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Headed Out of Town? Return to a Sparkling Clean Home

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There’s no better feeling than stepping into a fresh, clean home after being out of town.

Whether you’re planning an MLK weekend road trip or penciling in travel plans for later this year, remember to schedule a professional home cleaning with Well-Paid Maids, the District’s only living-wage cleaning company.

With Well-Paid Maids, you don’t have to be home for your cleaning. Simply drop your key off or arrange plans to buzz your cleaner in. If you have any special instructions, detail them in home access instructions/parking/other notes when you book your cleaning.

Here’s what one reviewer had to say:

So we came home today to a completely different apartment. I thought we kept it pretty neat and clean, but [it] hasn’t looked like this since we moved in. They cleaned EVERYTHING.

Not only will Well-Paid Maids ensure your home is clean when you return, you can feel good supporting the company. It pays cleaners, who are W-2 employees, a starting wage of $22 an hour and offers insurance, 24 paid days off per year, 100% employer-paid commuting costs and more.

So before you skip town, book a professional home cleaning. Your future post-vacation self will thank you.

Buying a Home in 2023? Let us Help: Home Buyer Workshop Jan. 21

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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.

Please join our Home Buyer Workshop Saturday, January 21 at 11 a.m.

Learn mortgage loan options with local lender Alex Jaffe. ⁠Also, receive the best strategies for making winning offers from our GreenLine Real Estate agents Dee Getachew and Jonathan Bartlett.

Register here and join the conversation.

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DC Open House List for This Weekend

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With the holidays now passed, the real estate market is back in full swing with nearly 300 open houses scheduled across the District. Check out our favorite open houses below and to see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 1326 Girard Street NW #3 — $899,900 — Columbia Heights
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. — Fernando Garcia
    “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. In this exclusive Elysium of a mere seven units, the entire third floor is yours. To the left, your private storage unit; ahead, step into your home. Immediately, you are soothed by the soft embrace of resplendent natural light from northern and eastern exposures, complemented, deeper in, by light from the south and west. The warm Brazilian-cherry floors further enhance the invitation to explore this magical space, as your eyes pass from exposed brick to the whimsical rounded turret to the painstakingly restored period mantel and hearth, housing a gas fireplace. Warmth aside, you’ll likely also be struck by the abundance of space and soaring ceilings as you make your way into unit No. 3. Pass by the ample dining area, and the kitchen is ready with its own list of exciting amenities. There’s the nearly new refrigerator, gas stove, and refurbished island — a bit of old Tampa tobacco history. This kitchen also boasts what so many of its newer contemporaries lack: a walk-in pantry! Abundant storage throughout — to include some Elfa organizing — is another nod to this handsome home’s practicality.”
  • 1345 K Street SE #201 — $724,900 — Capitol Hill
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Denny Horner & Leyla Phelan
    “This spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo features a sharp, modern aesthetic with open floor plan, wood floors and plenty of natural light through floor to ceiling windows. The open layout is perfect for entertaining and provides a wonderful flow for everyday living. Your home comes with one parking space and TWO storage units (the largest option units!), so you’ll have plenty of room for your car and all your belongings.”
  • 5311 4th Street NW — $725,000 — Petworth
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Kerry Murphy & Joe Himali
    “This delightful row-house nestled in the heart of sought-after Petworth is blocks from all of the action. With three bedrooms, four bathrooms and an open and bright layout, 5311 4th Street, NW is the perfect, fully updated home for ideal city living.”
  • 525 Water Street SW #317 — $815,000 — Southwest Waterfront
    Open Sat. 2-4 p.m. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Stacy Berman
  • “Beautiful Potomac River views from an elegant condo at The Wharf! Truly the benefits of urban city life on the waterfront! Full-service concierge building with modern sleek design elements. The perfect balcony for watching planes fly over the Potomac with view of the Pentagon Memorial too! 2- bedroom/2- bath condo with Bosch appliances throughout. Porcelanosa cabinets — Quartz countertops. New carpet, freshly painted just waiting to start the New Year in sheer beauty!”
  • 1713 New Jersey Ave NW #2 — $849,900 — Shaw
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Mandy Hursen & Tim Hursen Jr.
    “3 spacious BR’s with lots of closet space. 1 den/home office. 3 full bathrooms. 1 private, off street parking space included. Tons of space — over 1300 sq. ft.! Top 2 floors of a historic Victorian row home. High ceilings, hardwood floors, chef’s kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances and breakfast bar. Open floor plan perfect for entertaining with private outdoor space on both the main and upper levels. The den, located on the top level with light streaming in through skylights above, is perfect for the home office space you’ve been dreaming about.”
  • 1986 Retta Gilliam Court SE — $669,900 — Fairlawn
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. — Tiffanyanne Tomlinson
    “Your SE D.C. oasis awaits you right here in Fairlawn Estates! This exclusive gated community of only 20 fully detached homes delivered in 2010 is perfect for a new or growing household! This home features well over 2,500 square feet of living space spread across 3 levels. All bedrooms are conveniently located upstairs with 2 full bathrooms plus a personal view of the Washington Monument from your owner’s suite!”

Real Estate Fresh Finds: January 4

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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: 454 Woodcrest Drive SE #A

“IMMEDIATE DELIVERY! NEW YEAR SPECIAL! FREE WASHER AND DRYER AND 6 Months Condo Fees PAID! Spacious 2 Level Condo with PARKING! Find out how you can get $10K towards down payment and $7,500 towards closing cost! Spacious open floor plan with gorgeous LVP flooring throughout. Gourmet kitchen featuring quartz countertops, 42″ shaker style cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Generous sized bedrooms with walk-in closets. 1-car garage. Visit Model by Appointment.” Photos are representative only and may not be of actual unit.

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is “the most interesting single family home listed in Georgetown” that features 3 BR/2.5 BA home on the upper levels and a main level business space that was featured in Wonder Woman — all for $6.7M.
  • “A Very D.C. living experience! Beautiful Potomac River views from an elegant [2 BR/2 BA] condo at The Wharf! Truly the benefits of urban city life on the waterfront! Full-service concierge building with modern sleek design elements. The perfect balcony for watching planes fly over the Potomac with view of the Pentagon Memorial too!”
  • “Amazing, [4 BR/2 BA] light-filled end unit row house in Petworth. Two-stories with a basement. Close to public transportation, including Metro. Off-street parking.
  • Your Auction Property of the Week is a full renovated 4 BR/3.5 BA single-family detached home in Deanwood with bidding starting at $350k.

Explore, Discover, Revisit: Restaurant Week is Upon Us, Jan. 16-22

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Take advantage of bountiful discounts at regional restaurants during Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week, January 16-22

It’s become one of the most anticipated weeks of the year, and now it’s here: Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week, seven days of heavily discounted heavenly meals at a veritable smorgasbord of cuisines. It runs this year from January 16 to 22 at 200+ restaurants around the region.

Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week is a great time to revisit favorite eateries or explore new ones around town. It’s the best time of year to check out that restaurant with the celebrity chef or the rising culinary star everyone seems to be talking about. Those reviews you’ve been saving? Now’s the time to book a seat and see for yourself what made the critic rave.

Restaurant Week is also the best time of year to dive into the region’s famed diversity in world-class cuisine — in other words, it’s a great, opportunity to try cultural fare not normally on your menu. The week-long celebration is also a good time to try neighborhoods not normally in your orbit, or to revisit places you haven’t seen in a while.

The week-long promotion works like this: Participating restaurants feature special menus with three-course meals. Lunch is $25, dinners are $40 and $55, and brunch is $25. The menu price point depends on where you dine, but no matter your selection of establishment, you can’t beat the Restaurant Week discount.

Who is participating? Let’s make it easy: Here’s the list of participating locations. Diners can view the full list of participating locations, make reservations, view menus and sign up for RW Diner Rewards.

New Domestic Worker Protections Passed in DC

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Members of the National Domestic Workers Alliance speak at a Well-Paid Maids picnic in 2021. All Well-Paid Maids employees are offered an employer-paid membership.

In December, the D.C. Council unanimously voted to pass the Domestic Worker Employment Rights Amendment Act of 2022.

Well-Paid Maids has been a staunch supporter of this bill, which has been in the works since 2019.

The living-wage cleaning company offers its employees a starting minimum wage of $22 an hour, 24 paid days off per year, insurance and more — but not all cleaning companies treat their workers fairly.

In fact, before the bill was passed, an estimated 9,000 domestic workers in the District lacked basic rights, according to the National Domestic Workers Alliance.

This bill will now include domestic workers in D.C.’s Human Rights Act, which provides protection against sexual harassment and discrimination. It also requires employers to create formal, written contracts that outline start dates, work locations, pay, schedules, paid and unpaid leave, and more.

The bill will also establish an outreach and education program to help domestic workers know their rights and how to file a complaint.

This is a huge win — but there’s still work to be done.

Support the fair treatment of domestic workers when you book a home cleaning with Well-Paid Maids.

In 2023, the company will continue to fight for stronger labor laws and work to transform traditionally low-wage industries.

Celebrate the New Year with DC Fray!

By PoP Sponsor (a)

We’re ringing in the new year this Saturday, December 31!

We’re celebrating in TWO neighborhoods, Adams Morgan + Union Market District and we want to see YOU there! So join us New Year’s Eve at Grand Central in Adams Morgan or Union District Oyster Bar.

Enjoy specialty cocktails and beer at an open bar. Of course there will also be a champagne toast at midnight, a DJ and more!

What more could you ask for?

Tickets go fast, so don’t wait — get yours before they’re gone!

#FrayLife New Year’s Eve Party

Real Estate Fresh Finds: December 28

By PoP Sponsor (a)

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: 525 Water Street SW #317

COMING JANUARY 2023! “A Very D.C. living experience! Beautiful Potomac River views from an elegant condo at The Wharf! Truly the benefits of urban city life on the waterfront! Full-service concierge building with modern sleek design elements. The perfect balcony for watching planes fly over the Potomac with view of the Pentagon Memorial too! 2- bedroom/2- bath condo with Bosch appliances throughout. New carpet, freshly painted just waiting to start the New Year in sheer beauty! Unit located on the 3rd floor directly across from the private community deck with lounges and grills and steps to the center courtyard garden… almost like it’s the unit’s private patio! 1 secure garage parking space included! Fitness center + Club room for parties/meetings; 24-hour concierge desk; secure access. Directly across the street from the Marina to park your yacht! Walking paths along the river, restaurants, shops, movies, concerts, yoga on the beach just outside your front door!”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 4 BR/4 FB/3 HB end-unit townhouse in Kalorama with 5k square feet spread across 5 levels and features an elevator, library, stone patio, wood-burning fireplace, private 2-car garage and more — all for $3.8M.
  • “IMMEDIATE DELIVERY! NEW YEAR SPECIAL!!! FREE WASHER AND DRYER AND 6 Months Condo Fees PAID” for this 3 BR/2.5 BA semi-detached Colonial in Congress Heights.
  • “Completely new Wardman townhouse in Petworth! This five-bedroom three and one-half bath custom rebuild is the perfect blend of turn of the century charm, modern design elements and state of the art systems.”
  • The REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a huge triplex home on its own block in Eckington that has been somewhat recently updated for condo conversion but for some reason was never completed.

Well-Paid Maids Reflects on Its Biggest Wins of 2022

By PoP Sponsor (a)

Everyone is sharing their 2022 recaps on social media… so we figured we would, too!

This year was a big one for Well-Paid Maids, D.C.’s living-wage cleaning company. Here are a few of our favorite wins:

⭐️ All of our cleaners were fully vaccinated… and boosted!

⭐️ We expanded our operations into New York — let your NYC friends know!

⭐️ We supported Maryland’s paid family and medical leave program, which passed April 9.

⭐️ Our founder, Aaron Seyedian, spoke with the Department of Labor about the importance of workplace flexibility.

⭐️ We were voted Best Maid Service in D.C. for the second year in a row.

⭐️ We surpassed 100 Yelp reviews with a 5-star average.

⭐️ We supported D.C.’s Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, which passed Dec. 20. (More on that in an upcoming post from us!)

As always, thank you for your support.

In 2023, we’ll continue to pay our employees fair living wages starting at $22 an hour and offer benefits like insurance and 24 paid days off a year.

We’re excited to see what the new year brings, and we look forward to cleaning your home!

Book your cleaning online.

Real Estate Fresh Finds: December 21

By PoP Sponsor (a)

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: 4009 20th Street NE

“As you take your first steps into this freshly painted home you are greeted with plenty of natural light streaming through the windows. The living room, with a cozy fireplace and hardwood floors, offers plenty of space to lounge. Enjoy a feast with friends or family in the adjacent dining room. The kitchen is ideal for the home chef; boasting granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and room to enjoy your morning coffee at a breakfast table. A bright and airy screened porch is the perfect place to sip a cold drink while relaxing and recharging after a long day. The main level bedroom and full bathroom offer flexibility as a primary bedroom, a space for out-of-town or airbnb guests, or a huge at home office. There are also two to three well proportioned bedrooms and a full bathroom upstairs. And depending on your needs the “bonus room” (which is through one of the bedrooms) could be another bedroom, a huge walk-in closet, or playroom”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 3 BR/2.5 BA luxury condo at the Vio in Southwest Waterfront with nearly 2k square feet of high-end finishes that features floor-to-ceiling windows, solar window shades, climate-controlled storage, Thermador appliances, 2 garage parking spaces, wine fridge, private balcony and a gorgeous owner’s suite with attached spa bathroom — all for $3.5M.
  • “Welcome to your new home in the heart of Capitol Hill! This spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo features a sharp, modern aesthetic with open floor plan, wood floors and plenty of natural light through floor to ceiling windows.”
  • “Nestled on a quiet street in the popular Petworth neighborhood, located less than 1 mile from the metro, this immaculate classic interior unit row home has been meticulously renovated from the ground up to see the most stringent demands of modern luxury”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “4 Unit Multi-Family Building in the ‘Congress Heights’ Neighborhood of SE Washington, D.C.”
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