With its proximity to Washington, D.C., and abundant scenery, it’s easy to see why Prince William County is a popular choice for local county workers and D.C. commuters alike. Although it is not directly connected to the D.C. Metro system, commuters have access to public transportation via the VRE train system. Major freeways, including 95
Beacon Park At Belmont Bay—Community Spotlight
As we gain life experience and wisdom, shouldn’t we also gain added comforts and lifestyle improvements? That is exactly what Belmont Bay helps residents accomplish. Located in Woodbridge, Virginia, Miller & Smith’s Beacon Park at Belmont Bay blends the peace of riverside living with convenience, style, and beauty created specifically for Active Adults 55 years
5 Kitchen Trends to Follow
Of all the rooms in your home, few receive more traffic than your kitchen. Let’s do the math: assuming you’re home to eat an average of two meals a day; that in itself is 10 meals a week. Multiply that times 2.5 people in the household, times 50 weeks per year, and that’s 1,250 trips
5 Things We Saw in 2021 From Builders We Love
The past year was filled with challenges—some-more expected than others—and the home construction market was no exception. Supply chain issues caused shortages throughout the world, some of which (like wood) impacted home builders and buyers alike through supply and associated price jumps. Despite the challenges, builders continued to do their best to deliver quality construction
How to Know What You Need and What You Don’t— Quiet Types Edition
Looking for a new home in the DMV is an exciting time, but with the number of options available and the sheer size of the area and different neighborhoods, the search can quickly become overwhelming. Minimize distractions by knowing what to prioritize as you look and how, as a quiet type, your preferences and criteria
How to Know What You Need and What You Don’t: Growing Family Edition
One of the wonderful things about searching for a new home in the DMV is that you have an abundance of options. Charming brownstones in Adams Morgan, colonial charm in Alexandria, Virginia, easy coastal access with a larger lot in Bowie, Maryland—the list goes on. Options are a great thing, as long as you know
Exactly What To Look Out For If You’re Planning To Sell In 2021
2021 is definitely a great year for home sellers. Everything seems to be going their way. Homes are selling for well over the listed price and are usually only on the market for a few days. But there are still things sellers need to be aware of in this kind of whirlwind real estate market.
Exactly What to Look Out for If You’re a Buyer in 2021
So far, 2021 has been a very exciting time in the U.S. housing market. Buyers and sellers alike are taking advantage of this rare opportunity. While sellers are able to get top dollar for their homes and seeing incredible returns, buyers have access to historically low-interest rates which offset the higher asking prices and give
How to Tell If We’re Heading toward a Market Shift
For the better part of the last decade we’ve been in a seller’s market, and each year this seller’s market has gotten stronger. Even during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the U.S. real estate market reached record sale and sale price numbers despite the fact that the country was experiencing the worst
Is 2021 a Good Year to Buy a Rental Property?
In a market as hot as the one we’re experiencing, does it make sense to buy a rental property? The simple answer is, yes, as long as the numbers make sense for you. Just like purchasing a rental property in any other market, it all comes down to the potential profitability of the property and
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