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Real Estate Fresh Finds: September 7

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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: 1454 Belmont Street NW #12

“THE VIEW WILL INSPIRE YOU LIKE A TRUE WASHINGTONIAN. In this spacious 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom modern urban style loft! This truly amazing space features soaring 24ft. ceilings and sleek modern aesthetics, fixtures, and appliances, complete with an upper loft bedroom and a main level bedroom/den, both with their own full bathrooms, a main level hallway powder room, and a balcony with some of the best monumental views of downtown D.C., with a total of 1,300 sq. ft. of living space! A rare opportunity to acquire an amazing unit on the southern boundary of Columbia Heights where you have the scenic panoramic downtown D.C. southern views. As an added convenience, unit 12 includes 1 garage parking space, secure code building entrances, and an in-unit washer and dryer. Conveniently located in the heart of the District on Belmont Street between 14th and 15th streets NW, City Overlook unit 12 is completely walkable to all of the best retail, restaurants, bars, and nightlife of U street/Cardozo, the 14th Street corridor and more!”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 6 BR/6 FB/2 HB detached Colonial in Georgetown with nearly 6k square feet across 4 levels seated on a 1/3-acre lot and features a 2-car garage, covered front and back porches, a massive backyard and more — all for $8.5M.
  • “The tree lined neighborhood surrounding this lovely [3 BR/2.5 BA] home creates a welcoming first impression” in Michigan Park with “with plenty of natural light streaming through the windows” and features a “cozy fireplace and hardwood floors.”
  • “Petworth Crossing was built brand new in 2018 and showcases a modern facade of quintessential D.C. rowhomes. This boutique [2 BR/3 BA] townhome-style condo community offers outstanding proximity to Petworth’s budding restaurant scene on Georgia Avenue, Upshur Street, and Kennedy Street.”
  • Your Foreclosure Property of the Week is a huge 9 BR/5.5 BA Victorian rowhome in Columbia Heights with 2 separate units so you can live in one and rent the other out!

Review: DC Resident Shares Her Experience With Well-Paid Maids

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Ellie Collinson and her wife had always cleaned their single-family home in D.C. But when Ellie was diagnosed with a chronic illness, she didn’t have the energy and needed to find someone to help.

“We were trying to find a company that we felt like treated their workers well,” Ellie said. “We wanted to make sure that, if we hired someone to clean, they weren’t being taken advantage of or exploited.”

That’s when they found Well-Paid Maids. Well-Paid Maids is the only living-wage cleaning company in the D.C. area. It pays employees a starting wage of $22 an hour and offers benefits like insurance, 22 days off per year, 100% employer-paid commuting costs and more.

After the first clean, Ellie and her wife were impressed. The cleaner did an awesome job, and the whole process was super easy.

“It made us feel good because we were embarrassed about giving into the notion that we were going to pay someone else to take care of our home for us,” Ellie says. 

Plus, with Ellie’s illness, it’s nice knowing all Well-Paid Maid employees are fully COVID vaccinated and that they use green products without harsh chemicals. She also adds that she’s never felt unsafe or uncomfortable. “It’s always been very professional — gay or not gay,” she says.

Ellie’s condition has improved, but she still opts for monthly cleans because she loves working with and supporting Well-Paid Maids. She always recommends them to her family and friends, whether they’re moving, need a deep clean or just need a hand around the house. 

All in all, she describes Well-Paid Maids as ethical, thorough and green.

Want to give Well-Paid Maids a try? Book a cleaning online.

Coffee With Coleman: HPAP in 2022 — Downpayment Assistance in DC

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Welcome to Coffee with Coleman! I’m John Coleman, and in this feature, I’ll cover real estate topics in fun and easy-to-digest video breakdowns. If there’s a topic you are interested in hearing more about, feel free to comment on the video and/or reach out to me directly.

Did you hear the big news? HPAP has upped its assistance amount by A LOT.

We’re talking about $206k. We’re also in a spot in the housing market where you might get more runway to use it. Follow along to find out more!


Most Thursdays I host a livestream at 6 p.m. to cover a lot of the nuts and bolts of the home-buying process. Sign up here to learn more: www.learntobuydc.com. 

DC Open House List for This Weekend

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In typical 3-day holiday weekend fashion, The District is fairly light on the open houses with less than 150 on the books. This might not be the biggest weekend for opens but it is a good one if you don’t want to fight off any competition. Check out some of our favorite open houses below and to see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 1454 Belmont Street NW #12 — $1,015,000 — Columbia Heights
    Open Sat. 12-2:30 p.m. — Kassie Walker
    “THE VIEW WILL INSPIRE YOU LIKE A TRUE WASHINGTONIAN In this spacious 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom modern urban style loft! This truly amazing space features soaring 24ft. ceilings and sleek modern aesthetics, fixtures, and appliances, complete with an upper loft bedroom and a main level bedroom/den, both with their own full bathrooms, a main level hallway powder room, and a balcony with some of the best monumental views of downtown D.C., with a total of 1,300 sq. ft. of living space! A rare opportunity to acquire an amazing unit on the southern boundary of Columbia Heights where you have the scenic panoramic downtown D.C. southern views. As an added convenience, unit 12 includes 1 garage parking space, secure code building entrances, and an in-unit washer and dryer. Conveniently located in the heart of the District on Belmont Street between 14th and 15th streets NW, City Overlook unit 12 is completely walkable to all of the best retail, restaurants, bars, and nightlife of U street/Cardozo, the 14th Street corridor, and more!”
  • 3450 Summit Court NE #3450 — $399,000 — Fort Lincoln
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Mandy & Tim Hursen Jr.
    “This townhouse style condo exudes personality and exceeds expectations. Elevated two-bedroom floor plan equipped with loads of special features.”
  • 743 Irving Street NW — $734,900 — Columbia Heights
    Open Sat. 12-2 p.m. & Sun. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. — Kevin Wood
    “This charming house features three bedrooms and one full bath, with the possibility to expand the house out onto the enormous lot. Walk to Columbia Heights and Petworth metros, loads of restaurants (Midlands, Tabla, St Vincent Wine Bar, Hook Hall and tons more). Some upgrades have been done (recently installed CAC) while other areas of the house await your creative touches.”
  • 260 15th Street SE — $1,089,000 — Hill East
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Joel Nelson
    “Over 2200 finished SF over 3 lovely levels — including PRISTINE 2017 lower suite renovation with polished concrete floors, spa bath, wet bar and surround sound media room! Classic Hill flow: gracious living + dining + rear gourmet kitchen straight out of Provence, plus three real bedrooms up, this fantastic and fastidious Federal is calling for you!”
  • 811 4th Street NW #708 — $465,000 — Mt. Vernon Triangle
    Open Sat. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. — Felicia Brewster
    “This spacious one-bedroom loft condo is located in the center of it all. City-living at its best, tallying a 95 “Walk-Score” restaurants, shops, Metro, Amtrak and VRE and urban living are right outside your door. Madrigal Lofts boasts a 24-hour front desk service, a full fitness center, and a rooftop deck with grills and seating (perfect for get-togethers!) in addition to a plethora of outstanding views.”
  • 88 V Street SW #801 — $1,575,000 — Buzzard Point
    Open Sat. 6-8 p.m. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Jonathan Lahey
    “This two bed, two and a half bath with all the upgrades sits waterfront on pioneering development in Buzzards Point. Your future home is filled with historic views of D.C. From your couch you’ll see the Washington monument, Old Town Alexandria, the Potomac and the Anacostia river. From your bedroom you’ll have an amazing view of the Frederick Douglas bridge and sunsets over the water.”

Get Your Glow on DC!

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Get your glow on with DC Fray.

This fall we’re bringing you kickball with a twist!

Spice up your evenings and join in for one of our GLOW Kickball leagues in Adams Morgan, Dupont Circle and National Mall!

Checkout all our fall league offerings.

#FrayLife

Get Out, Get Active and Get Social With Volo Sports This Fall

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Volo Sports is Washington D.C’s most popular adult social sports league.

Playing with Volo is one of the best ways to get out (especially in the days of work-from-home!), stay active and meet new friends this fall. With options ranging from soccer, flag football and volleyball to cornhole and bocce, there’s something available for everyone.

Volo Sports leagues operate at some of the most recognizable locations and neighborhoods in the city: the National Mall, Adams Morgan, Shaw, Dupont, Columbia Heights, Navy Yard and more, so you’ll be sure to find a location convenient for you.

The best part? Every registration supports the Volo Kids Foundation, whose mission is to use play to build communities of active, resilient and confident kids. The Volo Kids Foundation provides free youth sports programs across the nation free of charge. We play so kids play free!

This season’s highlights:

  • Glow Kickball & Bocce on the Mall
  • New sport: Pickleball
  • Dodgeball + Flip Cup Leagues (Flip Cup counts towards standings!)
  • Happy Hour Leagues

Whether you’re looking to have fun with friends or meet new ones, Volo has the perfect league for you. Sign up as a full team, small group or free agent. No experience necessary!

Ready to get your game on? Register before Thursday, September 15 and use promo code POPVILLE to save $10 on your fall registration. Let’s play!

Real Estate Fresh Finds: August 31

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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: 73 N Street NW

“Wonderful opportunity to live in a modern Rowhome with basement In-Law Suite great Air-BnB for considerable income. This lovely home was just renovated for you in 2022. Large gourmet quartz kitchen with gas & stainless steel appliances allows you to entertain inside or on the rear deck. Upper floor has an owner suite others will envy with a soaking tub and shower to refresh. Upper level laundry, 2 other guest bedrooms and guest bath; but if that’s not enough, there is interior access if you prefer to use the lower level unit as a 4th bedroom or home office. Also with its own laundry and kitchenette. Hardwood throughout the home. Secure rear parking and a walk score of 91 sure helps make living in the city easy. Cared for lovingly for generations and now lovingly restored for you.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 3 BR/3.5 BA penthouse unit at Wardman Tower with 4,500+ sq. ft. of luxurious finishes is “the last remaining Penthouse for sale with a Private Roof Top Terrace” and also features 3-car parking, library with fireplace, heated floors and more — all for $5.75M.
  • “Brand new 3 level townhome style condo. 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. Photos are representative only and may not be of the actual unit.”
  • Foggy Bottom 3 BR/3.5 BA end-unit rowhome boasts nearly 2,500 sq. ft. across 3 levels and is ideally located to “walk to the Kennedy Center or take a stroll along the River and end up in Georgetown at Sequoia for dinner on the Waterfront.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “beautiful renovated [Petworth] home on a tree-lined street”

House a Mess? Now That The Kids Are Back in School, Schedule a Cleaning

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It’s back-to-school season here in the DMV. For many parents, that means the house is once again quiet — but admittedly a bit of a mess after a busy summer. It’s time to call in some reinforcements and get your home professionally cleaned with Well-Paid Maids. 

The living-wage cleaning company has happy customers all over the D.C. area with a 5-star Yelp rating.

Just as important, Well-Paid Maids takes care of its employees (not contractors!). It pays cleaners a living wage of at least $22 an hour and also provides health, dental and vision insurance; sick leave; vacation days; paid holidays; and more.

“Working at Well-Paid Maids has felt like a breath of fresh air,” operations manager Lexi Grant said. “Our company’s mission is what we stand by. People deserve their work to be respected and recognized. When that happens, you love what you do, and you create the best results.”

So, once you get the kids off to school, schedule your cleaning online.

Let’s be real: You deserve the break!

Therapists With Openings: Peaceful Mind Solutions Is Accepting New Clients

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Help is here. Finally, there’s a therapist who has time for you. Fifteen minutes could change your life.

Those who have had difficulty finding a therapist are understandably frustrated. 

It’s been difficult to find mental health counseling for years, but the coronavirus pandemic, not to mention other stressing factors, only added to the number of people who are seeking help in resolving stress, turmoil, grief and other challenges. Therapists are in demand and booked up.

But there is good news for those who are going through life transitions, struggling to cope with feelings of stress, or are looking to make a crucial change: Lauren K. Nickum, LCSW, CSAC from Peaceful Mind Solutions is now taking new clients for telemedicine psychotherapy.

“We want to let people know we have openings for people seeking help,” she says. She also points out that sessions take place via telemedicine — from the comfort of the client’s home. It’s a method of therapy that has proven successful time and again.

Lauren is actively setting up free 15-minute initial consultations via the Peaceful Mind Solutions website, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 703-994-0300.

Peaceful Mind Solutions provides adult and adolescent psychotherapy to help make changes to live the life that clients desire. Peaceful Mind Solutions makes it easy to log-in from the convenience and comfort of your own computer or phone and meet with an experienced psychotherapist for individual or group counseling. 

Lauren specializes in helping clients work through anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma or anger. Her proven approach to helping clients involves a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and dialectical behavioral therapy skills that empower her clients to make important changes in their lives.

Lauren’s diverse client list includes people struggling with chronic illnesses, members of the recovery community and their loved ones, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. 

To arrange a free 15-minute initial consultation, contact Lauren via the Peaceful Mind Solutions website, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 703-994-0300.

The Rounds’ Turns One!

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The Rounds have officially been part of the D.C. community for one year!

Shout out to thousands of members across the DMV that quickly joined in on their zero-waste journey and have made such an impact on this city’s carbon footprint over the past 12 months.

What has The Rounds been up to?

  • D.C. members alone saved 12,406 lbs of waste by getting their essentials delivered in zero-waste packaging.
  • The Rounds launched over 150+ products (more D.C. favorites coming soon).
  • They recently expanded to Miami and Atlanta!

Not a member yet? Use the code BIRTHDAYDC by September 1 and get one month of free deliveries on The Rounds!

To celebrate their one year birthday, join The Rounds for an evening filled with food, drinks, music and a raffle this Thursday, September 1 in Ivy City. The first 50 MEMBERS will get an exclusive gift bag at the door as a thank you. Bring your friends too — there will be fun prizes!

The Rounds’ local partners will also be at the Birthday Event sampling products including Compass Coffee, Bethesda Bagels, Snacklins, Rocklands BBQ, Peruvian Brother’s, Chippin and more!

Check out the event details + RSVP here.

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