Building a new home comes with numerous advantages over buying an existing one, not least of which includes the benefit of being able to make your home your own, customizing selections throughout. However, your options don’t end at selecting tile and cabinet facings. As you go through the initial planning and selection processes, there is
5 Things You’ll Love About Your New Construction Home
Getting a new house is exciting, and moving into a new construction home is sublime. Any time you have a home new to you, you’re sure to have lots of initial excitement and find plenty to love. But there are just some things about new construction that can’t be beaten. Here are just five of
Things You’ll Love about Finding Your New Home in Fauquier County
While much of the DMV is filled with the bustle and energy city living brings, those searching for city accessibility with the quiet comforts and scenic appeal of the country will love Fauquier County, Virginia. Nestled into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains estate, this picturesque county sits just 40 minutes west of Washington,
Townhome-style Residences in Eckington, DC
City Homes, a newly completed collection of 45 spacious townhome-style residences, is perfectly situated within Eckington, a historic enclave in Washington, D.C. Known for its idyllic Victorian rowhomes and beautiful tree-lined streets, Eckington is one of Washington D.C.’s oldest and most iconic neighborhoods – undergoing a significant transformation. Developed by Grosvenor, an international property group
How to Know What You Need and What You Don’t: Young Family Edition
Moving as a young family is undoubtedly an exciting time, but if you’re like many, it’s also one filled with apprehension and plenty of questions. How much space is enough—or too much? Will you be able to maintain the yard? And will that swing set fit? So many questions, not least of which is likely
Explore Old-World Charm In Ellicott City MD
Just an hour from the bustle of Washington, D.C., and less than 30 minutes from the urbanity of Baltimore, lies Ellicott City, Maryland, a comparatively quiet town. Though home to more than 60,000 people, it’s kept a charming appearance that reflects a rich history spanning hundreds of years. While newcomers to the DMV have many
A Great Neighborhood for Active Living in Lake Frederick, Virginia
Located in the foothills of the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains lies Lake Frederick, Virginia, a 117-acre lake owned by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF). The lake itself offers residents ample water activities, and the surrounding areas are an active nature-lovers paradise. Things to do in the Lake Frederick, Virginia, area Lake
5 Things to Know if You’re Starting Your Home Search in 2022
In 2021, we saw the housing market do some crazy things. Inventory remained low, while buyers—both those moving to the DMV and relocating within it—remained high. Pricing reached unpredictable highs, and the competition for a ratified contract was unfathomable. The housing shortage is still going strong throughout the nation, but the market has shifted a
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