While much of the DMV is filled with the bustle and energy city living brings, those searching for city accessibility with the quiet comforts and scenic appeal of the country will love Fauquier County, Virginia. Nestled into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains estate, this picturesque county sits just 40 minutes west of Washington,
A Great Neighborhood for Active Living in Lake Frederick, Virginia
Located in the foothills of the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains lies Lake Frederick, Virginia, a 117-acre lake owned by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF). The lake itself offers residents ample water activities, and the surrounding areas are an active nature-lovers paradise. Things to do in the Lake Frederick, Virginia, area Lake
Birchwood at Brambleton Model Home Overview
Nestled in the heart of Ashburn just south of the Dulles Greenway, and surrounded by more than 250 acres of common green space, Brambleton has cemented itself as the perfect place to call home. Birchwood at Brambleton, a close-knit active community, caters to active adults aged 55+ with contemporary and classically designed homes designed for
Montrose Farm Estates Model Home Overview
One of the most picturesque locations in Loudon County is on its northwest side, in the community of Purcellville, Virginia. Here in this quaint yet convenient corner of metro D.C., Van Metre Homes is offering a rare opportunity for beautiful rustic mountain views combined with the ease of close proximity to area hotspots and major
Best Neighborhoods in Fairfax County, Part I: Chantilly, Virginia
Welcome to the first part of our series covering the best neighborhoods in Fairfax County, Virginia. For this edition, we’re visiting the quaint, charming, and super-convenient town of Chantilly. Located just 24 miles west of Washington D.C., Chantilly offers the peace and quiet you crave after a long week in the city blended with all
The Preserve at Westfields: Model Home Overview
If you know anything about the local real estate market, you know that Van Metre has a reputation for building amazing luxury homes. But even so, The Preserve at Westfields stands out with its commitment to luxury. In this community, Van Metre is offering its Regatta Collection which perfectly exemplifies how their urban townhomes are
Van Metre The Preserve at Westfields Community Spotlight
The value of the luxury townhomes at The Preserve at Westfields is immediately apparent. Featuring Van Metre’s Regatta Collection, this neighborhood offers a higher level of quality than you’ll find at almost any other community in the area. Luxury touches such as Monogram appliances, Kichler lighting, and KraftMaid Cabinetry are included in the Regatta Collection.
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
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
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
