Testing Your Home for Radon
When you buy a home or town home in Montgomery County, you are required to perform a radon test. [sponsored]
Zoning Change Would Allow More Flexibility for Accessory Dwelling Units
Property owners in the county would have greater flexibility to add accessory dwelling units under a proposal introduced last week by Councilmember Hans Riemer (D-At Large). Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 19-01 – Accessory Residential Units – Accessory Apartments, is intended to remove current barriers preventing homeowners from building these units. An ADU is a separate dwelling unit that is on … Read More
Up on the Roof: Why You Need a Home Inspection
I’ve been working with the nicest couple that is buying their first home. The home has some unique features, such a great room with lots of windows and a spiral staircase that goes to the second floor. [sponsored]
Clearing Out Closets and Packing Up
So these fall and winter months have brought out a surprising number of people looking to buy a home in Silver Spring. [sponsored]
Councilmember-Elect Will Jawando
Councilmember-Elect Will Jawando finished in third place (268,131 votes, 18.69 percent) in the general election in his third run for public office. Jawando had previously run for state delegate in District 20 (2014) and the Congressional primary in the Eighth District (2016). “It’s really just the basic desire to want to help improve the lives of my neighbors and also … Read More
If Only We Had a Crystal Ball
We’ve all heard or read expert opinions by economists that there could be an economic downturn or recession in the 2020 time frame. The Washington area is never affected as hard as the rest of the country, as government and professional support jobs continue to remain viable. [sponsored]
The Benefits of Fall Home Buying
Our Silver Spring housing market is resilient, as the metropolitan area is driven by core industries of government, such as defense, federal contracting, professional services and engineering. [sponsored]
Moonlight Representatives Preview 850 Sligo Ave. Redevelopment Changes
Representatives of Moonlight Inc. on Monday night previewed changes to the plans to redevelop and add new construction to a former office building at 850 Sligo Ave.
Home Buying Cents — Stick to Your Budget
Buying a home can be overwhelming on so many levels. So many options. So many questions, and the pressure is often on to decide quickly or lose the home. [sponsored]