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
Kick Off the Holiday Season with These DMV Holiday Happenings
One of the greatest things about living in the DMV is that the area is truly a confluence of people from all over the world. And while there are countless opportunities throughout the year to experience and appreciate the many opportunities living in such a diverse area affords, there is no time more magical than
New-Build Homes Landscaping 101
Building a new home is filled with decisions. Which lot will you pick? Which floorplan? What color scheme will you use? Not to mention hundreds of other upgrades, options, and selections. But when you build a new home, it isn’t just the home you need to plan for: You’ll also have a yard. We’ve all
Unlocking Excellence: DMV’s High School Power Rankings 2023
Every year, U.S. News and World Report puts out a ranking of high schools. The list includes more than 25,000 public high schools, magnet, and charter schools across the nation and the District of Columbia. The organization released this year’s rankings in August, and numerous schools throughout the DMV earned high-ranking spots. Here are the
Senior Living Solutions: Senior Living Communities for a Fulfilling, Stress-Free Retirement
Everyone dreams of the day when they are able to spend every minute exactly how they choose. Sometimes when we arrive at retirement, filling all those extra hours — the ones not spent commuting, in a meeting, or behind a desk — in a meaningful way seems more difficult than once imagined. It’s important to
Bathroom Dreams in 2023: A Look at Innovative Design Trends
We’ve heard it time and time again: Bathrooms and kitchens sell houses. But the mark on what’s trending seems to be forever moving. Here are 10 bathroom trends we’ve seen pick up in popularity over this year that we’re loving. 1. Light, but not white It’s been a few years since the white-on-white kitchen and
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