Like having fun while making an impact? Join Game Genius from Sept. 25 to Oct. 11 for its 3rd annual District Hunt through D.C. that celebrates the local community and builds awareness around important issues.

This year the thematic puzzle adventure — Treasured Greens & In-Betweens explores our climate and environment by resurfacing an ancient time-sensitive mystery that a professor hopes you can help solve.

The hunt is FREE to enter and teams of 2-5 are encouraged to sign up together.

Once registered, there are two ways to play. During the opening weekend, Sept. 25-26, race against other teams to finish the story and win prizes. After the opening weekend — Sept. 27 to Oct. 11 — complete the hunt at your own pace or race for bragging rights. Throughout the event, all teams will be given an opportunity to fundraise in exchange for event perks.

Curious to learn more about the host organization? Game Genius is a 501c3 (tax deductible) nonprofit that provides play-based services and experiences to support leaders, organizations and socially beneficial initiatives in the Greater Washington D.C. region.

Support Game Genius and part of your donation will also support ocean conservation. Contact [email protected] to connect with their team!


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: 3841 Fessenden Street NW

COMING SOON: “This elegant colonial is located on one of the most sought-after streets in Chevy Chase. With over 3,000 square feet in interior space and hardwood flooring throughout, this beautiful brick home has four finished levels, 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. The main level is perfect for entertaining with a living/family room w/wood-burning fireplace, updated eat-in kitchen with a center island, dining room, powder room and a picturesque sunroom. The second level features a large owner’s suite with walk-in closet and renovated bath, two additional bedrooms and an additional full bath. The third floor is fully finished and makes for an ideal bedroom retreat or office. The finished lower level has a large recreation room, guest bedroom, full bath, laundry room and storage room. A large deck is perfect for warm summer evenings or cool spring/fall seasons. The carport and long driveway offers private parking convenience for 3+ cars. The grounds are beautifully landscaped with new rear fence, tree-slide & climb walls, and ample room for entertaining & relaxing. Ideally located directly from Alice Deal Middle School & Fort Reno Park, it is also within 1 mile of two red line metro stations (Tenley-AU and Friendship Heights), shopping and restaurants. This is the location you have been waiting for!”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 6 BR/6 FB/2 HB fully-detached Georgetown home with 5,500+ square feet spread across 4 levels features an open layout with tons of windows, a wood-burning fireplace, an attached 2-car garage, detached 1-car garage and more — all for an even $10M.
  • 3 BR/3 BA Petworth/Fort Totten “stunning, well crafted Federal style rowhome with a modern flair” boasts 1,800+ square feet and includes 2 off-street parking spaces.
  • “This 2 bedroom/1 bath end unit [Capitol Hill] townhome offers inviting spaces, tasteful renovations, preserved period details, loads of natural light and a highly sought-after location.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a detached 3 BR/1 BA Colonial-style in Burrville that will either need major renovations or a total demolition.

You know the District is coming back from a holiday when the subsequent weekend boasts quadruple the amount of open houses compared to last weekend. With 440+ open houses scheduled, there’s bound to be some choices that line up with your homebuyer goals so check out some of our favorites below and to see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 931 Westminster Street NW — $1,600,000 — Shaw
    Open Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Ellen Klein
    “Behind its late 19th century façade on this charming and quiet block-long residential street sits 931 Westminster St NW, at the crossroad of the vibrant and sought after Shaw and Logan neighborhoods. This property is an amazing opportunity to own a single family house with 2 completely separate, renovated, duplex units ready for you to live in one and rent the other or rent both! Unit A is 1,707 square feet and offers 3 bedrooms + den/1.5 renovated baths (2018) outdoor space, parking. Unit B, totally renovated in 2016 offers 1,479 square feet comprising 2 bedrooms + den 1.5 baths, roof deck, secure parking with a 40 amp outlet for electric car completes this marvelous property. Oh, new roof 7/21! 931 Westminster is located steps to the Westminster & French St playgrounds, .2 miles from the Shaw Metro/1 mile from McPherson Metro, close to Whole Foods, Amazon, Giant and all the food and fun offered in the heart of D.C.”
  • 350 N Street SW — $650,000 — Southwest Waterfront
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Mandy Hursen & Tim Hursen Jr.
    “Big, bold and beautiful, this stunning home is an architectural masterpiece you’ll be proud to call your own. The layout stretches over three levels with a unique arched design that allows an abundance of natural light to fill this four-bedroom, two-bathroom, barrel-roof home.”
  • 475 K Street NW #923 — $589,900 — Mt. Vernon Triangle
    Open Fri. 6-8 p.m. — Andres Serafini
    “Chic and tastefully updated 1 bedroom, 1 bath + den at the popular and pet-friendly “The K” at City Vista! Spanning 890 square feet high on the 9th floor, this luxurious condo boasts an open floor plan, gleaming hardwood floors, and massive windows with tons of natural light — perfect for modern living.”
  • 4716 10th Street NE — $789,000 — Michigan Park
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Mark Bertini
    “You won’t want to miss this fantastic Four Bedroom Three Full Bath semi-detached home in the Heart of the Brookland Neighborhood! Whether you are sitting on the porch watching the world go by or having a get together in the private backyard you will truly feel at ease in the space. A great open floor plan that flows from the Living room into the dining area and Gourmet Kitchen with brand new Refrigerator and Stove is a perfect entertaining space.”
  • 3900 Watson Place NW #A-GA — $520,000 — Cathedral Heights
    Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Claude Labbe
    “Renovated 2 bed/2 bath ready for you to move in & cherish. Chef’s kitchen with granite & stainless with custom cabinets well designed to allow extra cabinet space. Built Ins allow more space in the dining room. Both bedrooms includes built ins and Elfa closets. The second bedroom offers additional direct access to a private balcony offers green space & light.”
  • 632 E Street SE — $1,250,000 — Capitol Hill
    Open Sun. 1:30-3:30 p.m. — Marshall Carey
    “An absolutely beautiful Capitol Hill offering with 3 BD/3 BA and rare off-street parking. This amazing corner unit home features 2 fireplaces, crown molding, gorgeous built ins, hardwood floors and a tranquil brick patio. All 3 bathrooms have been fully renovated and feature modern fixtures and tiling.”

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 Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.⁠

Learn your mortgage loan options from lender Hillary Cochin 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 Lorielle 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.


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: 2118 3rd Street NE #A

Back in the market and with a lower price: “Enviable, evolving Eckington! Perfectly located between Brentwood and Bloomingdale, this Eckington Park condo puts you in the middle of a neighborhood that’s going places. With the Metro barely a half-mile from home, you’ll be going places, too! Or maybe travel in place with the neighborhood’s new arts and events destination, Metrobar, just a small part of the sweeping evolution planned on the site of the Rhode Island Center. As the District comes alive, this little corner of Northeast D.C. is bound to provide one of its strongest, funkiest beats, just beyond your doorstep. But with three bedrooms, three full baths, an office and private outdoor space, there’s plenty of room to just stay in. Or grab your car from its secure parking spot and drive away. You’ll have plenty of choices once you make this contemporary, two-level condo your home!

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a completely renovated 5 BD/5.5 BA Kalorama Victorian row home with nearly 5,000 square feet spread across 5 levels and boasts an ultra-modern interior with electric shades, built-in speakers, USB ports, pre-wiring for 8 TVs and so much more — all for $4.4 million.
  • 1 BD plus den Mount Vernon Triangle condo with nearly 900 square feet features hardwood floors, massive windows, granite countertops and more in an “amenity-rich building” with an impressive Walk Score of 97.
  • “This 4 bedroom, 2 full bath, 2.5 bath Colonial was purchased by the current owner’s family in the 1950s. It has been lived in, loved, provided shelter and offered many good times. It has been maintained in regards to systems such as updated windows, central heat and air, and the addition of a powder room on the main floor.”
  • Your Auction Property of the Week is a 3 BD/1 BA unit in SE D.C. with bidding beginning at $50,000 starting on Sept. 16.

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 week’s post, we’re talking about “What I Wish I Would Have Known About Buying a House in My 20s.” Although I am far beyond my 20s at this point, there is tons of stuff I wish I knew about making my first investment.

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


A long holiday weekend in the DMV means the real estate market takes a quick 3-day pause before roaring back to life post-Labor Day. There are still a handful of open houses scheduled this weekend so take a look at some of our favorites below and to see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 1529 14th Street NW #404 — $579,000 — Logan Circle
    Open Sat. 2-4 p.m. — Lorin Mones
    “1 BED + DEN, 1.5 bath. Primo 14th Street location! Spacious contemporary fourth floor condo with exposed brick feature walls, granite/stainless kitchen, large en-suite bath with built-in storage, high ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, hardwood floors, Bosch W/D in unit, designer lighting, beautiful roof deck, pet-friendly building. On-site parking is available for rent. This condo is located on the east side of the building so no street noise. Walking distance to McPherson Square and U Street Metro stations, and grocery stores like Whole Food (1.5 blocks) and Trader Joe’s (4 blocks). Access to some of the best restaurants and nightlife including Le Diplomate, Barcelona, Etto, Pearl Dive and so many more. All this city has to offer is right at your feet.”
  • 1028 Bladensburg Road NE #55 — $635,000 — Trinidad
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Tumi Demuren
    “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.”
  • 7723 Alaska Avenue NW #103 — $350,000 — Shepherd Park
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Andrew Essreg
    “This stylish and spectacular open-concept [1BD] condo in Shepherd Park was constructed with fine architectural detail in 2018 and is convenient to the Takoma Metro station, bus lines, Rock Creek National Park trails, downtown Silver Spring and D.C.”
  • 800 4th Street SW #S317 — $379,900 — Southwest Waterfront
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. — Mandy Hursen & Tim Hursen Jr.
    “Stylish hardwood floors flow throughout. Open floor plan — ready for entertaining. Beautifully updated kitchen and expansive breakfast bar with seating for four! The home chef is treated to a culinary haven with sleek Thermovision cabinets and a chic designer backsplash along with Corian counters for a luxurious feel.”
  • 905 Allison Street NW — $899,900 — Petworth
    Open Sat. 2-4 p.m. — Cheryll March
    “Stunning light filled renovation. [3BD/3.5BA] home features open floor plan, warm wood floors, main level powder room, recessed lighting, ceiling fans, tray ceilings, large closets, front and back porches and an upstairs balcony, fenced paved backyard, 2-year-old roof, security system, new HVAC, water heater and appliances, among other great upgrades.”
  • 1532 E Street SE — $1,549,900 — Hill East
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. — Keri Shull
    “Welcome to this completely renovated and professionally designed row home in Capitol Hill! This spectacular 4 BD/3.5 BA home features a sun-filled open concept living space, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen with Viking appliances, stunning quartz countertops and custom cabinets, and stylish finishes/fixtures throughout.”

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 Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.⁠

Learn your mortgage loan options from lender Hillary Cochin 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.

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.


Address: 1325 Naylor Court NW
Neighborhood: Logan Circle
Listed: $2,200,000

Welcome to Naylor Court, tucked away in a private and historic residential alley in Logan Circle. The award-winning community was built by OPaL.

This handsome brick residence and carriage house were designed to include an open rear courtyard, reminiscent of a much earlier arrangement. The interior of this four-level home is a mix of modern and traditional. 1325 is an end unit with a large wraparound terrace with three exposures. The 2,600 square-foot home has 3 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and its own carriage house with storage and parking. Interior details include 8.5-foot windows in the primary bedroom, commercial-grade appliances, marble countertops, espresso hardwood floors and skylights that flood the home with light from the top floor to the bottom.

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Founders Hall and Hazel Hall at the Arlington Campus (photo by Alexis Glenn/Creative Services/George Mason University)

Thinking about taking the next step in your career? The Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University offers flexible part-time or full-time options for graduate certificate and master’s degree programs designed to teach applicable, real-world knowledge for in-demand careers.

Join our upcoming Master’s and Certificate Virtual Open House for prospective students on Sept. 14. The online session will provide an overview of the Schar School’s top-ranked master’s degree programs and graduate certificate programs, student services, and admissions requirements.

Virtual Master’s and Certificate Open House
Tuesday, Sept. 14
6:30 p.m.
Virtual session

Graduate Certificate Programs (just 5 courses each)
Part-time and full-time options available

  • Biodefense, Certificate
  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Certificate
  • Global Health and Security, Certificate
  • National Security and Public Policy, Certificate
  • Nonprofit Management, Certificate
  • Public Management, Certificate
  • Science, Technology, and Security, Certificate
  • Strategic Trade, Certificate
  • Terrorism and Homeland Security, Certificate

Master’s degree programs
Part-time and full-time options available

  • Biodefense, MS (Offered on-campus, online and through a combination of both)
  • International Commerce and Policy, MA (Offered on-campus, online, and through a combination of both starting in 2022)
  • International Security, MA
  • Organization Development and Knowledge Management, MS
  • Political Science, MA
  • Public Administration, MPA
  • Public Policy, MPP

To learn more about graduate programs at the Schar School, register for the September virtual open house or fill out our inquiry form.


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