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“Dear PoPville,

Does anyone knows what’s up with all the yellow Yankee buses all around the city.

We just passed like 6 of them in a row on Constitution (Friday, Dec. 27th)

I saw one that said Metro bus in the window downtown earlier this week but this seems excessive for metro work and they are in really random parts of town.”

From WMATA: “Opening early, under budget: Downtown Metrorail construction wraps up a day ahead of schedule (more…)


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Mother’s Day weekend is shaping up to be a great one for DC homebuyers. With 315+ open houses scheduled across the District, there’s no shortage of opportunities to explore what’s on the market—and the good news is that the majority of showings are happening on Saturday, leaving your Sunday free for brunches, flowers, and family celebrations. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.

  • 3214 Sherman Ave NW — $999,000 — Columbia Heights
    Open Sat. & Sun. 2-4PM — Steve Gaich
    “Own a Piece of DC’s Most Sought-After Neighborhood — With income potential built right in! Columbia Heights doesn’t just have character — it is character. And 3214 Sherman Avenue NW sits at the heart of it all: a strikingly handsome period townhouse that pairs a jaw-dropping original exterior with a renovated, light-filled contemporary interior. This is the rare home that delivers everything — history, style, flexibility, and one of the best locations in the city.”
  • 1024 Cook Dr SE — $750,000 — Randle Heights
    Open Sat. & Sun. 12-3PM — Brendan Mullenholz
    “Enjoy suburban style living with the convenience of city access in this rarely available Craftsman home in Asheford Court. Built in 2016, this charming 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers a bright, open layout with an easy flow from the front sitting area to the spacious family room and into the sun-filled kitchen. Step outside from the kitchen into the backyard featuring trees for shade privacy and plenty of space for entertaining.”
  • 1310 Delafield Pl NW — $1,150,000 — 16th St Heights
    Open Sat. & Sun. 2-4PM — Jen Goroff
    “Rarely available Victorian-style detached single-family home in the sought-after Sixteenth Street Heights neighborhood of NW Washington, DC. This stately 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence blends timeless character with generous living space and classic architectural details.”
  • 612 4th Pl SW — $1,180,000 — Southwest Waterfront
    Open Sun. 2-4PM — Jason Skipworth
    “Welcome home to 612 4th Place SW, luxury townhome living at the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood. 612 4th Place SW is just steps from The Wharf, DC’s newest and hottest waterfront community. Features 4-bedrooms & 3.5-bathrooms, and 2,400 sq. ft. spread out over 3 levels.”

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