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
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
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,
Four Things to Know If You’re New to Living in the DMV
Life in the DMV—the metro area comprising D.C. and the surrounding Maryland and Virginia counties—is unique, unlike anywhere else in the country. Even if you’ve lived in other state capital cities, there are some things bound to surprise you. Here are four things that you might find interesting about your new potential home in the
Make Building New Attainable in Current Conditions
Building a new home isn’t exactly an inexpensive endeavor. But building a new home in the DMV—a consistently desirable market—comes with the accompanying less-than-desirable price tag. Throw in today’s interest rates and housing market and it’s easy to see how prospective buyers may become overwhelmed or even priced out of the purchase before they truly
3 DMV Real Estate Trends from Early 2023
The past few years have thrown some long-standing real estate patterns for a curve. But as we look back at the first few months of 2023, we can already see some new (and returning) patterns emerging, along with perhaps a return to some level of predictability—in some areas, at least. Here are three trends we’re
2023 New Construction Floor Plan Trends We’re Loving
Over the last few years, we’ve seen indoor spaces trend toward brighter, lighter colors with natural wood elements incorporated throughout and a resurgence of blues, greens, and beige tones. But styling finishes aren’t the only things that have evolved. As we’ve started the new year, we’ve explored new builder floorplans and found several emerging architectural
5 Ways to Stretch Your Dollar When Buying a Home in the DMV
Buying a home anywhere in the recent market can be challenging, but searching in the DMV, one of the nation’s most notoriously expensive real estate markets, comes with extra cost considerations for many. Get a great home by stretching your dollar further with these tips. 1. Expand your radius This is a bit of common