Moving into a retirement community is a worthwhile next step for many people, whether because they want to downsize, get a fresh start, or live where their needs and health can be taken care of around the clock. Whatever your motivation, the breadth of options available will ensure you’ll have no trouble finding a community
Landscaping: Know The 6 Elements that is Required: Official Approval
If you’re building a new single-family home, you’ve no doubt thought about your lot placement, your floorplan, and your design finishes. But when you build a new home, you’ll keep making the space your own as long as it’s yours. And the decisions don’t stop at the interior—they continue to the outdoors as well. We
New Homes Guide 2023: Hits and Highlights
It’s hard to believe 2023 is behind us. And while Taylor Swift and economic trends may have ruled many of the main media headlines over the course of the year, here at the New Homes Guide we explored many other hot topics affecting real estate and new-home builds throughout our region. While the trends are
Trust or Will: Which Is Right for You?
Estate planning isn’t something anyone really wants to do, but it is something everyone should do. For your own benefit, it’s a way of ensuring all your assets and belongings are distributed to the people and organizations you want them to reach. From the potential recipient’s end, it saves stress, disappointment, potential legal fees, and
Four Reasons to Buy a New Home in Washington, D.C.
If you’re looking to buy a home in the DMV, you have no shortage of options. And while housing inventory has been an interesting ride in recent years, existing homes and new builds alike continue to pop up throughout the area. Northern Virginia, Maryland, and D.C. offer buyers a variety of styles, configurations, and options,
Our Quick-Hit List of Resources to Help Plan Out Your DMV New Build Home
If you’re looking to build a new home in the D.C. metro, there are plenty of things to consider. What’s your design aesthetic? Where in the region will you live? What’s your commuting plan? And that’s just for starters. Plan your DMV new build without missing a beat with this quick-hit list of things to
Five Senior Living Activities That Help Maintain and Grow Memory Function
Improving memory skills is a lifelong endeavor that becomes even more important as we age. And while illnesses such as dementia and Alzheimer’s are certainly more common in the aging population, getting older doesn’t have to mean losing your mental agility. The brain is capable of producing new cells at any age. However, as we
Senior Living Solutions: Finding the Right Senior Living Community for Retirement
As the new year draws closer, it’s an ideal time to begin making plans for your next chapter. Depending on your personal timeline, that could be as simple as resolving to begin researching the area’s variety of retirement communities, or you can set a goal of making a firm commitment, like signing a contract and
Three Little Letters to Heed Before You Sign: HOA
If you’ve begun your search for a new home, chances are good you’ve heard three important letters: HOA. While they’re just three little letters that stand for “homeowner association,” they tend to cause strong reactions among home buyers and owners alike. While it may take some time to form your own opinion, it’s important you
“Opulent Luxury Living: Tour the Final Residence at Historic Wardman Tower at DC’s Most Prestigious Address”
This is it. The final residence at one of DC’s most distinguished addresses. The historic Wardman Tower—built in 1928 by prolific developer Harry Wardman—was once home to some of the city’s most famous figures during the 20th century, including three presidents. Today, it has been reimagined into 32 of the city’s most luxurious condos. The last
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