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DC Open House List for This Weekend

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The second week in a row with 400+ DC Open Houses has a lot to offer with hundreds of new listings as well as reduced prices on existing ones. This is the perfect time to get out and start your home buying journey! Take a look at our favorite open houses below and to see the complete Open House List, click here.

  • 1916 11th Street NW — $1,525,000 — U Street Corridor
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. — Fernando Garcia
    “With 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, soaring ceilings, a stunning kitchen any cook would be thrilled to own, secure 2-car parking abutting a glorious private terrace, this gorgeous row home’s attributes are nearly endless. The glass-brick foyer welcomes you into a truly enviable abode. The vast, tastefully finished living and dining area continues the welcome and invites you to truly make yourself at home. Just beyond, that aforementioned stunning — and recently renovated — kitchen deliciously marries space with style, from glass tile to exposed brick. Bring your appetite for aesthetics! The French doors lead you from the eat-in kitchen to the private terrace, resplendent with fire feature and fanciful foliage. Ascend the exquisitely maintained federal-style staircase to the second-floor bedrooms and be delighted by the possibilities.”
  • 523 10th Street SE — $1,150,000 — Capitol Hill
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Kevin Wood
    “This charming historic gem, dating back to 1847, is a true masterpiece in the heart of Washington, D.C.’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. Nestled at 523 10th St SE, this exquisite residence seamlessly blends classic elegance with modern convenience.”
  • 4106 46th Street NW — $1,999,999 — American University Park
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Debi Fox
    “Classic meets Contemporary in this Striking and Innovative Design. “The Panda House” A total renovation, including Interior Structure and all Utilities Plus an Addition. An Architects’ Tree House surrounded by trees and wildlife!”
  • 1032 5th Street NE #2 — $999,999 — H Street Corridor
    Open Sat. & Sun. 12-2 p.m. — Molly Branson & Jocelyn Vas
    “A stunning two-unit row home in the heart of the H Street Corridor has arrived! This amazing first floor unit exudes modern design and quality craftsmanship throughout. Featuring three bedrooms, two full baths and one-half bath and an expansive living room and dining room, this condominium is not to be missed.”
  • 1810 Kalorama Road NW #A3 — $620,000 — Adams Morgan
    Open Sat. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Tohmai Smith
    “Introducing a Gem in Adams Morgan/Kalorama: A 1-Bedroom, 2-Bathroom Condo with a Patio Step into the lap of luxury in the heart of Washington, D.C.’s vibrant Adams Morgan/Kalorama neighborhood with this exceptional 3-level condo, offering an exquisite blend of style, space, and city living.”
  • 3465 14th Street NW #A — $549,999 — Columbia Heights
    Open Sat. 12-2 p.m. — Jennifer Dameika
    “Welcome home to your two bedroom, two full bathroom condo with tons of thoughtful upgrades. Your new condo features over 1000 square feet of living space, stainless steel appliances, gas range, granite countertops, wood grain tile flooring throughout, built in speakers, washer and dryer in unit, the list goes on.”

Art All Night x District Bridges — Join All 4 Events!

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Where are you celebrating D.C.’s Art All Night this year? Logan Circle, U Street, Mount Pleasant, Cleveland Park, or all the above?

Join District Bridges and your neighbors for a weekend filled with live music, foam parties, art installations, artisan markets, movie screenings, virtual reality, poetry and much more! Check out details for District Bridges’ “Art All Night” activations below:

Friday, September 29 (6-11 p.m.)

  • Mount Pleasant Art All Night — “The Faces of Mount Pleasant”

Schedule | Volunteer Signup | Site Map

Saturday, September 30 (5 p.m.-12 a.m.)

  • U Street Art All Night — “Black Broadway & Beyond”

Schedule | Volunteer Signup | Site Map

  • Logan Circle Art All Night — “Savor the Night”

Schedule | Volunteer Signup | Site Map

  • Cleveland Park Art All Night — “Small Village, Big Heart”

Schedule | Volunteer Signup | Site Map

Save the dates and make sure to bookmark these sitemaps to reference on the night of the event. Pro tip — double click each icon on the map to view details about what’s in store!

Real Estate Fresh Finds: September 13

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Real Estate Fresh Finds is a weekly selection of newly-listed properties in the District, brought to you by RLAH Real Estate. 

Featured Property of the Week: 4106 46th Street NW

“Classic meets Contemporary in this Striking and Innovative Design. ‘The Panda House’ A total renovation, including Interior Structure and all Utilities Plus an Addition. An Architects’ Tree House surrounded by trees and wildlife! On one of the best lots in American University Park. The Contemporary, rear addition to the house includes an all glass facade and outdoor linear deck with glass railing that looks out onto a tree scape, overlooking the private backyard. The design keeps some of the original features of the house as it is a True Blending of Traditional and Contemporary. The design embraces an open plan, providing the Freedom and Flexibility that addresses everyday needs. Each level has floor to ceiling windows, bringing the feel of nature to the inside. Features Include: On a corner lot, three levels of living space, with High Ceilings, Open Floor Plan, Private Balconies and Outdoor Deck, including a hot tub and custom built deck with extra storage, a fireplace, floor to ceiling glass walls that make the most of the natural light, Porcelanosa Link Flooring throughout the house, Designer Lighting & Custom Designed Kitchen & Bathrooms, a kitchenette off the terrace level, including a Bedroom, Bath with an entertainment room and office space plus a Separate Storage Building. A Unique Custom Steel Stairwell enclosed in glass leads you to the terrace level adding to the design aesthetic of the house. All new Windows to the original house just installed with a 10 year Warranty. Also includes two parking spaces. A visionary work of art.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 7 BR/5 FB/2 HB detached Craftsman that was built in 2023 with 6,900 total square feet spread across 4 levels and features a screened-in porch, exercise room, game room, mudroom, 1-car garage + driveway and even space to install an elevator if desired — all for $5.25M.
  • “With 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, soaring ceilings, a stunning kitchen any cook would be thrilled to own, secure 2-car parking abutting a glorious private terrace, this gorgeous [U Street Corridor] row home’s attributes are nearly endless.”
  • “This stunning 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom [Petworth] townhouse, renovated by the renowned Dilan Investments, is NOT to be missed. The east facing, light-filled home has been meticulously cared for and improved upon by its current owners.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 3 BR/2 BA interior rowhome in Randle Heights/Henson Ridge “feels brand new” with an open floorplan.

Well-Paid Maids Operations Manager Lexi Grant Goes Back to School

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In 2019, Lexi Grant worked as a general manager at Chipotle while she took college classes. But she was pushed to work so many hours that she ultimately had to drop out.

“It was the type of job where if people didn’t come in for their shift, I had to cover it no matter my circumstances — which included school,” Lexi said.

Lexi is now an operations manager at the living-wage home cleaning company Well-Paid Maids — and she’s going back to school!

“Now, I have a job that cares about my financial stability as well as working to better myself and my situation,” she says. “They are incredibly supportive and are a key part of what’s helping me succeed this time.”

We checked in with Lexi, who is also a mom, to see how her first few weeks have gone and how Well-Paid Maids has supported her.

What inspired you to go back to school?

Lexi: I never thought I would be able to graduate college, but after seeing my son grow and prosper, I wanted to go back to school to give myself a new challenge. My son is now 3 and starting pre-k, so with him being on a consistent school schedule, I have more time to focus on my work and myself. 

I was a manager at my last job and now moved up to management again. With this pattern, I figured it was best to go back to school to learn more about my profession. I want to find new ways to improve my work and what I can bring to Well-Paid Maids. 

Tell us more about the program. How has balancing work, family and school been so far?

Lexi: I am going to Montgomery College to get my associate degree in business. I’m doing mostly online classes since life with a little one can be unpredictable! Once I get to my third semester, I will start looking into a four-year degree.

This semester, I’m taking two classes, communications and English. I’m really excited about the communications course because I don’t like speaking in front of people. I am hoping I can start to work on clearly conveying a message in public settings. I want to be able to start taking on speaking with Well-Paid Maids, and I think this is a great starter course.

So far, balancing work, school and motherhood is challenging! When my son is napping, I am working on homework, or he is coloring and I am reading. It’s a different type of routine, but it’s exciting! My son loves to copy me, so it works out because he pretends to read a lot more!

How has Well-Paid Maids supported you?

Lexi: Well-Paid Maids has given me an environment and support system to encourage me to go back to school. I never knew what I wanted to be when I grew up. Most of my ideas were, “What is going to give me a roof over my head and my bills paid for?” 

When I got this job in management at Well-Paid Maids, I realized that this could be my career now that I have two previous job roles in this type of position. 

Our owners, Aaron and Aubrey, have offered to work with me and my schedule so I can work on this degree while working full time.

Thank you, Lexi, for sharing part of your journey with us!

If you want to schedule a home cleaning and support a company that backs its employees, book online. Or, you can give us a call at 202-715-1646. (Ask if Lexi is around so you can tell her congrats!)

Imagine a Wonderful Place… Capital Exotic Fish

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Imagine a store where you are always greeted when you walk in. The staff knows your name, favorite hobby (exotic fish, underwater plants, and magnificent aquariums), and can quickly assess your needs so you make good selections.

The stereo is powered by Bose, and there are two Chill Zones — a dedicated place in the store, each with comfortable sofas, oriental rugs, and multiple show-tanks surrounding you with relaxation and happiness. The store has over 70 tanks.

Capital Exotic Fish (CEF) is a family-owned business with a strong team of employees coming out of the Aquarium Industry. The General Manger, Chris Teems, left Alabama to lead the CEF team. The Manager, Nick Kinser, is a nationally renowned aquascaper and established the Glen Echo Aquarium. James Blehr spent 15 years managing a PetCo Fish Division. This talent pool is seven staff members deep.

CEF’s founders, and team members, are deeply committed to habitat protection and sustainability. About 80% of its fish are domestically bred and many are from CEF’s own tanks. They have hundreds of juveniles — Discus, Cichlids, African Cichlids, Betas, and Plecos. CEF offers free bi-weekly classes on Fridays between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. The last class was taught by Nick — Aquarium Plants 101 and in June we hosted the World’s third best aquascaper, Hiep Hong. About 100 people attended the three day event.

CEF also offers Installation and Maintenance contracts. In fact, next month, our show tanks can be found in Vaughan Place (high-end residential community), a local law office, and American University. CEF is highly service oriented and pays attention to every detail and we look forward to meeting your installation and maintenance contracts.

We are also opening a sizeable Saltwater section and will specialize in corals!

Capital Exotic Fish offers discounts to veterans, law enforcement, and fire fighters. Capital Exotic Fish is located at 3404 Idaho Avenue, NW. CEF is open everyday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m., except Wednesday. Follow @capitalexoticfish on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with the latest news/inventory.

DC Open House List for This Weekend

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The post-Labor Day rush is here. More than 200 new listings went on the market in the District since Tuesday and a whopping total of 431 open houses are scheduled for this weekend alone. If you had been putting off homebuying until after the weather cools down, you might need to wait a bit longer, but act fast before the market starts to cool down! Check out our favorite open houses below and to see the complete Open House List, click here.

  • 3465 14th Street NW #A — $569,900 — Columbia Heights
    Open Sat. 12-2 p.m. — Jennifer Dameika
    “Welcome home to your two bedroom, two full bathroom condo with tons of thoughtful upgrades. Your new condo features over 1000 square feet of living space, stainless steel appliances, gas range, granite countertops, wood grain tile flooring throughout, built in speakers, washer and dryer in unit, the list goes on.”
  • 1247 Delafield Place NE — $600,000 — Riggs Park
    Open Sat. 12-2 & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Jocelyn Vas
    “This splendid duplex offers a spacious layout with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms upstairs and a separate 1 bedroom efficiency with a full kitchen and bathroom in the basement. Natural light floods through, creating an inviting and vibrant atmosphere. With fresh paint throughout, the interior is a canvas awaiting your personal touch.”
  • 4705 4th Street NW — $799,900 — Petworth
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. — Fernando Garcia
    “PRETTY IN PETWORTH! On a charming, tree-lined block of Petworth, 4705 Fourth St. NW welcomes you. From the breezy front porch to the fenced rear deck, warm wood floors to sublime skylights, 4705 wraps you in a blanket of beauty. The exposed brick, ground-floor tray ceiling, and vaulted primary simply add to the wonder.”
  • 1409 G Street NE #5 — $719,000 — H Street Corridor
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Annette Coram
    “Beautiful, updated 2-level condo with HUGE private outdoor patio and garden in PRIME D.C. location. The first floor boasts a gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances, large kitchen island, breakfast bar, living area with large windows for maximum natural light, and powder room.”
  • 2429 Skyland Place SE — $560,000 — Skyland
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Lorielle Akintunde
    “This immaculate 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home features the perfect taste of simplicity and comfort making it the perfect home to host your many gatherings! The two-level floor plan is flooded with natural light throughout. The main level was renovated in 2021.”
  • 1322 Kenyon Street NW #2 — $749,900 — Columbia Heights
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Joe Himali
    $20k PRICE REDUCTION: “The ideal city home awaits its next fortunate owner! Unit #2 lives like a house — located on the main level of a converted, grand bayfront house — you enter well above street level as if in a private residence. Immediately upon entering you’ll notice the light streaming in from the bay window bathing the open plan with natural light.”
  • 919 5th Street SE — $899,000 — Navy Yard
    Open Sat. 12-2 p.m. — Mark Bertini
    “This Fantastic 2 bed 2.5 Bath home with a new Kitchen and first floor Laundry has a Front Porch and Rear Patio along with a 2nd story deck out back off the second bedroom ! New HVAC, New roof, New Half Bath on the first floor.”
  • 2122 Rand Place NE — $949,900 — Woodridge
    Open Sun. 12-2 p.m. — Mandy & Tim Hursen Jr.
    $25k PRICE REDUCTION: “Nestled next to the US National Arboretum and the newly renovated Arboretum rec center. Contemporary bungalow. Expansive and fully fenced corner lot. FULL HOME RENOVATION IN 2016 — kitchen, all bathrooms, HVAC, tankless water heater, custom windows, wood floors, etc.”

Join the Race for Every Child Next Month

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Children’s National Hospital will host the annual Race for Every Child on Saturday, October 21 at Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C., and virtually.

Funds raised from the 5K and Kids Dash benefit Children’s National patients and families. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Children’s National relies on donations to make world-class care and research possible. The event has raised more than $11.4 million since 2013.

Sam, who had heart surgery as a baby at the hospital, now plans to run the 5K for the 11th year. His parents, Taryn and Eric, are co-chairs of the Race. “We wanted to do everything we could to help this amazing hospital who helped us,” Taryn says.

Register for free to support kids in the community like Sam.

Legal Insider: Representing Government Contractors Before the NSA in Security Clearance Cases

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This is a sponsored column by attorneys John Berry and Kimberly Berry of Berry & Berry, PLLC, an employment and labor law firm located in Northern Virginia that specializes in federal employee, security clearance, retirement and private sector employee matters.

By John V. Berry, Esq.

Our security clearance lawyers represent government contractors and federal employees before the National Security Agency (NSA) in security clearance (and employment cases). The NSA is an intelligence agency with its own unique security clearance process under Security Executive Agent Directive 4 (SEAD 4). This article discusses the appeals process for government contractors at the NSA for security clearance and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access denials or revocations.

The Security Clearance Process at the NSA

The security clearance appeals process at the NSA is similar to those used by other federal (and intelligence) agencies, with its own unique features. The following are the usual steps at the NSA in the security clearance or SCI review process for government contractors.

1. Revocation or Denial of Security Clearance/SCI Letter Issued by NSA

When a government contractor has a security clearance or SCI access denial or revocation with the NSA, they will receive a letter that provides the background and security clearance concerns in a case. The letter is referred to as a Clearance Decision Statement and will then state that the contractor is given 45 days from receipt of the letter to respond to the alleged security concerns. The investigative file, upon which the denial is based, will often be attached to the NSA letter to facilitate a response by the contractor. With other intelligence agencies, an individual must usually first request the investigative file. The investigative file will usually include documents, reports, interviews, or other items relevant to the NSA’s security concerns at issue. Our security clearance lawyers typically represent contractors starting with this first step.

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Ready to Find Out Who’s Kushing on You?

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Join MONKO + DC Fray for Date n’ Bake — our 420-friendly speed dating event — on Friday, September 15 at 7 p.m. at MONKO Weed Dispensary!

Enjoy mocktails, snacks and even get some gifts to burn on your official first date.

Real Estate Fresh Finds: September 6

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Real Estate Fresh Finds is a weekly selection of newly-listed properties in the District, brought to you by RLAH Real Estate. 

Featured Property of the Week: 4705 4th Street NW

PRETTY IN PETWORTH! On a charming, tree-lined block of Petworth, 4705 Fourth Street NW welcomes you. From the breezy front porch to the fenced rear deck, warm wood floors to sublime skylights, 4705 wraps you in a blanket of beauty. The exposed brick, ground-floor tray ceiling, and vaulted primary simply add to the wonder. The whimsical rear yard is great for entertaining, while the porch offers a perfect perch for a morning cup of coffee. The lower level is a great space for home theater, gym, or even as a massive standalone suite. Moving from the pretty to the practical, consider the oversized high-end Bosch refrigerator, oversized washer/dryer, secure parking pad, and newer plumbing and windows — for starters. Inside and out, you’ll find steps and surfaces all recently refinished. Looking just beyond, enjoy a neighborhood dotted with parks, and being less than a mile to Metro. 4705 Fourth Street NW not only welcomes you, it embraces you.

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 7 BR/5.5 BA detached home in Cleveland Park with 6,100 total sq. ft. spread across 4 levels on a nearly ¾ acre lot and features 3 fireplaces, sunroom, library, large front porch, rear terrace and a swimming pool with an automatic cover — all for $4.9M.
  • “This immaculate 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home features the perfect taste of simplicity and comfort making it the perfect home to host your many gatherings! The two-level floor plan is flooded with natural light throughout.”
  • Check out this “INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! Only access to property will be two open houses — Wednesday, September 6 from 4-6 p.m. and Saturday, September 9 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Offers due Monday by 12 p.m. House has great bones, but needs full renovation.”
  • Your Auction Property of the Week is a “recently renovated [5 BR/4 BA] spacious end unit townhome currently set up as a duplex” in Columbia Heights with bidding beginning on Sept. 16th.
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