When building your new home, the sky’s the limit—at least where options are concerned. And while it’s easy to envision our dream home, chances are good that dream is filled with extras and add-ons that aren’t included in the base home price—or budget, for that matter. Those enhancements don’t stop at the walls of your
Stay Ahead in 2024: 2 Essential Real Estate Numbers You Need to Know
The D.C. metro area is in constant motion. But beyond the excitement of Capitol Hill, tourism, and local sports and entertainment, our real estate market has plenty of movement, too. DMV real estate has been hot for decades, even remaining fairly steady compared to other areas of the country during key market downturns. And while
4 Reasons to Buy a New Home in Maryland
Starting a new home search in the Washington, D.C., metro area can be an exciting endeavor. But before you get to picking out color schemes and throw pillows, you need to figure out the bones of the house — and most importantly, the location. Between the DMV’s expansive size and infamous traffic, your location will
Great Schools Give Residents Another Reason to Love Life in the DMV
Every year, U.S. News and World Report puts out a ranking of high schools throughout the nation. The list includes more than 25,000 public high schools, magnet, and charter schools across the nation and the District of Columbia. The ranking methodology considers multiple measurable factors, including college readiness, state assessment proficiency and performance, college curriculum
Brand-New, Luxury Single-Family Homes in Arlington, Virginia
Homebuyers who are looking for the rare opportunity to own a brand-new single-family home in Arlington will want to check out The Grove at Dominion Hills. Situated in the heart of Arlington, The Grove at Dominion Hills is a boutique community of just 40 new luxury single-family homes priced from $1.9 million. The brand-new Rouse
First-Time Home Buyer Guide: 6 Important Things About Inspection
Buying a new home is not like buying a new pair of shoes. While you might try several on to find the perfect fit, that’s about where the similarities end. And unlike that pair of shoes, it isn’t as simple as trying it on, paying, and walking out with your purchase in hand. Instead, once
Three Reasons You’ll Love Montgomery County as Your Home
If you’re contemplating a move to the Maryland portion of the DMV, chances are good you’ve looked for your new home in Montgomery County. With a population of more than 1 million residents, as of the 2020 census, it is known for its highly educated residents along with its varied neighborhoods and wonderful lifestyle. Life
Start the School Year in a New Home in Arlington, Virginia
There is a lot to consider when buying a new home including the neighborhood and school district. Homebuyers who are looking for the rare opportunity to own a brand-new single-family home in Arlington will want to check out The Grove at Dominion Hills. Discover luxury living in the Dominion Hills neighborhood, which was ranked as
Celebrating 60 Years in Business in Award-Winning, Active-Adult Community Birchwood at Brambleton
Local homebuilder, Miller & Smith, is signaling its 60th year in business by building on common ground for a very particular 55+ niche buyer at Nationally Award-winning community, Birchwood at Brambleton in Ashburn, VA. The builder, who has been building in the community since 2001, is opening up the luxury of choice with four distinct
In Full Bloom: Six Flowering Trees That Will Make Your New Build Home Shine
You have countless decisions to make when building a new home in the D.C. Metro. But one thing new homeowners often don’t realize is that purchasing a new home typically comes with minimal landscaping. Since many plants and trees take a few years to grow and provide the shade and privacy you likely desire, it
