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Real Estate Fresh Finds: June 15

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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: 1117 10th Street NW #311

“Custom Comfort at Quincy Court — Quincy Court Condominiums — already offering you the world where downtown, Mount Vernon Square, Shaw, and Logan Circle meet – is ready to welcome you to a world of contemporary comfort and dynamic design. Already looking lovely, the lobby and other common areas will soon undergo a fabulous facelift. And Unit 311, a gorgeous 2 bedroom, 1 bath unit, goes even further with custom window treatments and a dazzling 2022 kitchen remodel perfectly crafted for this stunning space. Raise the electric blinds and sunlight will pour into this corner unit, highlighting the high-end remodel, custom light fixtures, and so much more. Overwhelmed by this inviting aesthetic? Not to worry. You can always step out onto your private balcony for a breath of fresh air. Or head to the shared rooftop to sun yourself, grill dinner, or simply soak in the views above Washington from every direction. If you can bear to tear yourself away, the city is at your doorstep, the Metro is a mere two blocks, and your secure premier parking spot is tucked into the building’s garage.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 5 BR/5.5 BA French castle-style detached home with 6,300+ square feet spread across 4 levels on a full 1-acre lot that allows the owner to expand the main home or subdivide to resell 2 extra separate homes/lots — all for $8.75M.
  • “Great Property you don’t want to miss! [3 BR/1.5 BA] Rowhouse with basement in Brookland on block across from Noyes Elementary School. Off street parking in rear, forced air heating system and wood floors.”
  • This “3 BR/3.5 BA penthouse stunner with private roof terrace & parking in sought-after Petworth. This luminous and spacious 2-level home with west (front) and east (back) exposures boasts an open floor plan with white oak floors throughout; a chef’s kitchen featuring state-of-the art appliances, gas cooking and a massive breakfast bar.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “spacious 1064 square foot 3 bedroom and 2 full bath condo” with an open layout, hardwood floors, upgraded kitchen, and a fantastic location in the U Street Corridor.

Coffee with Coleman: Is Now a Bad Time to Be Buying a House?

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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.

Are you thinking about buying a house in this market?

It seems like it’s softening and interest rates are going up. We recently took the plunge and thought it might be helpful to put our thoughts out there to give you some perspective on what we thought.

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. 

The Big Corporations Are Finally Catching Up to Well-Paid Maids

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Some of the country’s biggest corporations are finally catching up to Well-Paid Maids.

On May 16, Well-Paid Maids, a living-wage cleaning company here in D.C., raised its starting wages to $22 an hour.

Less than two weeks later, Bank of America and Apple followed suit.

OK, so maybe we’re being a little cheeky. But the fact that Well-Paid Maids raised its starting wages before these billion-dollar companies proves Well-Paid Maids lives by its name.

In fact, let’s do a quick comparison:

  • Well-Paid Maids ended 2021 with about 20 employees and did $800,000 in revenue.
  • Bank of America has more than 200,000 employees and did nearly $90 billion in revenue in 2021.
  • Apple has more than 150,000 employees and did more than $378 billion in revenue in 2021.

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DC Open House List for This Weekend

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Another consecutive weekend with 300+ D.C. open houses as we head into the summer shows that the typical market slump at this time of year is still nowhere to be seen. While inventory may feel slim to some homebuyers, there are still plenty of great options. Take a look at our favorite open houses below and  to see the full Open House List,  click here.

  • 631 D Street NW #1234 — $495,000 — Penn Quarter
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Zach Lipson
    “Just in time for July 4th, you can watch the fireworks bursting over the Washington Monument from your own window or better yet, from the building’s amazing roof deck! This top floor, 1 bedroom condo offers light and views from the living room, kitchen and bedroom balconies. The living room features beautiful built-ins to feature all your favorite books and mementos. The kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances and an eat-in island. Enjoy the convenience of city living with access to everything Washington, D.C. has to offer with two major Metro stop only blocks away. Explore the museums on the Mall or check out what’s going on in Penn Quarter and Chinatown. The Lafayette is an amenity-rich, pet friendly building with a rooftop pool, rooftop lounge with grills and seating, gym, community room, courtyard, and movie screening room. Parking is available for rent in the building.”
  • 3016 Thayer Street NE — $885,000 — Woodridge
    Open Sat. 12-2 p.m. — Sabrina Shorts
    “This four-bedroom 4.5 bathroom with an expansive backyard is awaiting its new owner. The open concept and natural light flow throughout the house.”
  • 4403 Kansas Avenue NW — $1,069,000 — Petworth
    Open Sun. 2-5 p.m. — Carlos Garcia
    “Fabulous end-unit townhouse with huge corner lot yard! This 3 BR 3.5 BA home recently underwent a top-to-bottom renovation, and boasts top of the line finishes throughout. Hardwood floors and tons of light through large windows and 3 exposures.”
  • 1121 G Street NE #2 — $899,000 — H Street
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Andres Serafini
    “This totally redeveloped condo with 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath, PLUS large den welcomes you with lots of natural light, open floor plan, and shining hardwood floors throughout. The reason this unique Double Wide model is set apart from others in D.C. is because two properties were combined to create this expansive unit with vast living and entertaining space on one floor.”
  • 555 Massachusetts Avenue NW #717 — $599,900 — Mt Vernon Triangle
    Open Sun. 12-2 p.m. — Stacey Barton
    “Luxury, convenience and style in the heart of Mount Vernon Triangle! Spacious and bright 1 br/1 ba+den with assigned, full-sized garage parking space (next to elevator) and extra storage. This is an excellent floor plan and smart use of space.”
  • 139 North Carolina Avenue SE — $1,550,000 — Capitol Hill
    Open Fri. 5-7 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Jackie Havard
    “Built in 1900 and located on one of the best blocks in D.C., 139 North Carolina is all dignified beauty and cozy vibes. She is splendid in length and provides three levels for living. She is a stunning beauty with carefully preserved architectural details, wood floors throughout, an updated kitchen that would delight the most finicky of chefs, huge windows with so much natural light flooding in and a backyard that is a perfect oasis.”

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Real Estate Fresh Finds: June 8

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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: 5223 Western Avenue NW

“Renovated top to bottom, this fully detached Colonial home offers enormous charm and appeal with high standards of craftsmanship, design, and quality product features. The well thought out floor plan has distinctive style with French doors that open to an office or den, a half bath, coat closet, formal living room with a gas fired fireplace and large dining room open to an expanded gourmet kitchen offset by a family room. Perfect for a work at home environment. The kitchen boasts ample space showcasing white cabinetry, pendant lighting, stainless steel appliances, Bosch gas range and refrigerator, a center island, gorgeous quartz countertops and a deep pantry. Just off the kitchen is a large IPE deck overlooking a fenced-in yard with a walkway to the garage. Beautiful, engineered hardwoods, recessed lighting and solid core doors with top-of-the-line hardware grace the light-filled main and upper levels. On the upper level, you’ll find four bedrooms and three full baths. The primary suite has a large, ensuite bathroom with a dual vanity, glass shower, and large soaking tub. The laundry is located on the upstairs level for your convenience. The lower level provides additional entertaining space with a modern, full bath and a fifth bedroom with a large window. This space is perfect for an au pair/in-law suite or even AirBNB with its own private entrance on the side of the home. With this home, comes peace of mind with a brand-new roof, new HVAC system, new appliances, and new water heater. The private garage is for one car and has ample storage for bikes and more.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 6 BR/3 FB/2 HB “150-year-old farmhouse on over an acre of land” in North Cleveland Park with 5,700+ square feet, featuring a welcoming front porch, formal dining room, library, multiple fireplaces, 2 laundry rooms, a huge rec room and parking for up to 6 cars — all for just shy of $6M.
  • “A unique serpentine home in historic Shaw, built by John Nourse, a civil War Captain. With 8 bedrooms and 4 baths, convert to an elegant single family/embassy residence or build luxury condos. This is currently an extremely profitable airbnb/rental property and presents various opportunities for those with vision to purchase as a 1031 exchange or growth investment.”
  • “Roomy [Petworth] row house was fully renovated in 2016″ with 4 BR/3.5 BA spread across nearly 2k total sq. ft. “includes wide open main level floor plan with beautiful hardwood floors, coffered ceilings, stylish trim, unique design details, gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, classic white cabinets” and a “huge slider glass doors to the back yard entertainment areas.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 2 BR/2 BA condo unit in Logan Circle being sold AS-IS and includes 1 parking space.

Well-Paid Maids Sets a New Starting Wage

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Photo via Pictures of Money/flickr

Last month, Well-Paid Maids raised its starting wage to $22 an hour.

The District’s only living-wage cleaning company was already paying employees $20 an hour — well over the hourly median wage of $15.51 for cleaners and housekeepers in the DMV area, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

But founder Aaron Seyedian knew it was time for another increase. 

Inflation is at an all-time high, and the cost of living continues to rise faster than it has in decades. Food, rent, health care, transportation and more are all becoming more expensive.

When Aaron launched Well-Paid Maids in 2017, he vowed to be different from other cleaning companies. At the time, he paid employees a starting wage of $16 an hour. Through the years, he’s increased the minimum based on the standards calculated by Living Wage For US.

“This is a no BS brand,” he says. “Our name, by design, forces us to be faithful to our mission.”

By supporting Well-Paid Maids, you’re supporting a company dedicated to changing the standards in traditionally low-wage industries.

Learn more about Well-Paid Maids and book your cleaning at WellPaidMaids.com.

City Ridge: French Open Watch Party This Sunday!

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Calling all tennis fans to celebrate the 2022 French Open at City Ridge!

Let’s have a BALL at City Ridge for their first ever French Open Watch Party!

Gather with friends and family to watch the 2022 French Open men’s singles final on City Ridge’s expansive Great Lawn on Sunday, June 5 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Cheer on your favorite players on the big screen while playing oversized outdoor games and participating in the French Open Trivia Contest. Be sure to bring your own blanket and chairs for the ultimate watch party experience.

RSVP today!

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DC Open House List for This Weekend

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There are over 300 open houses on the books in the District this weekend. Take a look at our favorite open houses below and  to see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 1940 New Hampshire Avenue NW — $1,250,000 — Dupont/U StreetCorridor
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Joe Himali
    “Located in the heart of Dupont Circle at the epicenter of the city and all of its amenities, 1940 New Hampshire Avenue, NW is a modern urban oasis. This end-unit row home offers an airy and contemporary 1,650 square foot open plan with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and two flexible den/office spaces. The entry opens to a magnificent and sun-flooded open living and dining area, highlighted by a southeastern facing bay window. Modern design and historic features can be found throughout the home, with recessed lighting, exposed brick, floating staircase, and original rosette and fluted trim windows showcasing the thoughtful and impeccable style of the home. The open living and dining space is airy and spacious, allowing for hosting both grand events and enjoying cozy evenings relaxing at home. You’ll find a custom built-in fireplace and entertainment center, built-in sound system, soaring 9ft. 4in. ceilings and handsome hardwood floors. The gourmet kitchen is a delight, with handsome extended height Kraftmaid wood cabinetry, natural stone countertops and a suite of high-end stainless-steel appliances. Up the custom floating staircase, the entire upper level is an incredible primary suite. Immediately at the top of the stairs is a private sitting room or office space that could be used as a sleeping area. The primary bathroom is fully updated and is highlighted by a large double vanity and a sumptuous frameless glass shower with two shower heads and a shower bench. The spacious front-facing primary bedroom feels miles away from the rest of the home, allowing a quiet and private haven. Oozing with charm, the room features an exposed brick wall, halogen cable lighting and three windows overlooking charming Victorian rowhouses.”
  • 5009 Astor Place SE — $640,000 — Marshall Heights
    Open Sat. 1-4 p.m. & Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Tumi Demuren
    “Brand New [4 BR/3.5 BA] townhouse comes with ample space and amazing natural light” features “large bedrooms, 2 living rooms, wet bar, and a private back yard.”
  • 5223 Western Avenue NW — $1,450,000 — AU Park
    Open Sat. 12-2 p.m. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Molly Branson
    “Renovated top to bottom, this fully detached Colonial home offers enormous charm and appeal with high standards of craftsmanship, design, and quality product features. The well thought out floor plan has distinctive style with French doors that open to an office or den, a half bath, coat closet, formal living room with a gas fired fireplace and large dining room open to an expanded gourmet kitchen offset by a family room.”
  • 203 16th Street SE — $1,049,000 — Hill East
    Open Sat. & Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Liz Ho
    “This well-maintained and thoughtfully updated open floor plan home in Hill East is fully turn-key and ready for its next chapter. Updates by the owner include: a brand new roof, *owned* solar panels, custom built shelves and cabinets, stainless steel kitchen appliances, replaced HVAC compressor, powder room vanity, replacement of lead water main, and brand new water heater. Your new home has hardwood floors, exposed brick, and recessed lighting throughout.”
  • 1121 G Street NE #2 — $899,000 — H Street Corridor
    Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Andres Serafini
    “This totally redeveloped condo with 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath, PLUS large den welcomes you with lots of natural light, open floor plan, and shining hardwood floors throughout. The reason this unique Double Wide model is set apart from others in D.C. is because two properties were combined to create this expansive unit with vast living and entertaining space on one floor.”
  • 808 Decatur Street NW — $1,049,000 — Petworth
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Dina Paxenos
    “What better place to enjoy the summer than relaxing in this south facing back patio or on the shaded deck? The unusually large outdoor space offers a deck with retractable awning, flagstone patio, grassy landscaped yard and a rare detached 2 car garage. All this space is super rare and ready for the next lucky owner.”
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