has years of experience in the proper disposal of electronic devices, including computers, monitors, scanners, printers, cell phones, fax machines and so on. There is a nominal per-item disposal fee, e.g., $4.50 per laptop. This fee guarantees that a significant amount of mercury and other dangerous materials will never end up in a landfill or burned on some distant shore.

ForestPlanet, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on supporting reforestation projects all over the world, and will plant 10 trees for each load of electronics items received.

Special thanks to D.C. United for hosting this event, and to Audi of America for helping support this initiative. We’re grateful for additional support received from Ecoprint, The Rounds and Utility Advisor.

More information and pre-registration at: https://treecycle002.eventbrite.com

When: Sunday, October 24, 12-4 p.m.
Where: Audi Field, 100 Potomac Avenue SW Washington, D.C.  20024

Real Estate Fresh Finds: October 20

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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: 1246 Irving Street NW

“Welcome home to 1246 Irving Street NW! 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. There are four large bedrooms upstairs (two with balconies big enough for tables and chairs) along with two updated full bathrooms. The main level features a sizable sitting room and separate dining room with built-in china cabinets. The kitchen features a dishwasher, new fridge, gas range and tons of storage. French doors lead to a large balcony off the dining room. This utterly charming house is a block to the Columbia Heights Metro, Target, Starbucks, Cava and Giant. A block in the other direction and you’re on 11th St with its array of restaurants and shops including Odd Provisions, The Coupe, Bad Saint, Makan, Queen’s English, El Chucho, Wonderland and more!”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 4 BR/4 FB/2 HB luxury penthouse at the Ritz Carlton with 6,500+ square feet and is a “one-of-a-kind penthouse” with only 2 photos, so if you are in the elite few actually able to buy this condo, you can see the full extent of the unit’s luxuriousness and its 2,800 sq. ft. private terrace — all for $7.85M.
  • 4 BR/3.5 BA Petworth Dutch-style home has 2,200+ square feet of living space as well as a three-tiered rear deck with a hot tub.
  • Updated 2 BR/2 BA Capitol Hill/H Street townhouse with a separately metered lower level gives the new owner an opportunity for an income-generating rental unit while the owner lives upstairs.
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 2 BR/2 BA condo with front and rear entrances and will clearly need a total renovation based on its AS-IS condition.

Coffee With Coleman: Down Payment Assistant Programs Explained

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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.

Thinking about buying a home, but the downpayment seems a little daunting?

Did you know there are options for ZERO percent down? Those options include DC Open Doors, which is the topic of today’s video, and cheat code to owning your first home faster. What’s the catch?

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. 

DC Open House List for This Weekend

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There appears to be a slight dip in the amount of open houses scheduled in the District this weekend with ~300 total across all 4 quadrants. Just because there’s a few less opens doesn’t mean there’s a lack of fantastic homes still available. Check out our favorites below and to see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 2809 N. Capitol Street NE — $849,000 — Brookland
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Ricardo Vasquez
    “Elegant & sophisticated townhome with west, east and southern exposures. This wonderful home welcomes you with the beautiful original tile vestibule, the grand living room which features original mouldings and fireplace mantel plus high ceilings and original pocket doors that lead to an ample dining room. The main and second floors feature beautiful original pine hardwood floors throughout. The original radiators throughout and well-serviced boiler keep the home toasty warm. The modern kitchen offers plenty of cabinetry for storage, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a reverse osmosis system filter under the sink, plus recessed lighting. Enjoy the morning sun while sipping coffee on the gracious deck outback. Don’t miss the mudroom outback. The beautiful original wooden stairs lead you to the second level which offers a skylight and three spacious bedrooms with wonderful closet space plus a front loading washer/dryer and a full bathroom. The lower level au pair suite has a front and back entrance and it’s not connected to the main house, it comes with a full bathroom and kitchenette. Solar Panels to convey with property. Right across from the upcoming McMillan Reservoir Redevelopment and easy access to Metro, shops, coffee stores, and everything Brookland and the District has to offer.”
  • 1318 22nd Street NW #204 — $469,000 — West End
    Open Sat. 12-2 p.m. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — James Thomley
    “Stylish and polished 1 BR/1 BA condo in a pet-friendly building just a couple of blocks from Dupont Circle, restaurants, bars, park areas and entertainment. Large floor-to-ceiling windows extend the length of the apartment, and the large terrace with unobstructed views is perfect for unwinding after a long day or enjoying afternoon sunsets.”
  • 1206 Oates Street NE — $875,000 — Trinidad
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3 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 with one off-street parking space.”
  • 1312 Upshur Street NW #2 — $899,000 — Petworth
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Andres Searafini & Jordan Chronopoulos
    “Welcome to this spectacular penthouse condo with large private outdoor living spaces, including an exclusive roof deck with panoramic views of the city. Upon entering the unit, you are greeted by tons of light and high ceilings to make way for a spacious floor plan.”
  • 203 3rd Street NE — $1,185,000 — Capitol Hill
    Open Sun. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. — Molly Branson
    “A rare, historic Victorian home, 2 minutes from the US Capitol and Supreme Court. With soaring 20-foot ceilings, original pocket doors, four fireplaces with 120-year-old stonework, you will experience a home modernized yet beautifully preserved within keeping of its 1900 history. This 4 story, 4 bedroom house is 2,551 square feet with the potential to add another 500+ square feet.”

Meet Dasha Johnson, Well-Paid Maids’ Newest Operations Manager

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Three years ago, Dasha Johnson was sitting in her car outside a Crystal City hotel. She was on her lunch break, and she was in tears.

She was in the middle of getting through the nearly 20 rooms she was assigned to clean that day, and she felt overwhelmed. It wasn’t necessarily the job that was difficult. She was the only African American housekeeper, and she started “seeing things I didn’t like,” she explains.

In her car, she scrolled through Indeed job listings on her phone. She found one for a cleaner at Well-Paid Maids, a living-wage home cleaning company. She applied, not thinking much of it until she began researching the company later that evening.

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Real Estate Fresh Finds: October 13

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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: 716 13th Street NE

Back on the market: “This Victorian jewel captures as you walk to the corner, you’ve seen the bay windows which wrap every wall, but come inside, there is so much more. Four levels of space including an atrium with floating stairs that gives an open feeling throughout. Hardwood floors, heated tiled floors in the basement room and kitchen, marble floors at the fireplace in the basement and lots of Palladian windows bringing the light in when inside. This is your new home. The inside is secure and private, the full granite kitchen counters with gas cooking and heated tile floors, all come with this jewel of a home. Imagine how good you will feel cooking & dining here year round, especially in the winter. Configuration can be as you prefer, at the moment, two bedrooms, one newly refurbished bathroom on the upper level; one guest bathroom on the lower level, with two levels remaining for guests or for you to pamper yourself with space for work, for gym, for studio as there is over 2,000 square feet of space. Included is a large bonus room in the basement with heated tiled floors. If you prefer the outside, you have the choice of sitting in the front garden to visit with neighbors, grilling on your back patio just off the kitchen, or sipping wine on your private Trex upper deck.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 7 BR/4.5 BA Victorian townhouse with 6,300+ square feet spread across 4 levels and includes a theatre room and a bar, loaded with luxurious finishes, industrial touches, beautiful exposed brick, ornate trim and gorgeous hardwood throughout — all for $4.9M.
  • “Charming [3 BR] bungalow situated between Woodridge and Brookland” features a covered front porch, red oak hardwood floors, a rear patio and deck as well as 2 off-street parking spaces.
  • 3 BR/2.5 BA Petworth 2 level end-unit rowhome “was recently constructed and has high-end finishes throughout the unit and is bursting with natural light.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 2 BR/1 BA condo in an “amenity rich pet-friendly luxury building” in Navy Yard that includes access to the building gym, pool, community center and more!

Listing of the Day: 1809 Kilbourne Place NW

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Address: 1809 Kilbourne Place NW
Neighborhood: Mount Pleasant
Listed: $1,585,000
Open: Sunday, Oct. 10, 2-4 p.m.

Move-in ready in the heart of Mount Pleasant! This fully renovated 4 BD/3.5 BA home offers the perfect balance of charm with stunning updates for today’s homeowner.

The main level features large, open living and dining areas with exposed brick, hardwood floors, and a chef’s kitchen complete with island and high-end appliances. Three bedrooms, a washer/dryer and two full baths grace the second floor, offering you the primary suite of your dreams with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and an en-suite primary bathroom. Fabulous in-law suite spans the lower-level with a front and back entrance, high ceilings, a fourth bedroom, full bath and a second kitchen.
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DC Open House List for This Weekend

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If you’re starting to ramp up your home search, we’ve got a great weekend of selections with nearly 370 open houses scheduled across the District. We’ve included some of our favorites below and to see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 783 Morton Street NW #12 — $1,149,900 — Columbia Heights
    Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Metro DC Houses
    “Lives like a home! This 3-level top floor end unit condo in a secured gated community was built new from the ground up in 2015 by OPAL. Amazing 2 BR/2.5 BA has an open floor plan upon entry with an eat-in island kitchen and adjacent breakfast nook. The kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances including gas stove, wine fridge, French door fridge, cabinet microwave and dishwasher. For all of the newly minted at home chefs searching for counter space look no further as the wrap around quartz countertops are perfect for entertaining or prep work. Did we mention it’s an end unit with 3 sides of light? When you enter your living room it feels like you’re bathed in light. Upstairs each bedroom has an ensuite bathroom. The front room is slightly smaller and features the owners’ designed built-in cabinets. The back bedroom is truly the owner’s suite with double vanity, magnificent walk-in shower and walk-in closet fit for the fashionista. Finally make your way to the feature that is one of a kind; this is a South facing end unit and the deck has an unencumbered view of the Washington Monument and Capitol. Owners have enjoyed quiet mornings or evenings entertaining large groups. This home is in the heart of the Columbia Heights and Georgia Ave transformation. Convenient to restaurants such as Red Rocks, Call Your Mother Deli, and fun beer gardens like Midlands, Hook Hall and St. Vincent Wine.”
  • 3434 21st Street SE — $429,900 — Randle Heights
    Open Sun. 2:30-4:30 p.m. — Tohmai Smith
    “Bright with light cast on beautiful hardwood floors, this rarely found four bedroom and two and a half baths is the place to call home. This townhome has an open floor plan on the main level with plenty of space in the living room to relax and a large dining room for holiday meals.”
  • 203 3rd Street NE — $1,200,000 — Capitol Hill
    Open Sat. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Molly Branson
    “With soaring 20-foot ceilings, original pocket doors, four fireplaces with 120-year-old stonework, you will experience a home modernized yet beautifully preserved within keeping of its 1900 history. This 4 story, 4 bedroom house is 2,551 square feet with the potential to add another 500+ square feet.”
  • 619 Park Road NW — $984,995 — Park View
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. — Omar Flores
    PRICE REDUCED: “Grand Opportunity to own a 2-unit town home with over 3,400 sq. ft. of living space nestled in Park View” with a lower level 1 BR/1 BA unit and a 2 BR/2 BA 2-level main unit.
  • 70 Darrington Street SW — $519,999 — Bellevue
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Thomas Mathis
    “Outstanding four-bedroom semi-detached stunner in the heart of the charming Congress Heights neighborhood. Fully renovated and ready to go, this home features an upgraded lighting package to include recessed and pendant lights, beautiful luxury level hardwood flooring throughout the top two levels, amazing coffered ceilings in the living and dining areas.”
  • 1312 Upshur Street NW #2 — $899,000 — Petworth
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Andres Serafini
    “Welcome to this spectacular penthouse condo with large private outdoor living spaces, including an exclusive roof deck with panoramic views of the city. Upon entering the unit, you are greeted by tons of light and high ceilings to make way for a spacious floor plan.”

Build Wealth With First-Time Home Buyer Zoom Workshop This Saturday!

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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 Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.⁠

Learn your mortgage loan options from lender Sharee Awwal of Main Street Home Loans. ⁠Also, learn the benefits of hiring a real estate agent and ways to make a winning offer from GreenLine Real Estate agents Abiola Akintunde, Jonathan Bartlett and broker Tom Spier.

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.

Zero-Waste Service Taking on Amazon Is Taking Over D.C. With Record Growth

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The Rounds — your local bulk shop meets modern day “milkman” — is expanding service to Georgetown, Woodley Park and Brookland.

With more neighborhood fulfillment centers and its fleet of e-bikes, The Rounds is building the future of sustainable city living by delivering your everyday essentials, like household, personal care and pantry products, in refillable containers with no cardboard or plastic packaging waste. The startup also announced additional Neighborhood Pickup spots in Arlington and Anacostia.

Designed as a local, sustainable alternative to Amazon, The Rounds partners with District favorites like Compass Coffee and Seylou Bakery to keep your home stocked sustainably and on autopilot.

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