Last month, EYA celebrated the opening of it's 50th new neighborhood in the greater DC area. Four of these new communities opened within the last year, and two more are coming soon in 2024. EYA's Senior Director of Marketing, Ananth Rao, recently shared his reflections on what it means to be a part of a community opening—how EYA team members come together with a sense of commitment and camaraderie, and how special it is to see future neighbors forging friendships as they camp out overnight to be among the first to buy a home in the new community. Hear what he had to say below.

The recent International Builders' Show (IBS) in Las Vegas offered a wealth of information on the latest trends in home design, architecture, sustainability and technology. EYA team members attended the event to gather insights on new products our homebuyers will love, smart home technology that will benefit both residents and the environment and much more.

We are thrilled to share that EYA co-founders Bob Youngentob and Terry Eakin were inducted into NAHB’s esteemed Best in American Living Hall of Fame last week at the International Builders' Show in Las Vegas. As part of the 40th Anniversary class, Bob and Terry, along with the other inductees, were recognized nationally for demonstrating their talents through advocacy, innovation, creativity and residential design excellence.

If you have been putting off the task of organizing a messy or overcrowded bedroom closet, there’s no better time than a cold winter day to finally get to it. But not sure where to begin? The design experts at EYA’s longtime storage solution partner The Tailored Closet of Greater Washington, DC are here to help. Read on to learn about how to start fresh and reorganize your closet, tips on how best to organize and store items such as belts and shoes, storage solution options and more.

Winter is on its way with shorter, colder days. And while many of us end up spending more time indoors than during the warm weather, there are still plenty of ways to stay active, healthy and happy this winter season. Read on for tips on how to stay connected with family and friends, enjoy time at home, help those in need and make a difference in your community, keep your pets happy, and much more.

Whether you have a large kitchen pantry or a few shelves dedicated to storage, many of us can agree that this area often gets disorganized, messy, crowded, and, let's be honest, becomes a place where jars and bottles of goods frequently remain well beyond their expiration date. If you've been considering a pantry overhaul, read on for some tips from EYA's longtime storage solution partner The Tailored Closet of Greater Washington, DC. Their experts have honed the craft of designing pantries that accommodate the needs of the entire household while maximizing space and functionality. Below are some of their most popular pantry design ideas and organization tips to help you create the look and functionality of your dream pantry space.