Bethesda Anthropologie Store to Open in November

July 30, 2018Real Estate & Local News

Apparel and home décor store Anthropologie is slated to open for business in November 2018. The three-story shop, located at the corner of Bethesda and Woodmont avenues in the former Barnes & Noble site, will feature the retailer’s clothing collection and line of bridal gowns, plus a furniture showroom, beauty boutique and shoe salon. The … Read More

Bethesda’s Top 5 Home Sales – June 2018

July 30, 2018Real Estate & Local News

#1 – 8610 Country Club Drive List Price: $3,795,000 Close Price: $3,315,000 Features: 6 bedrooms, 6 full & 2 half baths on 2-acre lot; country gourmet kitchen with open-beamed cathedral ceiling; fully finished walk-out lower level with game room, theater, and exercise room; pool; situated on cul-de-sac #2 – 5419 Audubon Road List Price: $3,295,000 … Read More

JUST SOLD IN BETHESDA: 8305 Thoreau Drive

July 27, 2018Featured Listing

JUST SOLD (ABOVE LIST PRICE!) BY CAROLYN HOMES: 8305 THOREAU DRIVE, BETHESDA, MD 20817 List Price: $1,499,000 Close Price: $1,522,000 Close Date: July 25, 2018 Features: *6 bedroom, 5.5 bath-Colonial in Woodhaven *Light-filled floor plan in turn-key condition *Main level en-suite bedroom & office *Family room with gas fireplace *Living room with wood-burning fireplace *Gourmet … Read More

Summer Home Maintenance Checklist

July 25, 2018Real Estate & Local News

The summer season is a time to relax and enjoy your home, but you’ll also want to prepare for the onslaught of July and August heat. These simple tasks will help keep your home in good shape: *Inspect air-conditioners – remove and clean the filters and consider a professional servicing if you have central A/C. … Read More

A Closer Look at Millennial Homeownership

July 24, 2018Real Estate & Local News

A new study by the Urban Institute identified several factors that are contributing to millennials’ low rate of homeownership, which is roughly 8% lower than the two previous generations at the same age. The factors affecting this rate include: delayed marriage and child bearing; increased education debt and rents; the desire to live in more … Read More

CHEVY CHASE FEATURED LISTING: 6708 Kenwood Forest Ln

July 20, 2018Featured Listing

JUST LISTED BY THE CAROLYN HOMES TEAM: 6708 KENWOOD FOREST LANE CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815 FIRST OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2-4 PM LIST PRICE: $695,000 FEATURES: *Renovated end-unit townhouse *3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths *Steps to downtown Bethesda, Capital Crescent Trail, Bethesda Pool, Metro, and more *Gourmet, eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, … Read More

5 Notable Bethesda Sales: Week of July 9 – July 16

July 17, 2018Real Estate & Local News

5410 Moorland Lane List Price: $4,495,000 Close Price: $4,450,000 Close Date: July 10 Features: Edgemoor Colonial with 6 bedrooms & 5.5 baths; expansion by acclaimed builders Jim & Dana Gibson; gourmet chef’s kitchen; top floor guest suite 5611 Chesterbrook Road List Price: $1,675,000 Close Price: $1,600,000 Close Date: July 13 Features: Springfield Colonial with 6 … Read More

JUST SOLD IN ALEXANDRIA: 817 N Latham Street

July 16, 2018Featured Listing

JUST SOLD BY THE CAROLYN HOMES TEAM: ABOVE LIST PRICE & UNDER CONTRACT IN 4 DAYS! 817 N LATHAM STREET ALEXANDRA, VA 22304 List Price: $599,000 Close Price: $610,000 Close Date: July 16, 2018 Days on Market: 4 Features: *4 Bedrooms/2 full Baths *Light-filled brick colonial *Expansive common areas *Family Room addition with vaulted ceilings … Read More

Bethesda Open House: 7308 Pyle Rd

July 13, 2018Real Estate & Local News

7308 Pyle Road Bethesda, MD 20817 FIRST OPEN HOUSE: JULY 15, 2-4 PM Come see this stunning new home by acclaimed Mid-Atlantic Custom Builders! Features: *5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths *Steps from Whitman & Pyle *Gourmet chef’s kitchen with 2 large islands *10’ ceilings and custom moldings *Incredible master suite *Screened porch with gas fireplace Virtual … Read More

Bethesda Summer Sidewalk Sale July 13-15

July 13, 2018DC/MD/VA Events

This Friday, Saturday and Sunday (July 13-15), participating stores and restaurants on Bethesda Lane will be providing samples and discounts at the annual summer sidewalk sale. You can also enjoy live music and giveaways while you shop! The event is free; live music is daily from noon to 4 pm.