County, Church Officials Cut Ribbon on New Affordable Housing
County Executive Isiah Leggett joined leaders of the Mount Jezreel Baptist Church and others Saturday to cut the ribbon on a new affordable housing project for residents 62 and older. The Sanctuary is a $20 million, three-story apartment building located at 426 University Blvd. E, behind the existing church and Mount Jezreel Christian School in Silver Spring. Officials and housing … Read More
Reinventing Yourself through Downsizing to Condo Living
Many people I meet are thinking about downsizing from their large, beautiful homes surrounded by tall trees and green grass to a condo. [sponsored]
The Charmed Silver Spring Bungalow
Walking through my neighborhood in North Woodside, or when I’m out and about driving, it is often the bungalow’s charm that gives me pause, imagining what the inside looks like, admiring how nice the outside is. I asked my good neighbors what it is like to live in their 1920s Craftsman-style bungalow. [sponsored]
Demand for Homes Exceeds Supply
You’ve probably been a part of a housing market conversation where you’ve heard “inventory is low.” Here are the numbers for the supply of homes and the demand (buyers looking for homes), compared to last year. [sponsored]
Home And That Sense of Belonging
I had a conversation the other day about the real estate market and home sales. It was told to me that buyers looking for homes are questioning affordability. [sponsored]
Project Successful in Identifying, Reducing Homeless in Silver Spring
A yearlong project to identify and assist homeless people in downtown Silver Spring was successful in significantly reducing the number of homeless on the streets, according to a new report from Bethesda Cares, which led the effort.
So Your Dog Wants a Yard…
Buying your first home is a very exciting time in your life and for your dog. But for now, let’s focus on you. Building equity through home ownership is without a doubt the way to go. [sponsored]
Two New County Laws Go Into Effect on Sunday
Owners of short-term rentals through services such as airbnb will be required to register and license the properties. Graphic from Wikimedia Commons Two significant pieces of legislation will take effect in Montgomery County on Sunday, July 1. One will require owners of short-term residential rentals to register and license their rental properties. The second will raise the county’s minimum wage, … Read More