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120+ Reviews Later, Well-Paid Maids Boasts a 4.9-Star Rating

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Well-Paid Maids, the only living-wage cleaning service in D.C., has collected over 120 reviews to date.

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Even more impressive: It boasts a 4.9-star rating.

This is just another reason Well-Paid Maids is more than a feel-good company that treats its employees well. It’s a legit, top-notch cleaning service with tons of happy customers.

Here are what some recent reviewers had to say:

  • “​​[I] use the service biweekly. Very happy with professionalism and quality. Love knowing staff are fairly paid, with benefits. They bring everything, are thorough and skilled, adjust to our needs, and are lovely to work with. Great customer service. Easy online payments; I pay monthly. I strongly recommend them!”
  • “Well-Paid Maids is awesome! I was able to book an appointment quickly and easily, and Jasmine C. did a great job. She arrived right on time and had no issues as I was out of the house while she cleaned. When I got home, everything was sparkling clean, and I definitely will book again.”
  • “Brisia C. did a great job cleaning the bedroom and bathroom. She was on time, efficient and pleasant. The bathroom especially looked brand new after she was done. Highly recommend.”
  • “I have had very mixed results with other cleaning companies over the years, so I’m always a bit anxious about how things might turn out. Markell did a fantastic job in the house, paid attention to little details, and was as professional as could be. I would love to use him and Well-Paid Maids again.”

Check out all the reviews. Then, you can book a cleaning through the website.

New Outdoor Concert Series, “AdMo Vibe,” Coming to Adams Morgan!

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The Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District (BID) is excited to announce a new addition to the organization’s summer programming lineup, AdMo Vibe.

AdMo Vibe is a series of free, outdoor concerts featuring local musicians in Kalorama Park, located at the corner of Columbia and Kalorama Roads NW. Concerts will be held on Wednesday evenings throughout the month of August (excluding August 17) from 6-7:30 p.m.

AdMo Vibe is the ultimate setting for a family night out, date night, relaxing evening in the park or solo adventure. The bands will be playing various genres of music including folk, pop, classical, rock, jazz and more. Participants can picnic with takeout from a local restaurant, enjoy good vibes with neighbors and friends and visit an array of shops and boutiques just steps away before or after the performances.

Concert schedule:

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DC Open House List for This Weekend

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While the temperatures outside are scorching, the amount of open houses scheduled appears to be slightly cooling. While there aren’t quite as many as in previous months, there are still 250+ open houses in all prices and sizes across the District this weekend. Take a look at our favorite open houses below and to see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 3259 O Street NW — $1,200,000 — Georgetown
    Open Sat. & Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Metro DC Houses
    BACK ON THE MARKET WITH A $50K PRICE REDUCTION: “On a cobblestone lined street where the old Georgetown trolley used to roll, the property is set back unlike many of the oh-so-familiar row houses. This semi detached property boasts 2 real bedrooms and the owners suite has 2 closets and one is a WALK-IN closet in fact the previous owners have rough in for a half bath that still exists. The front yard is nicely manicured, but the private rear yard is the perfect oasis and escape from all of the hustle of Georgetown. You can feel the history in this home from its stone basement foundation, which includes a full-size washer and dryer, plus the central AC system and boiler for radiators. As you walk through the house with its built in bookshelves you are brought to its farm house feel with the kitchen in the rear of the home. That history comes with modern amenities, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and heated ceramic floors. You are less than two blocks off of Wisconsin Ave, which gives you access to all of the amazing restaurants and businesses in the area. You are also less than 2 blocks from Volta Park which is perfect for those fur babies and humans alike.”
  • 718 13th Street NE — $949,900 — H Street Corridor
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Kevin Wood
    “With four full finished levels, this townhouse offers plenty of space to spread out. The main level has a sitting room, and large dining room adjacent to the kitchen. A door from the kitchen leads out to the brick patio, which feels cozy and private and is perfect for grilling.”
  • 700 Capitol Square Place SW — $1,075,000 — Southwest Waterfront
    Open Sat. 12-2 p.m. — Tammy Locher
    “Here’s your chance to own a three level 2 bedroom +den, 2.5 bath end unit town home with 2 car garage in the Capitol Square community located in the SW Wharf neighborhood. Enter your home from either your garage or by your front door which is just steps across from the beautiful landscaped community courtyard.”
  • 718 Park Road NW #8 — $415,000 –Petworth/Columbia Heights
    Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Marina Sorbie
    “Welcome home to this bright and sunny top floor unit in an 8 unit pet-friendly boutique condominium building! With a 97 Walk Score, this condo is located in the heart of D.C., within 4 blocks of BOTH the Georgia Ave/Petworth and Columbia Heights METRO.”
  • 1803 ½ Monroe Street NE #C02 — $320,000 — Brookland
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. — Tumi Demuren
    “Unit C01 is a 2-bedroom 1 bath unit with natural light throughout, open floor plan and beautiful full bath. This unit is perfect for entertaining.”
  • 320 G Street SE — $1,075,000 — Capitol Hill
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. — Kharye Dunlap
    “Not your average 2 bedroom, 2 bath + den row house. This completely renovated three-level row house has it all! Featuring high end design throughout. A walk-in closet in the primary bedroom suite. Porcelanosa tiles in both bathrooms, heated flooring in the downstairs bathroom, hardwood flooring on the top two levels, designer tile and vinyl wood on the entrance level, and a freshly renovated kitchen with separate dining area.”

Explore DC By Bike Completely Car-Free

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The region’s favorite social bike ride is back this September 10, closing 20 miles of streets!

Enjoy a completely car-free course filled with the most epic views, live music from local artists, photo zones and fun surprises along the way.

DC Bike Ride offers a variety of tickets, including registration bundled with bike rentals and cycling jersey, group and family discounts, and free entry to kids.

Get ready for a fun adventure through the nation’s capital.

Join today and get a $15 credit towards your Standard Registration with promo code BIKEPOP at register.dcbikeride.com.

Follow @DCBikeRide on social media for event updates.

Luxury Apartment Homes on 14th & U at Sonnet

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Your home is the center of your life.

That’s why, at Sonnet, our modern apartments put you in the heart of the city, in a gorgeous environment that can be as social as it can be relaxing. Our luxury apartment and amenity spaces give you the freedom to fully embrace your version of the good life.

We’re located at the intersection of 14th and U, where the best of Washington, D.C. converges. And, where you can truly have it all.

Schedule a tour today! Follow Sonnet on Facebook.

Waived $600 amenity fee when you lease within 24 hours of your tour!

Catalytic Converter Theft: What You Need to Know

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Catalytic converter thefts are sweeping the nation and D.C. is no exception.

The price of commodities has skyrocketed over the past few years. This includes the rare metal Rhodium, which is used by catalytic converters to filter your emissions. A few weeks ago, Rhodium cost $14,000 an ounce. Gold is about $1,740 an ounce. No wonder catalytic converters are being stolen!

Any car is a target, but Priuses are uniquely desirable because they actually have two catalytic converters. Both of which are especially valuable because the hybrid engine gives them less wear and tear.

So what to do?

First, make sure that you have an insurance policy that covers replacement of a stolen catalytic converter. Second, follow these tips to reduce the odds that your catalytic converter will be stolen.

Third, if you are the victim of catalytic converter theft, get it replaced. The good news is that there’s now a super easy way to do that with auto service start-up CarCare To Go. They provide maintenance and repairs, (including catalytic converter replacement) for all car brands.

In addition to being the most trusted and transparent service center you’ve ever used, every appointment comes with a free valet pick-up and return of your vehicle from home. And they’re used to working with your insurance company.

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Real Estate Fresh Finds: July 27

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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: 2125 14th Street NW #724

“Serene and spacious, this corner two bedroom, two bathroom home defines easy city living. High ceilings, large windows and beautiful wide plank oak floors are featured throughout. The open plan living and dining area provides for a variety of furniture placement options. The east-facing primary bedroom offers sweeping city views, a fabulous custom walk in closet and en suite bath. The comparably sized guest room offers a large closet and direct access to the apartment’s second full bath. An in-unit full size washer and dryer, underground garage parking and extra storage complete this outstanding offering. Perfectly placed in one of the region’s most vibrant neighborhoods, the award winning community of Union Row offers residents a staffed 24-hour desk, multiple common spaces, including a stunning outdoor terrace and lobby level lounge. The location offers immediate access to a multitude of restaurants, shops, grocery stores, gyms, parks, the Metro and bus lines. Pets are loved here.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 7 BR/6.5 BA Wesley Heights detached Tudor with 8k+ sq. ft. spread across 4 levels and features a 2-car garage, au pair suite, library, screened-in porch, and a fenced-in rear backyard with two tiers of patio space and an outdoor pond — all for just under $5M.
  • “With four full finished levels, this [4 BR/2.5 BA] H Street townhouse offers plenty of space to spread out. The main level has a sitting room, and large dining room adjacent to the kitchen. A door from the kitchen leads out to the brick patio, which feels cozy and private and is perfect for grilling.”
  • “Located on one of the best blocks in Petworth” is this 3 BR/3.5 BA “Federal style brick front home” with “a large living room with coat closet, a centrally located kitchen with stainless appliances, center island and breakfast bar, separate dining area and a light filled rear family room space that opens to a spacious rear deck.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 4 BR/2.5 BA interior rowhome in Capitol Hill is “rehab ready,” but that rehab will require a hefty chunk of cash being sold AS-IS for nearly $1M before any money is even spent on renovation.

The Dog Days of Summer are Here, Take a Load Off and Get Your Home Professionally Cleaned

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Peak summer has entered the chat.

This past weekend, temps in D.C. scraped 100°F. And let’s not talk about the “feels like” temperature. It seems like most of the city has holed up inside in front of the A/C. No judgment.

But wouldn’t it be nice to embrace your summer hibernation inside a clean home? Lean into the dog days of summer and get your home professionally cleaned with Well-Paid Maids.

Picture it: You’re sprawled across the couch and catching up on “Stranger Things” or binge watching old episodes of “The Real Housewives.” Instead of that nagging “I should be cleaning” feeling, you’re enjoying crumb-free floors, a spotless kitchen and a fresh bathroom. It even smells nice! (Not like last night’s takeout or the sweaty dog. Again, no judgment!)

Plus, it’s nice knowing Well-Paid Maids takes care of its employees. It pays cleaners a starting wage of $22 an hour. Plus, the team gets access to dental, vision and life insurance; 22 paid days off per year; 100% employer-paid commuting costs; and more.

So support a good cause — and lean into these lazy, hazy days of summer — and book a professional home-cleaning online. We all deserve it!

Coffee With Coleman: Is the DC Real Estate Market Crashing?

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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.

This video explores what’s happening in the real estate market right now.

With tons of news and experts predicting a crash, we thought it would be a good time to look at the data, see where things are and see how it applies to the D.C. region.

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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We’re seeing a slight dip in the open house count in the District this weekend with only ~230. Whether that means inventory is dwindling or it’s just a slower weekend, there are still plenty of great options if you are looking for your first or next home. Take a look at our favorite open houses below and to see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 718 13th Street NE — $949,900 — H Street Corridor
    Open Sat. 2-4 & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Kevin Wood
    “Head-turning facade greets you in this awesome house just off H Street. With four full finished levels, this townhouse offers plenty of space to spread out. The main level has a sitting room, and large dining room adjacent to the kitchen. A door from the kitchen leads out to the brick patio, which feels cozy and private and is perfect for grilling. Each of the top two levels of the house has a full bathroom and two bedrooms. Just off one of the bedrooms is the house’s second big outdoor space, a deck with a motorized awning for shade. The basement level of the house has a large living area, along with a secondary space that would be great as an office, exercise space, playroom, bar, or whatever else you can imagine. There is a 1/2 bath on the lower level as well. 718 13th is steps away from tons of cool restaurants and bars, and a Whole Foods and Giant are just down the street. Centrally located, the house is steps from the streetcar and multiple bus lines, as well as the Red Line Metro at Union Station. Bike to the National Arboretum, just down Bladensburg Road.”
  • 709 Newton Place NW — $729,000 — Petworth
    Open Sat. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. & Sun. 12-2 p.m. — Liz Ho
    “City living at its best, this charming rowhome in NW D.C. is the perfect step into homeownership! A walk inside and you’ll find a perfectly-placed built-in with many more options than your standard closet. Enjoy the open concept first floor with brick accent wall — from wine night with friends in the dining area, weekend relaxation on your comfy couch, or creating feasts in the stylish kitchen.”
  • 212 16th Street SE — $939,000 — Hill East
    Open Sat. 2-4 p.m. — Andres Serafini
    “This elegant residence was completely gutted and reimagined with a contemporary blend of modern finishes. Enjoy a thoughtful floor plan including 1,860+ sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, private parking, reimagined front porch and 2 decks off the back.”
  • 1803 1/2 Monroe Street NE #101 — $275,000 — Brookland
    Open Sat. 12-1 p.m. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Tumi Demuren
    “Unit 101 is a 1 bedroom 1 bath unit with natural light throughout, big bedroom for a 1-bedroom unit and beautiful full bath. This unit is perfect for entertaining. A few blocks from the very vibrant 12th street NE with coffee shops, bars, restaurants and many more fun weekend activities.”
  • 2730 Ordway Street NW #2 — $650,000 — Cleveland Park
    Open Sat. 2-4 p.m. & Sun. 12-2 p.m. — John Coleman
    “This well-imagined, two-level unit features three large bedrooms with a full bath on each level giving it enough space to make some single-family homes jealous. What really excited the current owners about this space is the dual living areas (one on each level), and the option to use the lower area as a play area, office, or general flex place.”
  • 241 K Street NE — $925,000 — NoMa
    Open Sat. 3-5 p.m. & Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Tim Holt
    “Welcome home to this beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home, great for entertaining with a large open living area, rustic exposed brick walls, a half bath on the main floor, a grand front yard, French Doors to the private back patio with encased blinds for light and privacy.”
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