We’ll be kicking off our three-part series on Anne Arundel County with Severn, Maryland. The moderately sized city of Severn is located just about halfway between D.C. and Baltimore, making it a great location for families who have a business in both cities or who just wish to get away from the hustle and bustle
The Three F’s For Designing Your Dream Home
Designing your new home starts well before construction actually begins. Sometimes it starts even before your lot is cleared. The reason is that design is much more than choosing the countertops and paint color (though that is part of the process). Designing your home is about choosing the layout that works best for your family—and
The Pros of Purchasing a New Construction: Financing Options
One of the biggest and possibly most nerve-racking parts of purchasing a new construction home is getting the funds together. If you’ve purchased a home before, you know the lending portion of the process can be stressful, invasive, and time-consuming. However, when it comes to financing new construction, the process can be much smoother and
Trotters Glen Model Home Overview
This community is a special one, and we’re excited to talk about it because Olney is one of the best places to live in Montgomery County. If you read our area analysis on Montgomery County, you’ll remember we chose Olney as a top location. Olney is an area where families and young professionals alike
Best Neighborhoods in Montgomery County, Part III: Silver Spring
Silver Spring has always been a prime location for families looking to put down roots close to D.C. The area’s proximity to the city and moderate home prices make it an easy choice for single individuals and growing families alike. In recent years Silver Spring has seen its own rejuvenation with the introduction of modern
Purchasing a New Construction: Choosing the Builder
Finding the right builder for your new construction home is a huge part of the puzzle. If you’ve just started your search you may be seeing many similar-looking houses, and you could be thinking they’re all alike, so what does it matter which one you choose—it matters a lot. How you judge and choose a
Best Neighborhoods in Montgomery County, Part 1: Bethesda
Welcome to the first part of our three-part series on Montgomery County. If you’re considering Montgomery County as a place to call home you should check out our recent area analysis of this large and diverse area just outside of Washington D.C. As you know by now, the D.C. area is growing rapidly and dozens
Loudoun Valley Model Home Overview
We covered the best new construction communities in Loudoun County, Virginia in a recent series and briefly touched on the amenity-rich Loudoun Valley. Here’s our deep-dive into the exciting area and the new construction homes available there. Toll Brothers is currently building and selling three different styles of home in this neighborhood. All are attached
Purchasing a New Construction: From Picking the Lot to Moving In
If you’ve read Purchasing a New Construction: First Steps, you know the first—and most important—part of the process is choosing an experienced realtor to have on your side. It’s fine to go out with the family on weekends to preview new construction communities, but don’t sign anything (or give out your contact information) without first
Area Analysis: Loudoun County: Brambleton
For this third installment of our series on Loudoun County, we’ll be covering Brambleton, Virginia. This master-planned community in the eastern portion of the county began its life in the early 2000s. The vision for Brambleton and its development go far beyond what most of us imagine when we think of “master-planned community.” The developers