Montgomery County Planning Board Approves Marriott HQ Plan

December 18, 2017Real Estate & Local News

On December 14, the Montgomery County Planning Board unanimously voted to approve Marriot’s conceptual and site plans for the corporation’s new headquarters at 7550 Wisconsin Avenue. The development will include a 12-story, 238-key hotel with ground-floor restaurant, 8,000 square-foot meeting space, and third-floor “innovation lab” to be delivered in October 2021 as well as a … Read More

3 D.C. Neighborhoods to Watch in 2018

December 18, 2017Real Estate & Local News

D.C. real estate website Curbed selected three up-and-coming neighborhoods in the district to watch in 2018: Deanwood Where it is: *Northeast Washington, a 2-square-mile community east of the Anacostia River Real estate landscape: *Mostly detached single-family homes along with rowhouses, duplexes, and a few apartment buildings Why it could see a 2018 resurgence: *Ranked #7 … Read More

Food & Wine Event “Somms Uncorked” at MGM National Harbor

December 18, 2017DC/MD/VA Events

In celebration of MGM National Harbor’s one-year anniversary, José Andrés seafood restaurant Fish will host “Somms Uncorked,” a five-course dinner by Head Chef Marissa Scarna with ten unique wine pairings, on Monday, December 18 at 6:30 PM. The event will also feature a competition among Sommeliers Andy Myers, the Master Sommelier for ThnkFoodGroup; Angelo Perez, … Read More

Just Listed to Under Contract in 3 Days: 3332 Jones Bridge Ct

December 18, 2017Featured Listing

The Carolyn Homes Team is proud to announce that our listing at 3332 Jones Bridge Ct in Chevy Chase, MD has gone under contract after just 3 days on the market! This beautifully renovated rambler, located on a quiet cul-de-sac, features three bedrooms, one and one-half baths, and a family room addition with wrap-around windows … Read More

Chevy Chase Open House This Sunday Dec. 17

December 14, 2017Featured Listing

Don’t miss our Open House at 3332 Jones Bridge Ct, located in Chevy Chase, Maryland, this Sunday, December 17 from 1:30-3:30 PM. Carolyn Homes is proud to present this beautifully updated home, featuring 3 bedrooms & 1.5 baths on 0.15 acres in the highly sought after neighborhood of Rock Creek Knolls. Highlights of the home … Read More

4th Annual Georgetown GLOW

December 13, 2017DC/MD/VA Events

Don’t miss the 4th edition of Georgetown GLOW, a stunning exhibition of nine outdoor public light art installations, on display in Georgetown’s commercial district from 5 – 10 pm nightly. Organized by Georgetown’s Business Improvement District, Georgetown GLOW 2017 artists and projects include “Horizontal Interference,” a colorful cord structure by Polish artists Joachim Slugocki & … Read More

“An American in Paris” Comes to D.C., Dec. 12-Jan. 7

December 11, 2017DC/MD/VA Events

Tony Award-winning musical An American in Paris makes its D.C. premiere at the Kennedy Center’s Opera House this Tuesday, December 12. The critically-acclaimed show tells the story of a romance between an American soldier and French woman in Paris during the aftermath of World War II and features the music of George and Ira Gershwin. … Read More

Bethesda Real Estate Market Update – November 2017

December 11, 2017Real Estate & Local News

Highlights on the state of Bethesda’s residential real estate market for the month of November 2017: Detached Homes The median sale price for detached properties in November was $970,000 in October, representing a 2.1% increase from October and 0.8% increase year-over-year (Source: MarketStats by ShowingTime). The average days on market for detached homes sold in … Read More

Winterwilds Market at Park Potomac This Weekend

December 6, 2017DC/MD/VA Events

This Saturday & Sunday, Park Potomac presents Winterwilds, a unique indoor holiday market that features 50+ vendors, including independent and emerging brands, designers, and small businesses. With uniquely curated items spanning numerous retail categories—apparel, accessories, home goods, artisanal packaged foods & more—Winterwilds has something for everyone on your holiday shopping list! The event will also … Read More

The City of Gaithersburg’s Winter Lights Festival

December 5, 2017DC/MD/VA Events

The City of Gaithersburg is welcoming visitors for its 22nd annual Winter Lights Festival, a spectacular display of lights at Seneca Creek State Park open nightly November 24 through December 31. Enjoy an enchanting 3.5-mile drive through the park and take in 380+ illuminated displays and 65 animated vignettes with themed areas including Winter Woods, … Read More