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Smart Growth Trends | Awards | Architecture | Company News | Green Building | Purple Line | The Lindley | Chevy Chase | multi-generational | Building Community
By:
Colleen McGrew
September 5th, 2019
We are proud to announce that The Lindley recently earned its official LEED Silver certification! Across the park from the Brownstones at Chevy Chase Lake, The Lindley is a luxury, mixed-income multifamily building located in the heart of Chevy Chase. With a focus on sustainability and well-being, The Lindley’s construction, location, and amenities were all thoughtfully designed with LEED certification standards in mind.
Architecture | Design | Home Buying Tips | D.C. Area | Building Community
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EYA Homes
August 29th, 2019
One of the advantages of purchasing a new construction home is that you get to choose many of the features and finishes to customize the home for your lifestyle and personal preferences. This could include everything from the number of bedrooms and baths to choosing whether to add optional features such as an outdoor wet bar or built-in grill on the terrace.
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Montgomery County | Dining | Shopping | Transportation | Lock and Go Lifestyle | Chevy Chase Lake | The Brownstones at Chevy Chase Lake | D.C. Area | Chevy Chase | Building Community
By:
Colleen McGrew
August 26th, 2019
Bordering both Maryland and DC, Chevy Chase, MD offers residents the unique benefit of being situated between the two. The result is a mix of quiet and quaint suburban living with the urban opportunities and amenities of city living.
Old Town Alexandria | Pets | Robinson Landing | Bike | Building Community
By:
Colleen McGrew
July 9th, 2019
There is no doubt that Alexandrians love dogs. A quick stroll down the sidewalks of Old Town, and you’ll see shops, artisans, and restaurant owners have left an assortment of water bowls and biscuit jars outside their doorsteps, welcoming dogs to take a break, and sometimes even to come inside.
Bethesda | Grosvenor Heights | Westside at Shady Grove Metro | Montgomery Row | Lock and Go Lifestyle | Chevy Chase Lake | The Brownstones at Chevy Chase Lake | New Townhomes | Robinson Landing | D.C. Area | Building Community
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EYA Homes
June 10th, 2019
Should I move? It's the question nearly every empty nester considers. You might be evaluating the benefits of staying in your longtime home or thinking about making a move to a new home more suited to your current lifestyle. Either way, you're not alone! For many Boomers, older (and often larger) homes no longer suit their needs and moving to a new residence is appealing.
Dining | Events | Shopping | Old Town Alexandria | Transportation | Robinson Landing | Building Community
By:
Colleen McGrew
May 8th, 2019
As the D.C. region prepares to welcome Amazon and all that it promises, those relocating to the area should seriously consider making their new home in Old Town Alexandria. Rooted in American history, Old Town boasts an ideal mix of authentic architecture and storybook streets with a thriving business and retail district including some of the region's favorite dining spots. Situated right on the Potomac River, and named fourth in Condé Nast Traveler's Best Cities in the U.S. Readers' Choice Awards, Old Town has long been considered one of the most desirable places to call home. Here are 5 of the top reasons why we think Old Town Alexandria is one of the best places to live.