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There’s no doubt the DC life is for you. You want to be in the heart of the city, close to work, amazing dining, shopping and more. Be in the center of it all and join an authentic community — one that cares about everyone.

Say hello to Lydian + Lyric. A standout addition to the Mount Vernon Triangle skyline, these sleek, sister residences are joined by one amazing lifestyle in one of DC’s fastest growing neighborhoods.

Centrally located at 4th and K Streets NW in Downtown DC, Lydian + Lyric fill a city block and join dozens of hotspot restaurants, new high-end shops and premier employers moving into the area.

On the ground floor of both buildings you will find eateries brought to you by the owners of Georgetown’s legendary Baked & Wired: A Baked Joint and soon — la BETTY. Stroll to the popular Busboys and Poets, Alta Strada, RPM Italian, Mandu and the future Apple store at the former Carnegie Library.

Also in walking distance are NoMa, the 14th Street Corridor, Shaw and Chinatown, as well as two Metro stations.

All-new Lydian arrived last month and local renters have been quick to take advantage of its exceptional location, well-appointed apartments and thoughtfully designed amenity spaces.

Lydian’s homes include studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments. One-third of the building’s 324 units are already leased. Socially connected Lyric opened in 2014 and is fully leased. Lyric’s homes include one bedroom, one bedroom plus den and two bedroom apartments.

What’s to love about Lydian + Lyric?

In both buildings, you’ll enjoy features and details that are as stylish as they are comfortable, including floor-to-ceiling windows, gourmet kitchens with built-in wine racks, designer cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances, porcelanosa tile flooring, full size stackable washer and dryer, NEST programmable thermostats and balconies and private courtyards in select units.

Both buildings elevate living in Mount Vernon Triangle with thoughtful amenities like rooftop retreats with resort-style pools, fire pits, demonstration kitchens, and more. You’ll discover tranquility gardens for unwinding and state-of-the-art fitness centers with Peloton bikes and WellBeats virtual trainers for a great workout.

Services like a 24/7 concierge, valet dry cleaning, pet walking and dog grooming stations make everyday life a breeze. And so does having keyless fob access, bicycle storage, and available gated underground parking.

Lydian + Lyric are leasing quickly. For more information or to schedule a tour, visit here or contact the leasing team at 202-777-0740. Developed by Quadrangle Development and The Wilkes Company.

Devils Back Bone Brewing Company and Victory Brewing Company have teamed up for the perfect summer lunch outing for everyone stuck in their offices next week.

Join the fun on Tuesday, July 10 and Wednesday, July 11 at Wunder Garten in NoMa to watch the World Cup semifinals and enjoy World-Cup-inspired fares from DC’s favorite food trucks and a free craft beer tasting.

Bring your colleagues, friends and lunch bags (or lunch money), and grab a seat under an umbrella in the lush beer garden grounds. Doors open at 12 p.m., the games start at 2 p.m. and entry is free.

Staff from Devils Back Bone and Victory will be pouring free samples of their most popular brews and Wunder Garten’s full lineup of German and regional craft beers is on tap at happy hour prices.

After the game, sneak back into your office or stay to play corn hole or life-sized versions of Connect Four and Jenga.

For more information, visit the event page on Facebook or WunderGartenDC.com.

This column is written by Eli Tucker, a DC Metro-based Realtor, and weekly real estate columnist for ARLnow. Please submit your questions to him via email for response in future columns. Enjoy!

Question: When is the best time to sell a home in Washington DC? Is the best time to sell a home also the worst time to buy a home?

Answer: Hi PoPville, I hope everybody had a great Fourth of July in the Nation’s Capital!

I write a weekly data-driven real estate column for PoPville’s sister local news company in Arlington, ARLnow and was asked to jump in as a guest columnist for this week’s PoPville column.

All of the data I use is from the MLS (real estate database of record) and highly customized for the specific topic to provide the most accurate information possible. I hope you find it interesting and informative!

The question of the best/worst time to buy or sell a home is one of the most common questions I get from clients.

A quick google search or conversation with different real estate agents will result in any number of theories and opinions on the topic so I’ve put together real sales data from Washington D.C. since 2014 to provide the answer through unbiased data.

Best Month To Sell Is…

Statistically, putting your home on the market for sale from February-May gives you the best opportunity to sell faster and for more money than any other time of the year, with April being the aggregate leader in speed and negotiation leverage.

However, you will face the most competition from new listings during these months but increased demand clearly off-sets that.

The Data Set (more…)

By Immigration Attorney James O. Hacking III with Hacking Law Practice LLC.

In May 2018, President Trump enacted a zero-tolerance policy that would prosecute anyone trying to cross the United States border illegally. Weeks after, in June 2018, Attorney General Jeff Sessions stated that domestic violence and the threat of gang violence may not be valid claims for asylum seekers.

Unfortunately, as new information comes to light, these are not the only ways the United States government is making it more difficult for those trying to find protection within the country.

In a new report published at the end of May, the Sunlight Foundation’s Web Integrity Project found that 26 documents were removed from online by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

These documents guided asylum seekers through the process of the interviews during which their cases are heard. The removal also made it more difficult for immigration attorneys trying to help and prepare asylum seekers.

The documents included an overview of international human rights law, explanations on how decisions on asylum are made and one that dealt exclusively with asylum claims based on gender, such as the domestic violence many are trying to flee.

A lengthy guide on what one could expect during the interview process also went missing. It was found that these files disappeared between March 2 and April 27, 2017, not long after Donald Trump was inaugurated as President.

“The documents have not disappeared altogether,” says Asylum Lawyer James O. Hacking III. “But now that they are buried in other training documents, some hundreds of pages long, it has certainly made them much more difficult to find.”

In addition to the missing documents, the USCIS is also now processing those who have most recently applied first. It is a process that makes little sense considering that many asylum seekers have been waiting at border crossings for weeks.

Some believe that this is being done so that people have very little time to prepare for their interviews, particularly when the very documents that could help them cannot be found.

After the news of the missing documents broke, a spokesperson for USCIC stated simply that the documents were still available online.

While that is true, they are not where they once were, and certainly not as easily accessible as before. And that is only further impeding the process for those desperately seeking asylum.

By Arlington Criminal Defense Attorney Steve Duckett with Price Benowitz LLP.

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has signed two teacher child abuse laws following a News4 I-Team investigation into a former Virginia teacher. It was discovered that a teacher sexually abused a student in Virginia and was able to obtain a teaching position in Maryland.

The new laws signed by Governor Northam require child protective services notify the state department of education and school districts when it is discovered that a child has been abused by a teacher.

The I-Team investigation came to light in August 2017, which spurred the creation of the legislation and heated debates throughout Virginia.

“Child abuse is a serious allegation that can have long-lasting repercussions,” Steve Duckett, a Virginia child abuse attorney said. “This new law can make it difficult for someone to find employment after facing accusations.”

The investigation discovered that a teacher from Arlington County had sexually abused a student and still kept his teaching license. The teacher then obtained a position at a school in Prince George’s County in Maryland just months after Arlington Child Protective Services made the discovery.

Arlington Child Protective Services failed to notify not only the school board but also the Virginia Department of Education about the abuse by the teacher.

The laws signed by the governor apply to the more than 130 child protective agencies that operate in Virginia. Other supporters of the new laws claim that they will help not only students in Virginia but also all other states.

The laws may prevent teachers seeking jobs outside Virginia following alleged abuse or other misconduct involving students since the agencies will now be forced to issue warnings.

If you are a teacher facing allegations of abuse, it is important to take every action possible to fight these allegations. An attorney can work with you to help you tell your side of the story and help you fight these allegations that could threaten your livelihood.