While our area is rich in history, it’s also rich in wine, with more than 300 wineries calling the region home. And while the wines themselves have history, what makes our region’s wineries so special is the sense of community they build. You can find local wine at various festivals and external events, but nothing
Discover the Best: Five U-Pick Farms to Explore This Season
School has started. The morning temps are slightly cooler. The volume of tourists is beginning to ease. It all means one thing: The summer-to-fall transition is officially here. While we aren’t quite in full harvest season yet, apple and pumpkin picking is just around the corner. If you’re a fan of pick-your-own-produce farms, we have
5 Things You’ll Need to Age in Place
AARP research recently found that 77 percent of adults age 50+ want to remain in their homes for the long term. That number has remained consistent for more than a decade, giving us good reason to believe it will continue. Given the long-standing desire to age in place, aging adults and a number of active
Senior Living Solutions: Achieve Your Dream Retirement Lifestyle
The stress-free days you’ve been craving are just around the corner. After a lifetime ofwork, you’ll get to embrace the retirement you’ve dreamed of. No more putting off activities for nights, weekends or precious vacation days. Your time will be open for you to enjoy favorite hobbies, learn new skills, visit with family or socialize
Senior Living Solutions: Your Retirement Journey Starts Here
Although there is an allure to spending retired life in a sunny southern state, that may not be an exciting prospect for you. Instead, staying in your current home or moving to a nearby senior living community may be just the ticket you need to a fulfilling retirement. If you’re thinking of renovating your current
Purchasing a New Construction: Researching the Builder
As we’ve mentioned before, purchasing a new construction home is a great way to be able to design your home to have the exact look and feel you want it to. But before you start designing you need to research your builder. There are several ways to do this, and good news: none of these
Why Everyone Should Evaluate Schools Before Choosing a New Home
You might be looking for a new home in a better school district. Or it might not be an issue for your family. Either way, schools should play a big part in any homebuying decision. These days, parents and children aren’t the only ones who may feel the lasting effects of a school’s reputation. Your
Special Events Help You Jump-Start Your Home Search
Grand Openings and other special events are a unique opportunity to get a glimpse into the style and lifestyle that a homebuilder offers within a community. Builders typically pull out all the stops to impress a home shopper and show off their finest offerings. Here are two big ones scheduled for July: Winchester Homes’
Great Deals on Move-In-Now Homes in Active Adult Communities
Homebuilders are offering some great promotions right now on new Move-In-Now Homes in the most sought-after active-adult communities in the area. Many of these communities, targeting 55-or-better homebuyers, feature great amenities like tennis courts, golf courses, fitness centers, community centers and more. These beautiful homes are ready now, waiting for you to settle in to
Consider a Move-In-Now Home for the Benefits of New, Without the Wait
Summer is over and cooler weather is coming, but if you’re a savvy home shopper, the good news is that the new homes market is just heating up. If you want to find the best deals, consider the many Move-In-Now opportunities in new home communities in Northern Virginia, Maryland, D.C., Pennsylvania and West Virginia. They’re
