A look at how real estate is doing — May 2022 snapshot

A look at how real estate is doing — May 2022 snapshot

June will be an interesting month and I look forward to sharing those numbers with you. As you will see, the market determines the value of the home. If it’s priced too low, you will get a six-figure escalation. When priced just right, or a little too high, the market will tell you so. If you need a strategy to buy or sell a home successfully, contact me. Just remember, there is no National real estate market, there are hundreds of thousands of real estate markets in the US.

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Roosevelt HS students gain real world experience at DC Paid Summer Internships

Roosevelt HS students gain real world experience at DC Paid Summer Internships

Nine students at Roosevelt High School are participating in paid summer internships through the NAF (National Academy Foundation) program at their school. The NAF program was started at Roosevelt two years ago as part of the DC CTE Network and sponsors two programs: Culinary Arts, and Global Service and Diplomacy. NAF’s mission includes bringing work-based learning experiences by partnering with high schools in high-need communities across America.

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Win tickets to the Nationals vs Brewers game on June 11th!

Win tickets to the Nationals vs Brewers game on June 11th!

Wanna go out to the ballgame?

Petworth News and Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George are giving away 2 tickets to the Washington Nationals versus the Milwaukee Brewers game on Saturday, June 11th at 4:05pm.

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Home Rule Music Festival on June 11th celebrates home-grown music, culture and community

Home Rule Music Festival on June 11th celebrates home-grown music, culture and community

Home Rule Records on Kennedy Street and the HR Music & Film Preservation Foundation are hosting an awesome free music event on June 11th at 3pm at the Parks at Walter Reed.

We’re giving away VIP Tickets!

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Coach Lou approaches 20 years as the Director of the Emery Heights Soldiers

Coach Lou approaches 20 years as the Director of the Emery Heights Soldiers

Lewis Turner is an icon at Emery Heights Community Center, located at Madison Street and Georgia Avenue NW. Known as Coach Lou to everyone at Emery Heights, Turner is a mainstay to the community.

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PSA: Piney Branch is going to be a mess next week

PSA: Piney Branch is going to be a mess next week

DDOT sent out a notice that Piney Branch, from Arkansas to Beach Drive is going to have temporary lane closures starting Tuesday, May 31st through Friday, June 3rd as they work on the 16th Street bridge repair work.

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Robert White is running for Mayor of DC. And that's a Very Good Thing.

Robert White is running for Mayor of DC. And that's a Very Good Thing.

Muriel Bowser has done a good job over her two terms... but crime remains high, and while more police are needed citywide, MPD isn't the only answer to rising crime. Expanded city services, violence interrupters, mental health officers and advocates are needed. Creating a fairer economic landscape and giving people a step up, ensuring affordable housing is available, and that residents get equal opportunities as development continues should be a greater focus.

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CANCELED: Bring the family to "Bon(d)fire Friday" at MPD's 4D headquarters

CANCELED: Bring the family to "Bon(d)fire Friday" at MPD's 4D headquarters

CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER.

As part of their community outreach program, MPD is hosting their second “Bon(d)fire Friday” event on May 27th starting at 4pm at 6001 Georgia Ave NW.

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DC Water is installing green infrastructure across Petworth

DC Water is installing green infrastructure across Petworth

DC Water is undertaking “One of the largest environmental projects in the history of the city. We’re building 18 miles of tunnels and then building green infrastructure at the surface. All of which is intended to reduce overflows to DC creeks and rivers.” The water company is installing the upgrades in Petworth alleys and public spaces.

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A look at how real estate is doing — April 2022 snapshot

A look at how real estate is doing — April 2022 snapshot

In this sponsored series, local realtor Peter Fortner features a neighborhood in the DMV area and shows how home prices are doing, for comparison’s sake but also for those that might who might be thinking about a move.

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An arrest in the Decatur Street assault as the victims slowly heal

An arrest in the Decatur Street assault as the victims slowly heal

Two teens have been arrested and charged with aggravated assault. The victim and his family are relieved, but still concerned and anxious.

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A proposed building on 14th Street casts a shadow on a neighborhood and light onto the need for affordable housing

A proposed building on 14th Street casts a shadow on a neighborhood and light onto the need for affordable housing

A large proposed development on 14th Street is designed to create a significant amount of affordable housing while preserving an art space for the future. It’s also creating both vocal opposition and support. Now the decision to build moves to the DC Zoning Board.

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Bourbon & Bluegrass returns with music & more at Lincoln's Cottage

Bourbon & Bluegrass returns with music & more at Lincoln's Cottage

Bourbon & Bluegrass is coming back for in-person enjoyment on May 21st and May 22nd at Lincoln’s Cottage.

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Councilmember's Corner: Why I support the Dance Loft affordable housing project

Councilmember's Corner: Why I support the Dance Loft affordable housing project

Today, DC faces a staggering affordable housing crisis. The workers who serve this city are priced out of living in most of our neighborhoods, and homeownership is a distant dream for many lifelong DC residents. The skyrocketing cost of living here is fueling our homelessness crisis, eviction crisis, foreclosure crisis, and displacement crisis.

The core DC value of being a welcoming city is undermined by housing prices that systematically push people out and keep people out.

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