Few homebuilders are founded on the enduring principle of constantly looking for ways to revolutionize the way homes are designed and lived in. But Miller & Smith is one such builder, and that’s why we’re proud to present them as the highlight on the back cover of our latest issue.
Homebuying Advice: How to Choose Your Loan Term
Your All-Inclusive Lifestyle Awaits in the Pages of Our Free Supplement
If you could live at an all-inclusive resort all year long, would you? If you answered “yes” to that question, a planned community might be exactly what you’re looking for. Planned communities come to life when builders and developers work together to create neighborhoods that are filled with popular amenities, such as sports courts, fields,
Van Metre Homes Looks to the Future of Leesburg on Our New Issue’s Cover
“The future of Leesburg is right around the corner,” says Van Metre Homes. As the largest local independent homebuilder in Northern Virginia, Van Metre Homes would know a thing or two about the future of Leesburg. The builder, which has been building homes across the DC metro area for more than 60 years, is highlighting
Elevation Design: The Basics of What/How and Why It’s Important
While it is not a term widely used by homeowners, or outside of architecture and construction circles, the elevation is a unique consideration and tool employed in the design of any home. As a drawing, an elevation is a two-dimensional projection perpendicular to the vertical plane – meaning, it is a flat view seen while
Find the Ideal Walkable Community with New Homes Guide
When it comes to living in the DC metro area, driving and commuting usually come with the territory. But if enduring a long drive to get to and from work or nearby amenities doesn’t sound enticing, you’ll be glad to know that there are still plenty of options for walkable, accessible living in our area.
Design Encyclopedia: Know Your Home’s Roof
The roof is one of the most fundamental elements of building. Beyond “keeping the rain out,” it also has a big impact on the appearance and style of your home. We’ve compiled this brief summary outlining the various conventional roof types found in residential construction. Use it as a guide to orient yourself in your
Use New Homes Guide to Find Your New Home This Year
The hardest part of a New Year’s resolution is sticking with it and seeing it through to the end. If finding a new home is on your list of resolutions this year, however, it’s a lot easier than you might think — you just have to have the right tools to help you out.
Our Cover Builder Wants You to Experience “A Life Well Lived” in 2017
A new year. A new issue. A new cover homebuilder. We’re excited to unveil our latest issue of New Homes Guide, which features Winchester Homes, one of the area’s most admired homebuilders, on our front cover. Based in Bethesda, Maryland, Winchester Homes has solidified its status as a premier builder of new homes in the
Design Forecast: 4 Big Ideas for 2017
A new year is upon us! As we leave 2016 behind and set our sights forward, we’ve compiled our list of the top residential design concepts that are ready to make an impact in the year ahead. 1. Clean & Modern When it comes to home exteriors, this sentiment represents the preference of the overwhelming