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Earn a Security-Related Degree at the Schar School with the Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Scholarship

By PoP Sponsor (a)

The highly ranked master’s security studies programs at the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University have received a $250,000 gift from the Diana Davis Spencer Foundation.

The funds will be used for scholarships for eligible master’s students entering the Schar School in Spring 2021 who are pursuing degrees in a security studies-related program.

“The Diana Davis Spencer Foundation gift is making it possible for many students to attend our high-ranked security studies programs and prepare for careers in intelligence and security policy,” said Schar School Dean Mark J. Rozell. “We are grateful for this new partnership that will advance our shared goal of educating and training future policy professionals in these fields.”

The scholarship gift is intended to develop and prepare future national security professionals and leaders who will study in one of the Schar School’s four master’s programs: Master’s in International Security, Master’s in Biodefense, Master’s in Public Policy with an emphasis in National Security and Public Policy, and the global No. 22-ranked Master’s in Public Administration with a concentration in Emergency Management and Homeland Security.

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Real Estate Fresh Finds: October 21

By PoP Sponsor (a)

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: 8216 W Beach Drive NW

“This home’s position offers privacy and access to nature via the large architectural windows which brings the outdoors in, a Mid-Century Modern principle. Walkability to Rock Creek Shopping Center just a block away! There are not many locations in the city where you get over 4,000 square feet spread across 2 spacious floors, a garage, and almost 1/5th of an acre adjacent to a national park. The main level has 2 distinct wings adjoined by the foyer. On 1 side is a large living room with a fireplace as its centerpiece, a dining room ready to host, a chef’s kitchen with a wolf gas range, a double oven, a pantry, solid wood cabinets and new quartz countertops. Off the kitchen is a large eat-in kitchen and space for your home office. On the other side of the home is the sleeping wing with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. All 3 bedrooms are spacious. Storage challenges will be a thing of the past with 8 closets on this wing of the home!”

“The lower level has a large rec room with multiple zones for relaxing, playing, working from home, connecting, home schooling and entertaining. Also off this space is a second fireplace, a laundry center, and a kitchenette saving you a trip upstairs when you want a drink or a snack. On this floor is the 4th bedroom with a luxurious bathroom that has both a standup shower and an imported Italian soaking tub. A mud room, 2 more large closets and a 2 car garage complete this home. The backyard is fenced with an extensive slate patio, a brick oven and a flat green yard with professionally landscaped flower beds. Minutes from downtown D.C., Bethesda and downtown Silver Spring. Walk to shops, restaurants, serene trails of Rock Creek Park and the Purple Line’s upcoming Laytonsville Station.”

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Edmund Burke School Virtual Open House November 7

By PoP Sponsor (a)

Join the “Virtual Open House” for middle school and high school on Saturday, November 7, to introduce prospective students to Washington’s Edmund Burke School.

The 52-year-old preparatory school offers a close-knit, welcoming culture with progressive academics that give students the tools to advocate for themselves and for others.

Located in Northwest Washington, convenient to the Van Ness-UDC Metro station, the independent, nonprofit Edmund Burke School boasts a co-ed campus of 300 students and 50 faculty members. The diverse community enjoys a supportive environment by faculty and staff as students develop the skills and critical thinking required to be responsible citizens and community leaders.

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Listing of the Day: 3311 13th Street NW, Unit 3

By PoP Sponsor (a)

Address: 3311 13th Street NW, Unit 3
Neighborhood: Columbia Heights
Listed: $770,000
Open: Sunday, October 18 1-3 p.m.

You’ll fall in love with this flawless two bedroom, two bathroom corner-unit condo in a stately 1908 mansion that was completely renovated in 2011 in the heart of Columbia Heights!

Spanning nearly 1,400 square feet, the beautiful finishes, gourmet kitchen and amazing master suite make this a must see! Features: Open floor plan with beautiful bamboo wood flooring throughout. Living room with gas fireplace and tons of natural light. Spacious dining area and breakfast nook. Gourmet kitchen with Italian marble countertops, premium stainless steel appliances, espresso stained custom cabinetry and massive center island with bar seating. Spacious master suite with two closets (one a large walk-in) and private balcony overlooking Park Road. Ensuite master bathroom with large walk-in shower, marble countertop and sleek cabinets.

Large second bedroom with walk-in closet. Full second bathroom with access via hallway and second bedroom, also with marble countertop and sleek cabinets. Tons of extra storage space throughout. Washer/Dryer in unit. Street parking.

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DC Open House List for This Weekend

By PoP Sponsor (a)

We’re seeing a pretty big spike in inventory with 600+ new listings in the past week and 330+ open houses scheduled across the District for 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.

  • 1518 N. Carolina Avenue NE — $1,100,000 — Kingman Park
    Open Sat. 12-3 p.m. — Melissa Wilson
    “Absolutely stunning, light-filled, spacious 3-story rowhome where classic taste takes on a modern twist. The biggest house on the block! Just blocks from Lincoln Park and a scenic walk through Capitol Hill to the farmers market in Eastern Market. Artistic spiral stair to the roof deck with monument views! Lots of outdoor space, with two oversized decks, roof deck, patio and front yard. Catch the sunrise in the front and the sunset on the back decks. Parking pad in the rear with an electrical load to support installing a private supercharging station. The owner’s suite includes a soaking tub, skylights, coffee/wine bar, large walk-in closet, vaulted ceiling and much more. Just 2 blocks from Lincoln Park and a scenic walk through Capitol Hill and to the farmers market in Eastern Market. Well thought out floor plan to include large bedrooms and ample closet space. Modern kitchen with huge quartz waterfall island and backsplash, slow closing cabinets, all new appliances and tasteful lighting. The detail-oriented builder moved in for 2 months, ensuring that all systems work comfortably and completely! One of a kind, beautiful and thoughtfully designed. Very quiet and well insulated. Rare opportunity to own a completely new developed home from foundation up in such a historic area of town.”
  • 402 Emerson Street NW — $850,000 — Petworth
    Open Sat. 2-4 p.m. — Khalil El-Ghoul
    4 BR Petworth interior row home with 2,100+ finished square feet boasts off-street parking, hardwood floors throughout, an astroturf backyard and a lower level with one bedroom and a bar.
  • 2930 12th Street NE — $899,000 — Brookland
    Open Sun. 12-2 p.m. — Hillary Nash
    “This Wardman Rowhome Combines Classic and Contemporary Elements for DC Modern Living. Enter the Main Level and Encounter Exposed Brick, Hardwood Floors, a Gourmet Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances, Large Peninsula Countertops with Breakfast Bar, Dining Room and a Powder Room. Upstairs Features Three Light Filled Bedrooms, a Stunning Guest Bath Complete with a Floating Vanity, Mosaic Tile and Seamless Glass Shower Doors.”
  • 218 4th Street SE #4 — $594,500 — Capitol Hill
    Open Sat. & Sun. 12-3 p.m. — Jonathan Hunt
    2 BR top-level condo unit with an open layout also includes your own private balcony deck.
  • 1822 New Hampshire Avenue NW #1 — $474,000 — Dupont/U Street
    Open Sat. & Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Melanie Friedson
    “Welcome to this one bedroom, one bath with a bonus home office/den in the boutique Windsor Condominium in the heart of desirable Dupont Circle. High above ground, this condo checks all the boxes! While we are spending more time at home than ever before and re-prioritizing our needs, this condo has all the functionality you need and then-some in an ideally laid out floor plan.”

Mediterranean Gem Ankara at Dupont Circle Now Offering Bottomless Brunch on Weekdays for $29

By PoP Sponsor (a)

Ankara has a brunch menu with more than 30 items and the deal includes unlimited small plates and brunch drinks for 2 hours.

They offer traditional Turkish/Mediterranean breakfast items like menemen, sucuk, sigara boregi; as well as more American dishes like benedicts and French Toast — but always with a twist. That’s not even the best part! The drinks are not limited to mimosas and Turkish spiced Bloody Mary; you can also get beer, wine or mixed drinks.

They’ve become famous with their brunch since the new management took over 2 years ago, but the exciting part is their weekday deal. Everything you just read is for $29 per person — it’s $39 on weekends, still amazing! They are pretty packed during the weekend though, so weekdays might be a good chance to find a table!

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Well-Paid Maids Takes COVID Seriously

By PoP Sponsor (a)

Dear PoPville readers,

Hi everyone! This is Ogi, the Operations Manager at Well-Paid Maids. That’s me in the picture above, answering customer emails with my dog Maxi.

As you already know, our company is the D.C. area’s only living-wage home cleaning service. All our employees make at least $17/hour and receive a full benefits package including 22 paid days off, health, dental and vision insurance, and 100% employer-paid commuting.

Basically, we try to be the most worker-friendly company we can be. That’s why, with the pandemic upon us, we now require customers:

  • To wear a mask while providing home access
  • To be absent for the duration of their cleaning
  • To allow employees to open windows for increased ventilation

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Real Estate Fresh Finds: October 14

By PoP Sponsor (a)

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: 3524 S Street NW

“This completely transformed, renovated rowhome in Burleith is ready for you to call it home! Walk through the front door to be greeted by a wide open floor plan flooded with light — perfect for entertaining or putting your feet up to relax after a long day. The kitchen boasts a Thermador range, quartz countertops, and Shiloh and Eclipse cabinets. The large island has enough seating for four, a deep sink and extra storage. The dining room overlooks the backyard, which boasts a large pergola perfect for alfresco dining. Walk upstairs to the primary bedroom with an ensuite luxury bath, second bedroom, second bathroom, washer/dryer closet, Juliet balcony and deep closets with systems already in place. The third floor has two additional bedrooms, a hall bathroom with custom tile work and a glass encased shower, and a flex space that can be used as an office/learning center/play space/entertaining room — you decide! The third level leads you to the roof deck that boasts some of the best views in Burleith! The lower level in-law suite contains a large additional bedroom with tons of light, access to the backyard, a large wet bar, a second washer/dryer, and a second living area flex space.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is an 8 BR/9 FB/2 HB 4-story, 12k+ square foot luxury stone Tudor on a ½ acre lot in Wesley Heights that features a swimming pool, theatre/billiards room, library, study and much, much more — all for just under $10M.
  • “This amazingly maintained home features three well-sized bedrooms, two and a half baths and a kitchen designed with the style and taste of an interior designer that loves to cook up a storm.”
  • End-unit 4 BR Petworth rowhome with 2,800+ square feet spread across 3 levels includes gorgeous wood features, fenced-in backyard and off-street parking with a 1-car garage.
  • Your Auction Property of the Week is a 4-story 5 BR rowhome in relatively decent condition with bidding to start at $500k on October 24.

Sick of Renting? FREE Virtual Home Buyer Workshop This Saturday

By PoP Sponsor (a)

Let us simplify the home buying process for you at a free, fun and informative virtual workshop.

Talk to local lenders about getting a loan and learn the importance of hiring a real estate agent not only to help you in your search but to make a winning offer. You will even hear all about the home buying experience from a recent first-time home buyer.

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

  • October 10
  • November 7

For your convenience, our workshops are virtual and free of charge and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can learn home buying strategies from the comfort of your own home. A Zoom.us link to our video conference will be emailed to those that sign up.

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DC Open House List for This Weekend

By PoP Sponsor (a)

We’ve got 250 more open houses in the District this weekend and have selected some of our favorites below. 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.

  • 1414 11th Street NW #1 — $824,900 — Logan Circle
    Open Sat. 12-2 p.m. — James Downing
    “Welcome home. From the moment you enter, you will see this is not just another condo, it is a great 2-level home with over 1400 square feet of living space! This 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath condo has everything you need and more. On the main floor you will love the living/dining area with a fireplace and an open kitchen with an island. Plenty of counter space to socially distant cook with your partner or friends. The main bedroom suite is upstairs with a private balcony and back on the main floor is the 2nd bedroom suite — or perfect for a family room or home office. Complete with your own parking space and no — you won’t have any high condo fees here. This 3-unit condo has a low fee of $231/month. Need more outdoor space? Enjoy the common area in front complete with a grill — all you need is the food and bottle (or two) of wine. Pets are welcome and your dog will love to hang out with you in Logan Circle just 2 blocks away. Walkable to everything you need for perfect city-living.”
  • 619 Elliott Street NE — $899,998 — Capitol Hill/H Street Corridor
    Open Sat. & Sun. 2-4 p.m. — John Coleman
    3 BR/2.5 BA 3-level interior townhome features exposed brick, hardwood floors, built-in shelving, high ceilings, oversized windows and a rear back deck and a gazebo!
  • 215 Emerson Street NW #202 — $225,000 — Petworth/Brightwood Park
    Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Melanie Friedson & Erin McCleary
    “The top floor, corner [1 BR/1 BA] unit offers a traditional floor plan with elegant original features mixed seamlessly with stylish updates throughout.”
  • 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue  SE #405 — $425,000 — Potomac Ave/Hill East
    Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Metro DC Houses
    Top floor 1 BR/1 BA unit at the nearly brand-new building the One Five boasts an open layout with hardwood floors throughout and a Juliette balcony as well as community rooftop deck and grilling area.
  • 1809 37th Street NW — $1,965,000 — Burleith
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Joshua Ross
    Back on the market with a $30k reduction from the original list price is this “refreshing & inviting 4 BR | 4.5 BA row home in the heart of Burlieth complete with multiple outdoor spaces & parking for 2 cars.”
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