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Park It and Win Prizes! Revving Up for ‘Car Free Day’

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Can you go just ONE DAY without your car? Try it on Car Free Day, September 22.

Commuter Connections, the regional network of transportation organizations coordinated by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, challenges the area’s drivers to park their vehicles for one day a year — and this year, “Car Free Day” is Thursday, September 22.

You won’t be alone in the challenge: Commuter Connections has a long list of transportation alternatives to make it easy to get around, and, best of all, those who pledge to participate in Car Free Day will receive a $30 gift promocode and a 24-hour pass for unlimited 45-minute rides via classic Capital Bikeshare. All who take the pledge will also be entered into a raffle for a Samsung tablet, gift cards to popular restaurants, annual memberships, transit passes and more.

Take the pledge now!

Car Free Day is an international event that heightens awareness of the impact of traffic on the quality of life in the region and is celebrated in more than 2,000 cities in 46 countries.

“Car Free Day is an important event for our region and presents an opportunity for us to come together and reduce our overall traffic congestion by pledging to take alternative transportation modes like riding the bus, Metrorail, or carpooling with friends and family,” said Commuter Connections Director Nicholas Ramfos.

“We encourage everyone to take the pledge to go car free on September 22 and embrace more sustainable ways to travel into the office, school, or anywhere they need to go.”

Any effort to skip driving your car alone is an effort that supports Car Free Day goals: Less traffic and cleaner air. Work from home, shop online, share a ride to work or the movies — there are countless ways to participate. Needless to say, Car Free Day is open to everyone in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan region.

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The Bullpen Summer Concert Series: Joe Nichols, September 22

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While summer might be winding down, The Bullpen’s Summer Concert Series is still heating up! 

Voted “Best Outdoor Venue” in D.C. by The Washington City Paper, the Bullpen hosts both local and national bands on its main stage.

Coming up next week: Joe Nichols is ready to bring the house down on Thursday, September 22 and for a limited time, PoPville readers can get 20% off with the code POPVILLE20!

Private bar options are available (and selling out quickly!) by contacting catering@georgetownevents or calling 202-660-2165.

Click here to learn more and purchase tickets!

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DC Open House List for This Weekend

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Another weekend, another 400+ open houses scheduled across the District. The holiday weekends are gone for a while and the kids are officially back in school, which means you can get back to your home buying journey. Check out our favorite open houses below and to see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 1325 18th Street NW #804 — $650,000 — Dupont
    Open Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. — Metro DC Houses
    “This Goddess of a condo is located in the building known as the Palladium. It is in the heart of Dupont Circle and offers a uniquely expansive 2-bedroom condo with a private balcony. Recently updated, it offers an eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances. It boasts oversized windows and individually controlled heat/air conditioning in each room. The generously proportioned rooms are perfectly suited for anyone needing to work from home. Other features include 2 walk-in closets and hardwood floors throughout. Two washers and dryers are located on each floor of the building. The rooftop offers spectacular city views as well as a sun deck, lovely garden and swimming pool. The secure front desk is fully staffed and the entrance has a convenient porte-cochere for delivery drop off or pickups. Being located on the south end of Dupont Circle makes it perfectly perched to be walkable to 17th St or Golden Triangle, This West facing unit is just far enough away from Massachusetts and Connecticut Ave to present a quiet enclave of the city.”
  • 5052 Meade Street NE — $574,999 — Deanwood
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. & Sun. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. — Molly Branson
    “New, semi-detached townhome in Deanwood! 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 1 half bath. What’s not to love with over 2,600 square feet of spacious, open floor plans, ceiling fans, beautiful flooring, an abundance of window light and recessed lighting.”
  • 1326 Girard Street NW #3 — $899,900 — Columbia Heights
    Open Sat. & Sun. 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 cherry maples — do step inside and make your way up the polished staircase to our unicorn.”
  • 2625 3rd Street NE #205 — $289,000 — Edgewood
    Open Sat. 1:30-3:30 p.m. & Sun. 12-2 p.m. — Jason Lallis
    “Light-filled condo with walls of windows offers a peaceful getaway that is conveniently walkable to your favorite spots in Edgewood, Brookland, Bloomingdale, Eckington, NoMa and more! Thoughtful layout makes the best use of the space, highlighted by a huge bedroom with room for a home office and king size bed, a spacious walk-in closet with endless storage, and wood flooring throughout.”
  • 1454 Belmont Street NW #12 — $1,015,000 — Reed-Cooke/Columbia Heights
    Open Sun. 12-2 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, amazing floor to ceiling windows with automatic remote controlled window shades, 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!”
  • 4009 20th Street NE — $799,999 — Michigan Park
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Arynne Crane
    “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.”

Get Smart With City Chic: Is the DC Housing Market Going to Crash?

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Get Smart With City Chic is a bi-weekly column giving you the real talk rundown on what’s happening with the D.C. real estate market. Sponsored and written by Lindsay Dreyer, the broker/owner of City Chic Real Estate.

Welcome to our first installment of Get Smart With City Chic! Today we’re going to tackle the question everyone’s asking: is the D.C. housing market going to crash?

Let me start by saying, I am skeptical of real estate agents who are always rainbows and sunshine about the housing market. Real estate isn’t a binary thing, there is never a “great time to buy” or a “great time to sell”. It all depends on your personal circumstances. So with that in mind, here’s my real take on a potential housing crash.

Recap of the 2008 Housing Crash

I’ll keep this brief, but this is important. The last housing crash was caused by subprime and predatory mortgage lending, along with home builders and developers building like crazy. So when the Great Recession hit, it was a perfect storm. People lost their jobs, which meant they weren’t buying homes and couldn’t pay their mortgages. And because prices crashed, they weren’t able to sell them. There were way too many homes on the market. Lots of supply, plus low demand, equals party’s over.

How is this different from 2008?

We have high demand and low supply — the complete opposite of the crash.

On the demand side, the largest demographic group in the US, the Millennials, are now in their 30s and in prime home buying age. They are buying their first homes and move-up homes, which is creating a crunch across the entire housing market.

On the supply side, home building hasn’t recovered from the crash. The graph below shows how many new single family units are being built, and it definitely isn’t enough to satisfy demand. Add to that the labor shortage, supply chain issues and inflation, and we’re dealing with a very unfavorable outlook on new housing supply.

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Nearby Affordable ‘Island Living’ on Offer at Tilghman on Chesapeake

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Tilghman on Chesapeake makes dreams real with affordable island living in Maryland.

For many, the idea of “island living” is a lovely but far-fetched dream. But Tilghman on Chesapeake has just made that dream a real possibility.

Located on Maryland’s historic and scenic Tilghman Island, an easy two hours from Washington, D.C., Tilghman on Chesapeake offers a small community of new homes on lots that are an easy 9-iron from the waterfront and the harbor.

The neighborhood is a boater’s paradise, but you don’t need a boat to enjoy the close-in amenities — serene settings, beautiful scenery, delicious seafood and ambient landscapes, among others — and the relaxed, community oriented vibe of the Tilghman on Chesapeake neighborhood that comes naturally with Maryland Eastern Shore living.

Built by Gemcraft with more than 25 years experience and starting in the low $400s, the 10 models of luxury homes cater to a variety of lifestyles, with versatile floor plans and sizes ranging from three bedrooms with 1,250-square-feet of living space to five bedrooms and 2,800-square-feet. Upgrades and options abound.

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Real Estate Fresh Finds: September 14

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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: 3541 14th Street NW

“Rare opportunity! Welcome to 3541 14th Street NW, an end-unit mixed-use townhouse that is bursting with potential and appeal. The building is separated into three tastefully designed and well-maintained spaces which include a commercial space on the lower level, and two residential apartments above. The two apartments are filled with an abundance of natural light and feature the original heart of pine wood floors underfoot and high ceilings overhead. The top floor comprises a two-bedroom apartment with a well-equipped kitchen and a full bath as well as washer and dryer hookups. On the second floor, you’ll find the charming self-contained studio apartment that has a kitchen and full bath and exit to the backyard area. Then, moving down to the lower level, you’ll find the commercial space, with a powder room, which is currently set up as a clothing store. Situated on a corner lot, this property is a great opportunity for the new owners. Whether it’s for commercial, residential, multi-family or mixed-use purposes, this delightful property is sure to impress. Located along the lively and vibrant 14th Street corridor within walking distance of both the Columbia Heights and Petworth Metro Stations.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 10 BR/5 FB/2 HB Victorian with 6,200+ square feet spread across 4 levels could be “everything from an Embassy to Condominium Development, Private Residence, Foundation” with 11 parking spaces — all for $4.25M.
  • INVESTOR ALERT: 3 BR/2 BA interior rowhome is a “solid house on a tree-lined street in sought-after Petworth.”
  • “New, semi-detached townhome in Deanwood! 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 1 half bath. What’s not to love with over 2,600 square feet of spacious, open floor plans, ceiling fans, beautiful flooring, an abundance of window light and recessed lighting.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 3 BR/2 BA condo unit in “an elegant Georgian Revival Cooperative Building” in Adams Morgan.

Well-Paid Maids Senior Cleaner Sayem Noor: “Now I Can Spend More Time With My Family”

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Sayem Noor, who emigrated from Bangladesh 17 years ago, worked two restaurant jobs before joining Well-Paid Maids.

The hours were demanding — from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. six days a week. Even so, he struggled to support his family because the pay was so low.

In April 2018, Sayem was searching for a job that would pay him well and allow him to take two days off a week. He came across a job listing for Well-Paid Maids. After a trial clean, he was hired.

Sayem has since been promoted to senior cleaner, and he works Sunday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“Now I can spend more time with my family,” he says.

Plus, he earns a living wage of $22 an hour (plus tips) and gets lots of good benefits, like flexible hours; health, dental and vision insurance; paid time off; and more. Well-Paid Maids even paid $499 for Sayem to go to driving school so he could learn how to drive.

“My experience with the company has been phenomenal,” he says. “I have an awesome boss, Aaron, and awesome managers, Aubrey, Dasha and Lexi, who always help me with any issue I have at work.”

You can support a company that takes care of employees and come home to a spotless space. Book your cleaning with Well-Paid Maids today.

Five Reasons to Become a Tutor in a DC School

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Recent headlines have quantified the toll the pandemic had on D.C. students, particularly on students furthest from opportunity.

Tutoring has been proven as one of the most effective ways to help students supplement math and literacy skills learned in the classroom. By volunteering as a tutor, you will bring back the human connection, attention and support D.C. students need to succeed.

Check out five reasons why you should volunteer as a tutor in D.C.

  1. Connect with students: Form bonds that will keep you coming back every week. You’ll quickly see how the students can impact your life as well.
  2. Engage with your community: Meet others who are also passionate about making a difference.
  3. Use your knowledge: Miss your geometry class? Not really using that English degree? Put your passion and skills to good use.
  4. Tutoring is convenient and flexible: CityTutor DC partners offer both virtual and in-person tutoring options to impact the next generation of leaders in D.C.
  5. Gain new skills: Receive training on how to tutor students with a special emphasis on catering to each individual student’s needs.

Organizations throughout D.C. are recruiting hundreds of tutors — sign up with CityTutor DC to be matched with one!

Single’s Series is Back!

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We’re bringing Single’s Nights back!

Join us for our DC Single’s Series and meet your Fall Fling!

Engage with like-minded singles and enjoy drinks, games and other fun activities to help you meet your person! Your ticket grants you entry, a complimentary drink on us, exclusive Happy-Hour prices and 3 hours of fun with fellow D.C. singles!

It’s all happening at Wunder Garten on September 27, October 11 and October 15!

Sign up today and meet your perfect match.

#FrayLife

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DC Open House List for This Weekend

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The open house count is BOOMING this week with 400+ scheduled across the District. As we enter the fall market, it appears that the inventory is rising once again. Take a look at some of our favorite open houses below and to see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 5050 Made Street NE — $574,999 — Deanwood
    Open Sat. 12-2 p.m. — Molly Branson
    “New, semi-detached townhome in Deanwood! 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 1 half bath. What’s not to love with over 2,600 square feet of spacious, open floor plans, beautiful flooring, an abundance of window light and recessed lighting. Enter the foyer on the main level featuring two bedrooms or offices if you prefer, a family room or den with a full bath. The second floor holds the formal living and dining areas, powder room, a modern streamlined kitchen with an expansive island, deep pantry, pendant lighting, stainless-steel appliances, and quartz countertops offset by white shaker cabinetry. Seated on the upper level is the primary suite that can easily accommodate a king size bed, an en suite bathroom and a walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms with a full bath are on this level as well as the convenience of a laundry room. Full baths feature subway tile, and large format floor tiles in white and grey neutral colors. Deanwood offers a suburban feel of lifestyle and community with easy access to local dining and shopping. Perfect for a house-hacking opportunity too!”
  • 2113 11th Street NW — $1,599,999 — Shaw/U Street
    Open Sat. 12-2 p.m. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Debi Fox
    “Stylish, Contemporary 5 BR, 5 BA, Row House in the sought after neighborhood of Shaw in the U Street Corridor, wtih approximately 2800 sq. ft. of living space. Well maintained by the original owners, looks like new! Owners residence is on the top 2 levels with a rental unit on the first floor level.”
  • 1115 H Street NE #501 — $395,900 — H Street Corridor
    Open Sat. 1:30-3:30 p.m. — Jordan Parker
    “RARELY available, we invite you to 1115 H Street NE right in the heart of the H Street Corridor. You can’t miss this quaint LIGHT FILLED 1BD | 1BA condo featuring FRESH paint throughout, gleaming hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and community roof top!”
  • 1443 Oak Street NW #102 — $299,900 — Columbia Heights
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Felicia Brewster
    “This light-filled one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo features an in-unit washer and dryer, hardwood floors, and spacious living and bedroom spaces. The kitchen features updated granite countertops, a gas stove, and plenty of counter space/storage.”
  • 88 V Street SW #801 — $1,575,000 — Capitol Gateway
    Open Sun. 1-2:30 p.m. — Jon Lahey
    “This two bed, two and a half bath sits waterfront on pioneering development in Buzzards Point. You’ll enjoy coffee on your balcony watching the sunrise, grilling on the rooftop while taking in the cityscape, the two minute walk to paddle board on the Potomac and the free electric car charging station.”
  • 709 Newton Place NW — $699,900 — Petworth
    Open Sun. 12-2 p.m. — Liz Ho
    “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.”
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