Ballston Quarter to Bring New Entertainment Hub to NoVa

February 7, 2018Real Estate & Local News

Ballston Quarter, the highly-anticipated overhaul of the Ballston Common mall in Arlington is scheduled to open later this year. Developer Forest City recently announced that it will allocate 40% of the 850,000-square-foot site to experiential destinations, as traditional brick-and-mortar establishments continue to stagnate. The new dining, living, recreation, and entertainment options include: *A food hall … Read More

6 D.C.-Area Athletes to Compete in Winter Olympics

February 6, 2018Real Estate & Local News

As the Winter Olympics kick off this Friday in Pyeongchang, South Korea, keep a look out for these 6 local athletes, who will be competing in speed skating, ski jumping, ice hockey, and bobsled! Thomas Hong Sport: Short track speed skating Hometown: Laurel, MD Haley Skarupa Sport: Ice hockey Hometown: Rockville, MD Hakeem Abdul-Saboor Sport: … Read More

Montgomery County Top 10 Home Sales – January 2018

February 1, 2018Real Estate & Local News

10007 Bentcross Dr, Potomac, MD 20854 List Price: $4,299,000 Close Price: $3,650,000 3907 Leland St, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 List Price: $2,365,000 Close Price: $2,365,000 6215 Poindexter Ln, North Bethesda, MD 20852 List Price: $2,395,000 Close Price: $2,240,000 15 Primrose St, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 List Price: $2,250,000 Close Price: $2,200,000 3718 Bradley Ln, Chevy … Read More

Union Market Rosé Tasting Celebration This Saturday!

February 1, 2018DC/MD/VA Events

Visit D.C.’s Union Market Dock 5 this Saturday, February 3, from 4:30 – 7 PM for a special Rosé Tasting Celebration, the city’s first festival exclusively dedicated to rosé wine. Enjoy tasting a selection of rosés, champagnes, sparklings and sauternes from the finest producers all over the world. You can also listen to music by … Read More

5 Notable Washington, D.C. Home Sales – January 2018

January 30, 2018Real Estate & Local News

3053 P St NW, Washington, DC 20007 List Price: $8,750,000 Close Price: $7,365,000 Close Date: Jan. 16 Features: 9 Bedrooms, 8 Full & 3 Half Baths, 9000 SF, Ceiling Heights of 13’, Banquet-Size Dining Room, Landscaped Gardens, Sprawling Terraces, Pool 4960 Rockwood Pkwy NW, Washington, DC 20016 List Price: $3,495,000 Close Price: $3,260,000 Close Date: … Read More

How the New Tax Bill Will Impact the Real Estate Market

January 29, 2018Real Estate & Local News

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which went into effect on December 31, 2017, includes several key provisions that will impact homeowners, homebuyers, and real estate investors: The mortgage interest deduction is capped at $750,000 for new loans taken out after 12/14/17, although current loans of up to $1 million are grandfathered. Homeowners may refinance … Read More

BETHESDA OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY: 8609 Long Acre Ct

January 25, 2018Featured Listing

Stop by our Open House at 8609 Long Acre Court in Bethesda’s Hillmead neighborhood this Sunday, January 28 from 1 – 4 PM. This absolutely gorgeous, turn-key colonial features: • 6 Bedrooms & 3.5 Baths • Newly Renovated Kitchen (2017) with Wolfe Professional Range & Quartz Countertops • New Windows Throughout & Custom Window Treatments … Read More

6 Local Hotels Named TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award Winners

January 24, 2018Real Estate & Local News

TripAdvisor announced the winners of its annual Travelers’ Choice Awards on Tuesday, and six D.C.-area hotels made the list, which rated hotels in 10 categories.  Award-winners were based on reviews collected during 2017 from national and global visitors. Bargain Category #7: Candlewood Suites Hotel Sterling (Sterling, VA) Value for Money Category #10: Kimpton Donovan Hotel … Read More

Metropolitan Washington Winter Restaurant Week: Jan. 22-28

January 23, 2018DC/MD/VA Events

Metropolitan Washington 2018 Winter Restaurant Week, presented by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, kicked off this Monday, with more than 250 restaurants in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia participating. Restaurants will offer three-course lunch and brunch menus for $22 and a three-course dinner for $35. Sign up for a rewards program here, and you can win … Read More

Details on Montgomery County’s Bid for Amazon’s HQ2

January 23, 2018Real Estate & Local News

Montgomery County was recently named as one of twenty metropolitan areas on Amazon’s shortlist for its second headquarters. Below are details of the county’s proposal to lure the e-commerce giant to our region: • A proposed 100-acre campus in White Flint or North Bethesda • $2 billion in tax breaks • $3 billion in transportation … Read More