One of the greatest things about living in the DMV is that the area is truly a confluence of people from all over the world. And while there are countless opportunities throughout the year to experience and appreciate the many opportunities living in such a diverse area affords, there is no time more magical than
New-Build Homes Landscaping 101
Building a new home is filled with decisions. Which lot will you pick? Which floorplan? What color scheme will you use? Not to mention hundreds of other upgrades, options, and selections. But when you build a new home, it isn’t just the home you need to plan for: You’ll also have a yard. We’ve all
Unlocking Excellence: DMV’s High School Power Rankings 2023
Every year, U.S. News and World Report puts out a ranking of high schools. The list includes more than 25,000 public high schools, magnet, and charter schools across the nation and the District of Columbia. The organization released this year’s rankings in August, and numerous schools throughout the DMV earned high-ranking spots. Here are the
Senior Living Solutions: Senior Living Communities for a Fulfilling, Stress-Free Retirement
Everyone dreams of the day when they are able to spend every minute exactly how they choose. Sometimes when we arrive at retirement, filling all those extra hours — the ones not spent commuting, in a meeting, or behind a desk — in a meaningful way seems more difficult than once imagined. It’s important to
Bathroom Dreams in 2023: A Look at Innovative Design Trends
We’ve heard it time and time again: Bathrooms and kitchens sell houses. But the mark on what’s trending seems to be forever moving. Here are 10 bathroom trends we’ve seen pick up in popularity over this year that we’re loving. 1. Light, but not white It’s been a few years since the white-on-white kitchen and
Demystifying The D.C. Metro Housing Inventory: What You Need To Know
It’s been a solid couple of years since the housing market and inventory threw us for a loop. But while building supply issues have leveled out and much of our world has returned to normal (or a new normal, at least), housing inventory remains a frequent topic in the media. So where does the housing
Planning to Build a New Home? Ask Your Potential Builder These six Questions:
Living in the D.C. metro has plenty of perks, and having a variety of diverse neighborhoods and suburbs, beautiful amenities, and tons of options for entertainment and education are just the beginning. While there are undoubtedly plenty of beautiful homes in the District proper and surrounding counties, there are lots of reasons to build new.
Fun Festivals to Check Out This Fall in the DMV
We can finally see the light at the end of the hot, humid tunnel. And as the end of summer draws closer, we’re ready for cooler temps, less tourist traffic, and more of the festivals and fun that make living in the D.C. metro so enjoyable. The fall calendar in every corner of the DMV
4 Real Estate Market Data Takeaways at the 2023 Midpoint
It’s hard to believe we’re already in Q3 of 2023. The year has moved quickly—and, as tends to be the case in our neck of the woods, so has the DMV real estate market. When we last looked at what the market was telling us, we’d seen indicators that some pre-COVID trends might be
Navigating DMV New Builds: 4 Essential Factors to Keep in Mind
If you’ve decided it’s the time to build a new home, you’re undoubtedly entering an exciting time. And if you’ve decided to do so in the DMV, it’s also bound to be an interesting time. The D.C. metro area spans a huge amount of land, and each state, county, and city has its own advantages,
