Here in the D.C. area, Well-Paid Maids pays its cleaners — who are W-2 employees — a minimum starting wage of $22 an hour. That’s more than a lot of the “big guys,” including:
Amazon: $15/hour (Fortune reported last September)
Chipotle:$15/hour (NYT reported in June 2021)
Costco: $17/hour (NPR reported in October 2021)
Starbucks: $15/hour (NPR also reported in October 2021)
Universal: $17/hour (The Post reported earlier this month)
Walmart: $14/hour (Reuters reported last month)
In addition to paying fair wages, Well-Paid Maids provides employees a full benefits package, which includes insurance, 24 paid days off per year, 100% paid commuting costs and more.
In other words, Well-Paid Maids is committed to taking care of its employees. Show them support when you schedule a home cleaning.
Did you know the District of Columbia offers Utility Discount Programs to help residents pay their gas, water, electric and telephone utility bills?
Eligible Washington Gas customers in the District may qualify for a discount on a portion of the natural gas they use during the winter heating season from November to April. To participate, District residents must use natural gas as the primary heating source. Eligible customers will receive an approximate 46% discount on the total bill.
Eligible residential DC Water customers in the District may qualify for a discount of up to 400 cubic feet (4ccf or approx. 3,000 gallons) of water and sewer services used each month.
Eligible households will receive an additional credit of fifty percent (50%) off of the monthly Clean Rivers Impervious Area Charge (CRIAC) bill. Potential discount could be over $500.00 annually.
Eligible Pepco customers in the District may qualify for the Residential Aid Credit (RAC). This credit provides a discount on Pepco’s delivery charges and taxes. Potential savings of $300-475 annually.
For eligibility and to apply for these programs, visit doee.dc.gov/udp or call 311.
Economy II Service, also known as “Voice Lifeline” is an assistance program offered by Verizon. It offers discounted at home local telephone service to qualified D.C. customers. Voice Lifeline Service is available for $3.00 per month to customers under 65 years of age, and $1.00 for seniors 65 years of age and older.
To obtain a Lifeline application, visit lifelinesupport.org or call 1-800-234-9473.
D.C. spring is starting to peek its head out with this 60+ degree weather and Cherry Bloom Peak Bloom imminent. The market is quickly ramping back up and if buying a home is part of your spring cleaning list, we suggest getting out there sooner rather than later. Check out some of our favorites DC Open Houses below and to see the full Open House List, click here.
3003 10th Street NE — $739,000 — Brookland
Open Sun. 12-2 p.m. — Marcella Oakley
RECENT $10K PRICE REDUCTION: “Large detached 3 BR/2 BA + Den single-family home nestled on a lush, quiet street in the Brookland Arts District. Master bedroom is loft attic studio with skylights with space large enough for both bedroom and living area. The other two medium-sized bedrooms are on the main floor. Use one as a family room or bedroom. There is also a bonus room overlooking the beautifully landscaped garden. Makes a great office, playroom, art space or bonus room. The guest suite in the basement features a bedroom with ensuite bathroom, living room, and separate entrance. Use it for guests, family, or friends, or as a possible future rental space. The house is west facing so it enjoys a tremendous amount of sunlight! Features: HWF, DW, W/D, front porch, Vinyl siding, large landscaped fenced yard with fire pit and parking space. Landscaping includes a beautiful Forcythia bush, Crape Myrtle, a peach tree, and much more! Upgrades include a 2017 HVAC and 2015 roof. Rear access to the basement with two bonus rooms, a full bathroom, laundry and extra storage space. Only 6 blocks to metro’s Brookland red line, many restaurants, coffee shops, bookstore, organic grocery store, and farmer’s market. 20 minutes to downtown D.C.! This home is filled with charm and has so much potential!”
1326 Girard Street NW #3 — $899,900 — Columbia Heights
Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Fernando Garcia
MIMOSA OPEN HOUSE: “Every so often there comes that unique property that can make you feel as though you’ve just spotted a dazzling unicorn amid the otherwise boring brush. Welcome to Girard Crossing, specifically unit No. 3. While you might get distracted by the intricate-brickwork artistry of this gloriously storied mansion’s facade — somewhat hidden behind the timeless magnolia and cheery maples — do step inside and make your way up the polished staircase to our unicorn.”
1101 3rd Street SW #504 — $589,000 — Southwest Waterfront
Open Sat. 12-2 & Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Peter Frias
$10k PRICE REDUCTION: “This large (almost 1200 square feet) two bedroom corner unit offers floor to ceiling windows with western and northern exposures, spot lighting and a lovely chandelier in the living room, a coveted in-unit washer/dryer (new in 2021), beautiful hardwood floors (new in 2020), tons of sunlight, tons of storage in the unit and a spacious storage unit in the basement and DEEDED OFF-STREET PARKING!”
1823 Newton Street NW #207 — $795,000 — Mt. Pleasant
Open Sat. 12-3 & Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Jack Wang
“This spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo includes 2 balconies and 2 parking spaces in a well-maintained building and offers convenient urban living in a desirable location. As you enter the condo, you are greeted by a bright and airy living room that is perfect for entertaining guests or relaxing after a long day.”
150 11th Street SE — $1,599,000 — Capitol Hill
Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Maria Strylowski
$150K PRICE REDUCTION: “In the century and a half since then, this stately [3 BR/3.5 BA] grande dame has stood guard with her sisters over one of Capitol Hill’s most historic blocks. This dignified and beautiful home is steps to Lincoln Park, restaurants, and the Historic Eastern Market, Metro station. Wide foyer entrance to a spacious living room with built-in shelves, wood floor, and a wood-burning fireplace.”
4822 Blagden Avenue NW — $2,095,000 — Crestwood
Open Sat. 1-3 & Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Mark Bertini
MASSIVE $100k PRICE REDUCTION: “This one-of-a-kind re imagined Colonial with a separate Two Level Carriage House just built at the rear of the property. This affords additional rental/au pair/airbnb possibilities complete with a spacious upper bedroom level and full bath and a large living area with an open full kitchen along with a W/D on the main level is located in idyllic Crestwood one of D.C.’s most sought-after neighborhoods.”
Accept the challenge and try more than 50 tacos across the city!
You’ve heard of Tour de France, now it’s time for the ultimate taco race with Tour de Taco!
Join District Bridges from March 7 to March 21 for a celebration of D.C.’s best tacos — from the ahi tuna taco at El Chuco to the Choco Tacos at Mount Dessert Ice Cream. Taconnoisseurs will be crowned during this two week promotional event with 21 businesses promoting over 50 tacos.
As small businesses continue to recover from the pandemic, it’s vital that residents and visitors alike eat local and support our local economy. Tour de Taco is a fun, new campaign that will help promote businesses and gives participants permission to eat as many tacos as they want — in fact, the more tacos you try, the more you can win.
District Bridges has designed a line of taco-themed goodies to celebrate the campaign. To unlock the goods, participants simply need to visit restaurants and sample some of D.C.’s best tacos. In addition, participants can vote for their favorite restaurant in a “march madness” style voting competition — the small business who wins will receive free advertising support!
Buying a home in this real estate market can be challenging.
You’re thinking: Is now still a good time to buy? What should I expect the housing market to do in the short and long run? What type of loan should you get? Where do I begin and what are the steps in the process?
We offer a simple, informative, fun and free virtual workshop with you in mind.
Learn mortgage loan options with a local lender Chris Geier. Also, receive the best strategies for making winning offers from our GreenLine Real Estate agents K. Leszczak and Jeremiah Olugbuyi.
“Welcome home to The Mitchell #207 in Mt Pleasant. Move in ready and comfortable living space in the heart of Washington, D.C. This spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo includes 2 balconies and 2 parking spaces in a well-maintained building and offers convenient urban living in a desirable location. As you enter the condo, you are greeted by a bright and airy living room that is perfect for entertaining guests or relaxing after a long day. The living room features large windows that let in plenty of natural light, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The space also boasts sleek hardwood flooring that adds a touch of sophistication to the room. The kitchen is adjacent to the living room and comes fully equipped with modern appliances, ample storage space and a massive kitchen island. The open floor plan allows for easy flow between the kitchen and living room, making it perfect for hosting dinner parties or casual get-togethers. The condo features two spacious bedrooms the bedrooms are located on opposite floors, providing ample privacy and a peaceful retreat. Both bedrooms feature large windows that let in plenty of natural light. The bathrooms are modern and stylish, featuring sleek fixtures, tiled floors, and elegant vanities. The condo also includes full-sized/front-loading washer and dryer, making laundry day a breeze. This condo is located in a prime location, just steps away from a variety of restaurants, shops, Rock Creek Park, and entertainment options. Overall, this 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo at 1823 Newton Street NW #207 is the perfect place for those seeking a turnkey, convenient, and comfortable living space in the heart of Washington, D.C.”
Other Notable Fresh Listings:
The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 3 BR/3.5 BA luxury penthouse condo unit in Wardman Tower with 4,500+ square feet and features oversized windows, a formal dining room, a large living room space, a gourmet kitchen, a private rooftop terrace, gas fireplace and 4 assigned parking spaces — all for $5.5M.
“Linden Court was originally developed as ten rowhomes, six of which were combined. In 2015, the properties were acquired and redevelopment was planned for four luxury townhomes. Within the next few years, the historic facades of the rowhouses were preserved, and interiors were gutted and fully renovated. The resulting elevated architectural restoration and exceptional interior design has earned it the 2019 NAHB Best in Living Gold Winner for Multifamily Adaptive Reuse and the 2021 the AIA/DC Washingtonian Multifamily Residential Award.”
“Located in Petworth, this 2 bed, 2 full bath condo is a light-filled corner unit with an open concept layout. The spacious layout and contemporary finishes create a loft-like feel.”
Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “beautifully updated” 3 BR/2 BA semi-detached unit in Brookland with a recent $10k price reduction.
Over the past few years, most headlines about car crimes have been about people stealing catalytic converters for their rare metals.
But that doesn’t mean that previously common stolen items such as tires are a thing of the past. In fact, tire theft is on the rise in D.C. and Maryland. This is no minor inconvenience. Replacing four tires and rims can cost as much as $4,000 for a luxury vehicle.
The good news is that there’s a simple and inexpensive way to make it much harder for someone to steal your tires. Wheel locks thwart the crime by requiring a “key” to remove a lug nut. Without them, the only thing needed to steal tires is a jack and a socket wrench.
Even better news is that you may actually already have wheel locks. Many new vehicles now come with wheel locks. If you’re buying a new car, definitely ask the dealership if they are included and, if not, request that they can thrown them in. If you don’t have them and you park your car where it might be at risk, it may be worth the $50 to $500 that it costs to buy them. (Not surprisingly, generally the more expensive your car, the more your wheel locks will cost.)
Wheel locks do have just one downside. If you’ve got them, make sure to hold on to the key. CarCare To Go‘s Service Director recommends that you leave it you car because, “losing the key can be a major headache costing time and money.” And leave it readily available in your car when you have it serviced.
If you’re new to getting your home professionally cleaned, you might have some questions, namely: How should I prepare?
You don’t want to be that person who the cleaners gossip about being a total mess. (That won’t happen at Well-Paid Maids — promise.) Nor do you want to do so much preparing that, well, it feels like you don’t even need a cleaner anymore.
With Well-Paid Maids, all we need you to do is follow these 3 simple steps:
Provide clear instructions.
When you book your home cleaning with us online, you’ll see a “Home access instructions/parking/other notes” section. That’s where you’ll drop in any specific instructions you have for our cleaners. This could include:
Which rooms you want cleaned (or if any are off limits).
Entry instructions if you won’t be home.
Any special pet instructions.
Anything else you want us to know!
Our cleaners will review your notes prior to arrival.
Put items in their places.
To ensure we can give you the best possible experience — and cleanest possible home — it’s greatly appreciated if you can clear any clutter. No need to go through that closet or those junk drawers. All we mean is to put things in their places — dirty clothes in hampers, toys in boxes, takeout containers in the trash.
Address:505 Park Road NW #B Neighborhood: Park View Type: 3 BR, 3 BA condo — 1623 sq. ft. Listed: $869,000
Noteworthy: Wide-plank herringbone white oak floors
Welcome to 505 Park Road NW unit B, a 3BR | 3 BA + Private Rooftop in the heart of Park View, only a half block away from Georgia Avenue.
Newly curated, this refreshing condo offers one the ability to entertain, work from home, work out at home, relax, or enjoy the numerous amenities within the Park View neighborhood. Upon entering, you are greeted with wide-plank white oak floors in a herringbone pattern, a spacious living room, a dining area, a kitchen with an island for morning coffee, crown molding, and detailed millwork on accent walls.
Off the kitchen area are a full bathroom and a main-level bedroom. It’s all in the details on the main floor that include handmade Amish wood cabinetry with stain and Benjamin Moore paint colors, quartz countertops, matching designer brass hardware and fixtures, decorative kitchen backsplash that compliments the main living space, Bosch appliances, and enlarged doors to highlight the incredible ceiling height.
The upstairs level features a sunny primary bedroom, ELFA customizable closet solutions in the primary walk-in closet, custom cabinetry in the primary bathroom with quartz countertops, dual sinks, and an oversized shower with a frameless glass door. Finishing the bedroom level is a laundry room, a third full bathroom, and a third bedroom.
Walking distance to The Midlands Beer Garden, Hook Hall, Tabla, St. Vincent Wine, 0.5 miles to Georgia-Petworth Metro station, 0.6 miles to Safeway, and 1 mile from MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
