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,
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
Four Reasons to Build a New Home in Maryland
Building a new home in the D.C. metro comes with an expansive area to choose from that spans two states in addition to the District proper. Each city within each state comes with its own feel and benefits, but the same could be said of the state you choose in general. Here are four of
New Home Kitchen Trends to Follow in 2023
The average cost to remodel a kitchen is $150 per square foot, and with the average kitchen in the United States measuring in at 250 square feet, that means it will cost around $37,500 to remodel—and that’s without enhanced finishes, upscale appliances, or the extra square footage from extended eat-in spaces that are found in
Unlock Success with Your New-Build Floorplan: 4 Key Factors for Optimized New-Home Planning
The new-home-build process is filled with choices, but aside from selecting your builder, perhaps no choice has a bigger impact on your final “product” than your floorplan selection. We all know things look different on paper than a real-life walkthrough, so if you have an opportunity to see a model, it’s a definite advantage. However,
New Home Building Trends to Watch For
Through the end of 2022 and into the beginning of 2023, we’ve seen numerous shifts in the new-home-building landscape. Some, like the return of a somewhat more stabilized market, were fairly predictable. Others, like continually climbing interest rates were less so. Add to it all a seemingly more stable supply chain and the inflation appearing
Things to Keep in Mind When Planning Your New-Build Bathroom
Every part of your new home is sure to be exciting, but few areas define your personal retreat more than your kitchen and bathrooms. The primary bath in particular sets a tone, serving as not just a place to get ready in the mornings but also to settle in and settle down for the night.
Unlock Your Outdoor Potential: 5 New-Build Ideas to Stay on Top of the Trends
One of the many advantages to living in the D.C. metro area is the presence of four defined seasons, paired with a fairly moderate climate that allows us to enjoy the great outdoors most of—if not all of— the year. If you’re building a new home in the area, make sure your new build has