Get on your bike and ride!

There are so many ways to celebrate Bike Month in the DMV, like

Bike to Work Day, Thursday, May 15 2025! Our Team and many of our clients enjoy riding year round by biking to work, school, shops, museums, riding to exercise, and with family and friends. Heck, some of us don't even drive! Join us to be part of a movement for safer streets, connected communities, a healthier planet, and happier people! And if you live on the Hill, consider joining us for some of the Hill Family Biking rides. There's one on May 17 called the Kidical Mass - Tiny Streets 3 Ride. Check it out HERE! and join the fun!

Looking for something "Adults Only" involving bicycles, but NOT spandex?? Consider joining 600 or so bike riders for the monthly "DC Bike Party Slow Ride" that takes over the streets of DC w/flashing lights and amplified music, and often involves themed costumes. You've likely heard them roll through the Hill over the years. The next one is this Friday, May 16, w/official departure from Dupont Circle at 8pm, but there will be a contingent of Hill cyclists rolling out at 7:15 pm. Ping Jeanne if you'd like to be part of this.

~ jeanne, phil, meg, alex, annie and christine

Real Estate in the News

The #1 Thing Sellers Need to Know About Their Asking Price

When you put your house on the market, you want to sell it quickly and for the best price possible; that’s generally the goal. But too many sellers are shooting too high right now. They don’t realize the market has shifted as inventory has grown. The side effect? Price cuts are on the rise, but they really don’t have to be. Here’s why.

Courtesy of Keeping Current Matters

Team News and Sponsorships

Ticket giveaway plus a free concert!

Calling all baseball fans and music lovers! Answer this trivia question for a chance to win 2 tickets to the Nats game on Friday, 6/6 6:45 PM against the Texas Rangers: Section 132. Row D, PLUS a concert w/Natasha Bedingfield. The rest is still unwritten...🎶

How long have the Nationals been in DC?

Email: christine.oreilly@compass.com

...even more tickets and no crazy trivia question!

DC United has some great home games coming up and you can be there! Let us know if you have any interest and we will keep you in mind! Pick a match, any match.

Sat 5/24 7:30 vs NY Red Bulls

Wed 5/28 7:30 vs NE Revolution 

Sat 6/7 7:30 vs Chicago Fire

Email: christine.oreilly@compass.com

Upcoming Events

Our team is also happy to sponsor the following fun upcoming events! Hope to see you there!

5/17: Brent Elementary Gala: Off to the Races

5/18: Cap Hill Classic Jeanne will be part of the Bike Brigade again.

5/20: Everyone Home DC - Spring Social

Local Happenings

RFK Stadium News

The Washington Commanders and D.C. officials agreed to construct a 65,000-seat domed stadium on the RFK site. The $3.7 billion project includes significant investments from both the team and the city, earmarked for infrastructure, housing, retail, and a sports complex. Groundbreaking is expected after RFK Stadium's demolition in 2026, with the stadium projected to open for the 2030 NFL season.

More HERE.

FREE Lead Pipe Replacement for DC Homeowners

DC Water is replacing lead water service lines for FREE! 

Lead pipes pose serious health problems, and there is a FREE solution for DC homeowners (who must provide permission 1st), but time is of the essence! Look up your address on this map. If you have questions, please contact Lead Free DC at lead@dcwater.com or 202-787-4044.

All Month Long

Passport DC

Travel the world without leaving the District! The annual Passport DC event program features embassy tours, cultural festivals, performances, and workshops all month long.

Click HERE to learn more.

May 16-18

Spring Wine Festival at Mount Vernon

Bring a picnic blanket to Mount Vernon for the Spring Wine Festival. Enjoy Virginia wine and live jazz music along the banks of the Potomac.

Click HERE to learn more.

Lifestyle Tips and Tricks

15 Secrets to Selling Your Home Faster

Great photos, fresh curb appeal and the right asking price are just some of the ways you can close a deal quickly.

Courtesy of U.S. News

49 Beautiful Outdoor Rugs for Every Style and Need

Make your outdoor space an inviting place to lounge by adding a pretty and practical rug.

Courtesy of HGTV

Home Features That Will Increase the Value of Your Property

Pros weigh in on which home extras—from smart technology and pot fillers to garbage disposals—are truly worth your money.

Courtesy of Martha Stewart

How can Private Exclusives help our Buyers and Sellers?

There is an exciting amount of inventory coming on the market in upcoming weeks and months! We might know of a home that Sellers choose to market privately, or are open to showing early to our vetted COMPASS Buyers. This is an advantage which only signed COMPASS Seller and Buyer clients have access to. We are happy to discuss this opportunity with you and your friends and family!

Find out more HERE!

Collections

Collections is a tool we use to share a curated, visually-pleasing group of listings with our clients. Every month we set up new public listings as a collection so we keep our clients up to date on any new listings that have popped up. Check them out below and EMAIL us to discuss how we can help you find the home of your dreams!

Featured Listings

Navy Yard

415 I St SE

4 BD 3.5 BA Garage & Roof Deck $1,175,000

Columbia Heights

1038 Lamont St NW, #1A

1 BD 1 BA Beautiful garden $372,500

Eckington

308 U St NE, Unit 1

2 BD 2.5 BA $543,000

Capitol Hill

305 C St NE, Unit 108

Studio 1 BA 434 SF $239,900

Riverdale Pk-under contract

6201 43rd Street

4 BD 2 BA 3-season porch $624,900

Capitol Hill - for sale in PRivate Exclusive (open 5/18)

1426 C St SE

3 BD 2 BA Porch Front $1,200,000

The Jeanne Phil Meg Team at Compass

jeannephilmeg@compass.com

jeanne harrison: (202) 841-7717

phil guire: (202) 255-8401

meg shapiro: (202) 329-4068

alex schindlbeck: (202) 699-0141

annie richardson: (202) 740-5084

christine o'reilly, team manager

o: (202) 545-6900