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Stylish Trenton Square at Ballston — Just a Few Homes Still Available

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Everything happens fast in Washington, D.C., and that speed ripples into the surrounding areas. And on the other side of the Potomac, the tempo of the big city meets and blends with the unique rhythm of Ballston. The result is a vibrant and exciting place to work and play and an amazing place to call home.

The townhomes of Trenton Square at Ballston provide the perfect balance to the cosmopolitan cadence — and it’s not going unnoticed. This elegant 19-home community is selling out fast with a limited number of homes still available.

It’s easy to see why the homes at Trenton Square are so desirable — they would make anyone envious. There are four levels of luxury and elegance with space and comfort to stretch your legs, take a deep breath and bathe in the light pouring through all the large windows.

The main level is all about productivity. A two-car garage protects your vehicles and gives you some extra flex space should you need it. Dedicated office space lets you easily work from home without taking over the dining room table.

The next two levels provide fuel, fun and recharging. A designer kitchen with microbe-resistant quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and a large island will inspire many delicious meals. A spacious dining and family room fill out the floor, providing all the room you need to entertain. Above that, on the third floor, is your owner’s suite. Decadent. Refreshing. A sanctuary within a sanctuary.

The fourth floor is special, because that’s where a large and airy loft space leads out onto your private outdoor terrace. Dine under the stars, dance with the rising sun, or share a glass of wine and a good book with the fresh air. Your private terrace provides the ultimate natural recharge. It’s no wonder almost half our homes are already sold!

Just down the road, you’re back in the heart of Ballston. All the best dining, shopping and entertainment await you. Any flavor you crave can be found within five blocks at one of over 80 restaurants. Scores of essential services and boutique shops are ready to brighten your home and life. Parks, movie theaters, immersive virtual experiences and even an ice rink (home of the Washington Capitals) — can’t get much cooler than that!

Ballston swirls so much excitement around you, you’ll never want to leave. But when you must, just around the corner you’ll find access to all the major roads and Metro to take you deeper into Arlington, into D.C. and beyond. At Trenton Square, you’re only 10 minutes to Tysons and 4 minutes to D.C.

Trenton Square at Ballston combines the peaceful calm of a luxury townhome, the electricity of Ballston and the excitement of D.C. But don’t delay. These homes are selling as fast as the big city moves. Contact us today and come home to Trenton Square.

4 levels, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2-car garage — from the upper $900s

14 Ways to Live Premium at the Brand New J Linea Apartments in Shaw

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Enhance your lifestyle at the brand new J Linea boutique apartment building. Read on to discover the top 14 ways to live premium in Shaw.

1. Outdoor Space — Many apartments at J Linea feature private balconies to extend living space outside, and a select few residences showcase oversized 300 sq. ft. patios, truly a rare find with city living.

2. Rooftop Amenities — The building is crowned with a rooftop terrace amenity for entertaining and unwinding with a fire pit, stunning water feature, lounge seating, whimsical swing chairs, oversized outdoor flat screen, grilling stations and of course panoramic views of the city skyline.

3. WFH Made Easy — There are also several floorplans that offer dens for an entire room dedicated to a home office. In addition, some apartments feature a built-in desk paired with ample full-height custom cabinetry and adjustable shelving to keep you organized. Plus, amenity spaces offer co-working booths and a conference table with TV to help improve your productivity.

4. 24/7 Concierge — The front desk concierge is at your service to help simplify your life.

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Spring Goal to Buy a Home? 1st Timer ZOOM Workshop April 3

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The spring market is heating up! Are you thinking about buying a home in 2021? Learn how to buy a home and build equity with our First Time Home Buyer Workshops on Saturday, April 3.

Talk to local lender Alex Jaffe of First Home Mortgage about getting a loan. ⁠Also, learn the importance of hiring a real estate agent and how to make a winning offer from GreenLine Real Estate agents Dee Getachew, Jonathan Bartlett and Greg Tindale.

Buy a home in 2021 and build equity while interest rates are still low!

View the dates below and sign up for our informative workshop.

  • April 3
  • May 1
  • June 5

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Real Estate Fresh Finds: March 24

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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: 1801 Wyoming Avenue NW #43

“Gorgeous 1 bedroom plus bedroom-size den/2 bath condo in the heart of Adams Morgan! This modern unit features an open concept living room with exposed brick, oversized windows and hardwood floors. Gourmet kitchen boasts a large Quartz island with breakfast bar seating, custom backsplash, stainless steel appliances and white cabinetry. Super bright unit, with sweeping views of D.C. Washer/dryer in-unit. Enjoy the roof deck with panoramic city views as well as a community garden. Only steps to the tennis courts, field and aquatic center at Marie Reed. Quick walk to Meridian Hill Park, Harris Teeter, metro and the restaurants and nightlife of Adams Morgan!”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is 2-level penthouse unit at The Residences at Harbourside in Georgetown with 6k square feet of luxury including 4 BR/4 FB/2 HB, multiple terraces, an elevator, sauna, exercise room and a heated lap pool — all for $12M.
  • “This stunning 2 level, 2 bed/2 bath with 10ft ceilings in the heart of Eckington has been BEAUTIFULLY remodeled with brand new GE appliances, quartz countertops/waterfall island, brand new floors, marble backsplash, modern LED lighting throughout, updated bathrooms and MORE!”
  • Petworth end-unit 4 BR/3.5 BA row home with a recent massive $150k price reduction.
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a fairly spacious 1 BR unit in McLean Gardens/Cleveland Park on the first floor with its own ground level walkout.

The Stanton Provides Luxury Rentals for All Seasons on Capitol Hill

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At the Stanton, an unbeatable amenity package has been designed to cater to you all year round.

The rooftop penthouse level sits above Capitol Hill with monument views, an infinity pool, 24-hour fitness center, yoga deck and lounge.

The roof deck and infinity pool allow you to cool off in the summer, grill out and see the cherry blossoms around the Capitol in the spring, warm up by the firepit in the fall, and the pool is heated — so you can be the envy of all — swimming during the next winter snowstorm.

Other amenities include a large private courtyard with an additional firepit, a pet spa, office pods, package receiving and on-site property management.

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Buying a Home? What’s an Escalation Clause?

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With housing inventory low and the market so competitive, many Buyers are seeing multiple competing offers when they find a home they like. How can you stand out amongst the competition without overpaying? The escalation clause is the tool you can use to keep you in the game. But many don’t understand how they work and what they mean when you make an offer. Every offer includes important terms beyond just price — contingencies, proposed closing dates, deposits and more. Winning on price is important, but you don’t want to overpay either.

Here are some things to keep in mind when preparing an offer with an escalation clause:

  • Your offer has a base price and ONLY escalates if a higher offer is on the table: If there are multiple offers on the table and you decide to submit an escalation clause, you will include an offer price that would only escalate if there is another higher  “bona fide offer”. Meaning that the Seller has to show you the other offer as proof that your base offer has been beaten and that you are being escalated on price.
  • Your escalation clause is capped at the max price you are willing to go up to: So you are willing to beat other legitimate offers up to a certain point, but not above… That top number is referred to as the Cap. You indicate that you are willing to go up to, but no higher than, a certain number. That way you only pay up to your pre-determined cap if you need to in order to win.

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DC Open House List for This Weekend

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This week we have nearly 250 open houses scheduled across the District with an abundance of row home opens this weekend. Make sure your agent has a strategy to keep you safe while searching for your next home. To see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 1647 C Street NE — $885,000 — Hill East
    Open Sat. 12-2 p.m. & Sun. 2-4 p.m. — John Coleman
    “Tucked into the Hill East neighborhood, this home has a lot to love and shines with the love it’s been given. Updated in 2017, this open-concept home delivers a ton of space across three floors, four bedrooms, and three and a half baths. Start with the owner’s suite, which features raised ceilings and an ensuite bath. The main level is an entertainer’s dream, with an open-concept vibe and a perfect gateway to the private outdoor space. The basement has a massive pantry, additional hangout area and a bedroom suite fit for any of your favorite visitors. Oh, yeah — don’t forget about the private off-street parking spot! It’s large and will easily accommodate a car or SUV. The current owners loved frequent strolls to Eastern Market and Congressional Cemetery (the best-kept secret of a dog park in the city). With nearby access to grocery stores like the hip new Safeway, Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s, your options have never looked better.”
  • 1529 14th Street NW #403 — $615,000 — Logan Circle
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Andres Serafini
    “Fantastic and rarely available 2 BR/2 BA condo in The Matrix — one of Logan Circle’s most popular boutique buildings.”
  • 1612 Levis Street NE — $1,250,000 — Trinidad
    Open Sat. 12-2 p.m. — Traci Johnson
    “Built from the ground up in 2020, this 2-unit property offers (Unit A) 2 BD/2.5 BA, keyless door entry, recessed lighting throughout, rear parking pad with remote controlled steel door entry and an electric car-charging outlet.”
  • 3922 Q Street SE — $475,000 — Fort Dupont Park
    Open Sat. 2-4 p.m. & Sun. 12-2 p.m. — Lou Cardenas
    “This delightful row home in Fort Dupont Park offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a renovated open kitchen with stainless appliances, granite counters and freshly painted cabinetry.”
  • 1906 4th St NE #P-1 — $540,000 — Eckington
    Open Sat. & Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Michelle Doherty
    “This stunning 2 level, 2 BD/2 BA with 10 ft ceilings in the heart of Eckington has been BEAUTIFULLY remodeled with brand new GE appliances, quartz countertops/waterfall island, brand new floors, marble backsplash, modern LED lighting throughout, updated bathrooms and MORE!”
  • 705 Randolph Street NW — $1,450,000 — Petworth
    Open Sat. 2-4 p.m. — Chris Craddock
    “Welcome home to this beautiful 4 level stucco finished home in Petworth! Plenty of space in this home, with 7 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and over 3,000 sq ft of space!”

Petworth’s Kennedy Counseling Collective Has Appointment Openings

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Kennedy Counseling Collective, a local woman-owned business in Brightwood-Petworth, has welcomed three new members to its team.

Therapists Sharai Bradshaw, Melissa Erickson and Morgan Carrillo each offer individual, relationship and adolescent therapy services. They have various specialties including anxiety, grief and loss, LGBTQ+, and trauma.

You can learn more about them in their online bios.

Sharai, Melissa and Morgan all currently have appointment openings. You can book an appointment online.

Each appointment starts with an initial 15-minute virtual consultation. Appointments are virtual at this time.

A New, More Affordable Model for Property Management

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Owning a rental property can be a great source of income, but paying a traditional property management company the standard ‘one month’s rent’ per year can dig into your profits. Petworth locals Andrea and Jeremy Surette are offering an alternative solution: By the Hour Property Management.

Most rentals don’t need constant attention or repairs. Instead of paying high annual rates, only pay for services when you need them. For a flat rate of $95 per hour, By the Hour Property Management is an affordable option for homeowners who need occasional help managing their income property.

Services range from letting a plumber into an apartment, finding great tenants, helping a homeowner coordinate a cross-country move, overseeing tradesmen making repairs and more. No job is too big or small, so contact By the Hour Property Management today to see how they can help you manage your rental!

Check out their website for more information regarding their services or schedule a call to discuss what they can do for you.

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Real Estate Fresh Finds: March 17

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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: 204 Beacon Place NE

“This lovely colonial style home is nestled by crape myrtle trees on either side nurtured by the in-ground irrigation system. You might easily forget that you’re in the city. But with nearly 3,000 square feet of living space to call home, you might not even see much of the neighborhood! This Hampshires home also boasts a private outdoor patio and deck, as well as a generous balcony behind elegant French doors in the spacious, cathedral-ceilinged owner’s suite with custom his and hers closets and a cozy ensuite bathroom! If this all sounds like music to your ears, that might actually be the built-in Bose sound system, but this song is just getting started! Step further into the formal dining room, where you’ll satisfy more than taste with a gorgeous bay window with banquette. Or, shut the world out in the first-floor space that’s perfect for a dedicated library, sitting room or study. You’ll find this flexible theme repeated throughout this lovely four-bedroom home, where you’ll find an additional bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and one that might become a home gym. Or would that be better suited to the third-floor loft space? Now you’re cooking! Rather, you will be — with gas — in the gourmet kitchen with double ovens, granite counters, and an island that flows right into the family room, where even the coldest winters are cozy, thanks to that glowing gas fireplace. In warmer months, entertaining couldn’t be easier as the family room’s French doors open right onto that aforementioned patio.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 4 BR/3.5 BA detached Victorian in Georgetown with 3,600+ sq. ft. spread across 3 levels and includes a stone family room, a formal dining room, numerous built-ins, 3 fireplaces (2 in one room!), a luxurious owner’s suite and a private, heated pool — all for $4.25M.
  • This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home at the Logan Park Condominium lives like a townhouse. Featuring a private entrance on N street, as well as an entrance into the building lobby to access the mailroom, courtyard and rooftop terrace.
  • Spacious corner lot with 2 main entrances on the edge of Petworth boasts an open layout with multiple fireplaces, dark hardwood floors and a fenced-in backyard along with a lower level rental unit with its own entrance and kitchen.
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 2 BR/2 BA condo right off Georgia Ave. that has been recently renovated both in-unit and the building in general.
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