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The State of DC: “Fyre Festival” My Home Sale Because That Went Well

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This column is written by Metro DC Houses, a local real estate team serving DC, MD, VA made up of Colin Johnson, the immediate past President for the D.C. Association of Realtors and Christopher Suranna, the current President for the D.C. Association of Realtors.

If you have been living in remote reaches of the world you may not have heard about the most recent documentaries highlighting the ups and considerable downs of Fyre Festival.

Here’s a recap: crazy promotional viral video hits social media and everything else, festival sells out while charging people lots of money, attendees are left with a cheese sandwich, no festival and lots of peoples’ lives left in shambles.

How in the world does this relate to real estate?

Nearly a week ago a family in Philadelphia area begin marketing their home with a “sex basement” which went viral. BRIGHT MLS took down the photo with the featured room along with some other websites and the house is still on the market. Some research revealed that Colonials in the area sell for $500-$650K and this home is listed for $750K, albeit furnished of course.

This isn’t the first time real estate agents have wanted to cause a little buzz to sell their homes. A Realtor in Newport beach spent $50K to produce a music video to sell his 45 million dollar listing. And how could we forget that even our own area has jumped on the wagon with the grow room closets which were advertised just after the passing of D.C.’s Initiative 71.

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Real Estate Fresh Finds: Feb. 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: 135 Duddington Place SE

  • This 3-level townhome in Capitol Hill hits the market tomorrow, boasting a Walk Score of 92 with easy access to 4 different Metro Stations — Nationals Park, SW Waterfront and Eastern Market. The home’s open floor plan on the main level allows for an abundance of natural lighting from the living room to the stainless steel gourmet kitchen, with an open staircase taking you to the 2 bedrooms upstairs. The master bedroom features exposed brick, a chandelier and a large closet along with a beautiful shared bathroom with a large walk-in shower, a freestanding tub and his & hers vanities. The home also comes with a fully furnished lower level rec room as well as a rear deck accessible from both the kitchen and second bedroom.

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • To probably no one’s surprise, the Most Expensive Home of the Week is another massive 2-level penthouse condo at the Ritz-Carlton with almost double the amount of bathrooms than it has bedrooms at 3 BR/5.5 BA.
  • Two story remodeled townhouse condo in Kingman Park with 2 BR/1.5 BA has a “cool floor plan with front and rear living spaces, spiffy kitchen.”
  • 3 BR Petworth row home is tenant-occupied and being sold as an AS-IS estate sale, meaning it will need some updating to bring it into this century.
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 3 BR detached “stunning renovation of this spacious Washington D.C. House” in Deanwood at a great price.

Legal Review: Maryland Legislators Cannot Agree on Minimum Age to Marry

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By Family Law Attorney Tammy Begun of The Capital Family Law Group

When you are young and in love, it may be fun to think about running off with your sweetheart and getting married.

For many parents, it is a worst-case scenario. In Maryland, parents will continue to worry as legislators cannot come to a decision on what the minimum age should be to marry in the state.

Currently in Maryland, any minor aged 16 or 17 that wishes to marry can do so with parental consent. If a girl is younger than this and wants to marry, she can do so provided that a physician has stated, in writing, that she is pregnant or has given birth.

Legislators tend to agree that being able to marry at age 15 is too young. What they cannot agree on is an age to make it law. The Senate wants to set that age at 16, while the House thinks it should be 17. Neither side was willing to move on the ages they were asking for.

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Featured Events This Week

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Happy Monday! The following is a list of featured events for the upcoming week.

Second Chance Prom
Thursday, February 14 from 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Washington National Cathedral

Whether you loved or hated your prom, it’s time to make some new memories. Grab your sweetie, besties, or just go stag. Dress up in the prom stylings of your decade and we’ll play the musical hits to match.

Grace + Ivory Custom Wedding Dress Pop-up at Ezra Paul Clothing
Friday, February 15 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Ezra Paul Clothing (1608 17th Street NW)

Grace + Ivory will be setting up shop with Ezra Paul Clothing for a post Valentine’s “His & Hers” event! Everyone is welcome to come browse Grace + Ivory’s gorgeous wedding dress samples from their made-to-measure bridal collection and future grooms can check out Ezra Paul’s off-the-rack and custom suit and tux options. As part of their beliefs and social agenda, a portion of every dress purchase goes to programs helping women and girls in need.

Lego Batman Movie & Indoor Picnic at National Cathedral
Friday, February 15 from 6-9 p.m.
Washington National Cathedral

Pack your basket and blanket and grab your friends and family for a mid-winter indoor picnic and screening of The LEGO Batman Movie. Pillows, yoga mats and back rests welcome!

Learn How to Buy a Home at a Free Two Hour Class Saturday

FIVE SPOTS LEFT! Want to buy a home in 2019?

Let us simplify the home buying process for you. Stop by, grab some refreshments, and learn from our team of industry experts.

The workshop is centrally located at GreenLine Real Estate’s NEW office at 2216 14th Street, NW — Between W Street & Florida Avenue. Space is limited so registration is required.

DC Open House List for This Weekend

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This week we seem to have an abundance of townhouses across the District, so if you’re in the market for a 3 BR+, this just might be your week out of the 200+ open houses. To see the entire DC Open House List, click here.

  • 315 Elm Street NW — $849,500 — LeDroit Park
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Sean Forschler
    3 BR/1.5 BA townhome with 2 working fireplaces, a large rear deck and an amazing 94 Walkscore.
  • 3209 Pope Street SE — $534,900 — Dupont Park
    Open Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Trish Ofori
    Fully renovated 4 BR split level “urban oasis in the city.”
  • 310 E Capitol Street NE #D — $835,000 — Capitol Hill
    Open Sat. 12-4 p.m. — Ana Maria Menendez
    2 BR unit in the historic Colcord duplex building “featured in the movie The American President.”
  • 505 H Street SW — $1,090,000 — Southwest Waterfront
    Open Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Lewis Bashoor
    “Rare opportunity to own this AS-IS 3 BR/2 BA/3 half bath, elegant (masonry) federal townhouse.”
  • 1649 Fort Dupont Street SE — $429,900 — Fort Davis Park
    Open Sat. 12-4 p.m — Denise Greene
    Brick end-unit row home with Samsung appliances, a fenced-in front yard and a 2-car parking pad in the rear.

Real Estate Fresh Finds: Feb. 6

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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: 4622 8th Street NW

  • This east-facing Petworth row home with 4 BR/3.5 BA has been newly renovated with an open floor plan featuring lots of natural light and dark stained hardwood floors throughout the main and upper levels. The renovation includes a gourmet kitchen with a breakfast bar and a lower level in-law suite with a full bedroom, bathroom, wet bar and wine fridge with convenient rear access to the off-street parking. Upstairs, the master bedroom boasts a cathedral ceiling with a huge ensuite walk-in shower in the master bathroom and 2 additional upper level bedrooms.

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

The 2019 DC Bike Ride is Back on May 18

Want something fun to do this spring? How about going on your best bike ride EVER?

The DC Bike Ride is the region’s only closed-road recreational bike ride. This is your only opportunity to cruise through the streets of D.C. COMPLETELY CAR-FREE. Cruise through the streets of D.C. and enjoy seeing the most iconic views of the city from a different perspective.

Not an avid biker? No problem. The ride is not a race and it’s not competitive. DC Bike Ride is all about fun! Enjoy the ride at your own pace and with the comforts of entertainment and food rest stops along the course. All riding abilities are welcome.

After the ride, stop by the Finish Festival and enjoy the music, food trucks, giveaways and fun activities for all ages.

Register today and take advantage of our Early Bird pricing. Don’t forget! Kids ages 3 to 7 are ALWAYS FREE and youth ages 8 to 17 are always 50% OFF.

Join us on Saturday, May 18 and let the fun times roll!

Find us on social media @dcbikeride on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For more information visit www.dcbikeride.com

Legal Review: Case of Birth By Woman in Vegetative State Shines Light on Medical Malpractice

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By Medical Malpractice Attorney John Fisher of John H. Fisher, P.C.

It was in early January of 2019 that a woman gave birth while in a vegetative state at Hacienda de Los Angeles.

She had been in a vegetative state for the past ten years. Immediately following the news, the CEO of Hacienda HealthCare resigned. Later in the same month police charged a staff member at the facility after a match was made between the baby’s DNA and his.

While the story happened months ago, it has kept people talking, and it is not difficult to understand why. It has greatly shined a light on just how easily medical malpractice can happen.

“Medical malpractice, in any form, is a traumatic and dramatic concept,” says John Fisher of John H. Fisher, P.C. “This is why most people think it could never happen to them. This case however, has really shown just how easily medical malpractice can occur, and how extreme it can be.”

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