5 D.C.-Area Holiday Celebrations to Get You in the Spirit of the Season

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Brookfield Residential

Seasonal Holiday Celebrations

From Northern Virginia to Annapolis, there is a full host of exciting holiday events in and around the Nation’s capital to enjoy with friends and family. Find one close to you and get into the spirit of the season.

For the Capital Experience:

The 2018 National Christmas Tree Lighting
Washington, D.C. | November 28

The National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony draws thousands from across the country to see the massive Christmas tree raised outside the White House come alive with the spirit of the season. And although the opening ceremony is tonight, it’s only the start of three weeks of celebration and holiday music in the nation’s capital. The full schedule with be announced soon, so be sure to check in on the official website to plan your visit.

For a “Wild” Holiday Light Show:

ZooLights
Washington, D.C.  | Now – January 1

Visit the National Zoo after hours for a one-of-a-kind holiday light show. This popular annual event lights up the National Zoo with more than 500,000 festive holiday lights. Wish your favorite zoo animals happy holidays and enjoy a trackless holiday train tour of the zoo, live music, animated light displays, seasonal treats and much more! Admission is free.

For Historic, Small-Town Holiday Charm:

Leesburg’s Annual Christmas and Holiday Parade
Leesburg, VA  | December 8

Join Santa and his friends on King Street and take part in their journey through historic Leesburg. Stop in and warm up at the many shops and acclaimed restaurants along the way as your family enjoys all the magic of the holidays in one of Northern Virginia’s most charming towns.

For a Holiday Light Show on the Water:

Sandy Point State Park’s Lights on the Bay
Annapolis, MD  | Now – January 1

Grab family and friends and pile in the car for a trip out to the water’s edge. Arriving at Sandy Point State Park, enjoy a two-mile scenic drive along the Chesapeake Bay and take in unique holiday light displays that speak to the history and culture of Annapolis along with much-beloved holiday classics. Admission is $15 per car.

For a New Look at a Holiday Classic:

ICE!® Featuring a Charlie Brown Christmas
National Harbor, MD  | Now – January 1

The Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center’s signature holiday attraction is an indoor winter wonderland featuring over two million pounds of ice sculptures and displays. Watch Charlie Brown rediscover the meaning of Christmas as the beloved story unfolds through hand-carved ice sculptures. It also features four two-story-tall ice slides and a full ice sculpture nativity scene.

 

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4 New Home Owner’s Suite Designs Equipped for the Ultimate Holiday Escape

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Brookfield Residential

Owner’s Suite Designs for the Holidays

With Thanksgiving just a few days away, the excitement of the upcoming holiday season is impossible to ignore. It’s a time to enjoy the company of friends and family, to captivate your kids with the magic of the season and give gifts to those you love. But on top of already hectic daily routines, it can be hard to stay cool, calm and collected in order to savor the season for yourself.

That’s why you deserve an escape from it all. A place for a power nap, bubble bath or a hidden corner to wrap presents. A place to relax and get well rested. Take a look at some of our most popular owner’s suite designs that can help lighten the load and get inspired to make the most of the holiday season

The Fillmore at Avendale

The Fillmore Owner's Suite

If the opulent owner’s suite shown on the cover attracted your eye, then this is the design for you. The Fillmore stands out as one of our most popular home designs at Avendale, a family-friendly community in Bristow, VA. And the model’s owner’s suite is equally exceptional.

From the color palette of silver and powder grey to the elevated coffered ceiling, this owner’s suite is sure to soothe the senses and lift the weight from your shoulders. The adjacent sitting room is enclosed with three window-filled walls, welcoming in natural light and providing a perfect overlook to take in the winter wonderland outside after it snows.

The Annapolis at Admirals Square

The Annapolis Owner's Suite

Abscond to the third floor and your private oasis in this modern, high-style townhome in Annapolis. Open the shades to soak up some vitamin D from ample windows or close the shades and settle into bed. Plus, you’ll enjoy the spacious walk-in closet, where you can keep your favorite holiday sweater fresh for the season — as opposed to stuffed away in storage.

The Annapolis townhome design also offers an optional 4th level, which can feature a loft space and additional bedroom or a spacious rooftop terrace. While the rooftop terrace provides a wonderful outdoor space during the warmer months, you might not be quite as eager to head out there over the holidays — except possibly to catch New Year’s fireworks over Annapolis. Choose the loft, however, and you’ll have an additional retreat to relax and unwind or to set up a holiday gift workshop to wrap presents.  

The Kensington II at Potomac Shores

The Kensington II Owner's Suite

Similar to the Fillmore, the Kensington II at Potomac Shores provides a grandly spacious bedroom featuring a coffered ceiling. Instead of a sitting room, the Kensington II features an outdoor terrace to take in the beautiful scenery along the Potomac River. If you’re lucky, some seasonal snowfall will transform this terrace into a vista to look out over the winter landscape below.

The most spectacular part about this owner’s suite, though, is experienced when you step inside the owner’s spa bathroom. From the granite counters of the double vanity to the spacious walk-in shower, from the spa-style bath to the soothing powder blue color palette, this bathroom will provide all the pampering you could need during the busy holiday season.

The Cresswell at The Bluffs at Sleeter Lake

The Cresswell Owner's Suite

One of our newest, most-exciting neighborhoods, The Bluffs at Sleeter Lake in Round Hill, Virginia, offers the perfect setting for the holidays. Set in the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and offering multi-acre conservation homesites, this is a place where you can spread out and enjoy the beautiful Virginia countryside while still being convenient to business centers in Loudoun and Fairfax counties as well as D.C. Due to its western location closer to the mountains, it’s also where you’re most likely to wake up to a beautiful blanket of snow.

Inside, the Cresswell model’s owner’s suite is located on the main level, providing ultimate comfort and accessibility. Yet it’s also set off from the main, open-concept center of the house where you’ll find the kitchen and living areas, so you’ll still have plenty of privacy. A coffered ceiling, wall molding and stunning hardwood floors complete this owner’s suite with the finest finishes.

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Why Prince William and Loudoun Counties Have Become Northern Virginia’s Hottest New Home Destinations

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Brookfield Residential

Country Charm. City Close.

It’s true that the D.C. region has one of the hottest housing markets in the country. Home prices continue to rise as demand grows. In Northern Virginia, Fairfax County has been the place to settle for decades due to its close proximity to the city. But now, more and more families are looking further out for more space to spread out and to find more breathing room in their budget. And with improving commuter access from these locales to downtown D.C., these communities continue to boom in popularity.

What Home Shoppers Love About Loudoun County

With its county seat in the historic city of Leesburg, Loudoun County once primarily consisted of small farming communities, historic sites and the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Today, the county runs the gamut, where the easternmost locations have transformed into family-friendly suburbs located just 30 miles from Washington, D.C., and western parts of the county consist mostly of farmlands, horse pastures and award-winning wineries.

It’s true that, since 2008, the county has been ranked first in the U.S. in median household income, but that doesn’t mean it’s out of reach for many first-time homebuyers in the area. Certain pockets of the county are home to grand multi-million dollar estates that skews this figure, but there are still plenty of affordable new homes. New home neighborhoods like Mayfair in Purcellville and Waterford Manor near Leesburg have become hotspots for home shoppers looking to spread their roots and raise their families in Northern Virginia.

Ultimately, this location has become such popular place for home shoppers because the county offers such an attractive mix of experiences. The comfort and convenience of the suburbs mix with the natural beauty of the Virginia countryside. For families with children, Loudoun County is also highly desired due to its ranking as the 3rd best school district in the state. And access into the city will only get better when the second phase of the Silver Metro Line is completed — connecting Dulles International Airport in Loudoun County with downtown D.C.

What Home Shoppers Love About Prince William County

Located to the south of Washington, D.C., Prince William County offers many of the same attractive lifestyle considerations as Loudoun County does in the western part of the region. This area has seen incredible growth in the past few decades and now mixes beautiful, open spaces with modern, suburban-friendly development with tons of options for shopping and entertainment.  

Prince William County also offers a variety of commuter options. With the I-95 corridor intersecting the county and the recent opening of I-95 express lanes, you’ll have a straight shot in and out of D.C. But more and more commuters are choosing to forego automobile traffic entirely and board the Virginia Railway Express commuter train that connects with the D.C. Metro.

Arguably, the best example of this attractive lifestyle can be enjoyed at the master-planned community of Potomac Shores. It combines the allure of the county’s beautiful natural spaces with resort-style amenities, retail and entertainment options along the Potomac River. The community will even be opening its own VRE Station in 2020, so residents heading into D.C. will be able to escape the Northern Virginia traffic gridlock entirely.

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Everything You Need to Know to Become a Homeowner

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Brookfield Residential

Achieve Homeownership and Own Your Future

As the holiday season approaches, the excitement grows. Shopping for gifts, planning holiday parties, enjoying the company of friends and family you only see a few times a year — for many, it’s the most wonderful time of the year.

To balance out the excitement, the excess and the expenses of the holidays, it’s only right that this season also marks a time for reflection. We look back on our big wins of the past year and make plans to make the new year even better. And what better goal is there to set for yourself in the new year than moving beyond rent and investing in a home to call your own?

Why Should I Become a Homeowner?

Becoming a homeowner is not just a major social milestone, it’s a massive financial one, too. There is a wide range of benefits to homeownership, but the bottom line is that the right choice of a home can make for one of the best long-term investments.

In fact, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency, U.S. homeowners, on average, saw a 6.94% per year increase on the value of real estate investments between 2012 and 2017. And while any return on an investment is subject to market trends, history shows us that real estate almost always appreciates if you take a long-term view.  

Nevertheless, to get the most bang for your buck, it truly is important to think long term. Buying a home does come with upfront costs you wouldn’t face with other investments, particularly closing costs. Most experts agree that you should plan to stay in your house at least five years to account for the upfront costs.

Ultimately, the benefits of being a homeowner are immediately clear when you can start building equity instead of throwing your hard-earned money away for rent each month. It’s not just a place to call your own, but a time-honored step in securing financial stability and accumulating wealth.

How Do I Set My Budget?

First and foremost, it’s essential to determine your financial health and whether you can afford this big next step. Fortunately for you, we can help make this first step smooth and simple by financing through our expert group of preferred lenders. As members of major regional and national financing networks, they can help you secure the most competitive rates available. And they can help you pre-qualify for financing so you can know your exact purchasing power before you even step inside that first home on your search.

Once you’ve made a budget, set aside funds for a down payment and received pre-approval for a mortgage, then you should begin thinking about the lifestyle you want and start exploring communities and homebuilders that have piqued your interest.

Where Should I Begin My Search?

Next, it’s time to start figuring out the location you want to call home. Home shopper interests vary across a wide range of priorities and lifestyle considerations, and it’s important to find a community that’s a right fit for your goals now and into the future. You might have a strong idea about where you want to live but it’s always a good idea to look across the region and compare different areas for price, cost-of-living and lifestyles. So shop around — we offer an extensive range of communities and home styles in Northern Virginia and Maryland.

During this point of your search is where you’ll need to define what factors and features are most important to you. Is a specific location most important? Or do you prioritize community amenities and a strong built-in social network? Is there a particular community feature that is an absolute must-have?

With a little research, you’ll find the perfect community is out there for you — a place that checks all the boxes and falls with your budget perimeters. And if you’ve taken the time to explore our wide selection of Brookfield Residential communities, you’ve likely already found it.

We’re Here to Help

If you have any questions or could use guidance on your journey to becoming a homeowner, don’t hesitate to reach out. Contact a Brookfield Residential Sales Manager today. We’re here to help. Good luck and happy house hunting!

 

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5 New Home Kitchen Designs Equipped for the Ultimate Holiday Feast

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Brookfield Residential

Holiday Dinner Party Kitchen Designs

As the holiday season approaches, families everywhere start to planning to host their friends and relatives. From Thanksgiving dinners to New Year’s Eve parties, the kitchen is the natural gathering point — through initial food preparation and on to the moment your guests arrive.

Take a look at some of our most popular kitchen designs that are equipped to host parties — large and small — and get inspired to throw your ultimate holiday feast.

The Kensington II at Potomac Shores

The Kensington Kitchen Design
Filled with resort-style amenities and a situated in a scenic, wooded residential setting, Potomac Shores is a community that will have your relatives eager to visit your home for the holidays. And the Kensington II model provides the kitchen to make it go smoothly.

The state-of-the-art oven and gas cooktop will ensure your meal comes out the perfect temperature. The spacious quartz kitchen island allows as many cooks to help out in the kitchen as you need. And the open-concept layout makes it easy to add on as many table seatings and kids’ tables as required while relatives continue to file in for dinner. 

The Riverton at Snowden Bridge

The Riverton at Snowden Bridge

As we age, there comes a time when a family’s go-to host passes down their holiday duties to the next generation. This kitchen in the Riverton model at Snowden Bridge makes it easy for any eager host to put off passing the torch for another few years. Inside this home designed for main-level living, the kitchen is only ever a few steps away.

This kitchen’s open-concept design makes it easy to move around and set seating for as many family members as you plan to host. And the attractive hardwood flooring and stunning quartz countertops are also incredibly easy to clean, making the party aftermath a breeze.

The Fillmore II at Waterford Manor

The Fillmore II Kitchen Design

For the hardcore holiday chef only perfection is acceptable. And while we might caution them not to be too obsessive this season, we’ll send them to the Fillmore II model’s kitchen at Waterford Manor with our best wishes and their recipe book.

This chef’s kitchen features our most sought-after premium appliances and the finest finishes. From the stylish counter-to-ceiling backsplash to the extended island and farmhouse sink, the allure of this kitchen goes far beyond just utility.

The Fillmore at Wilson’s Grove

The Fillmore Kitchen Design

Nothing says holiday brunch quite like enjoying bloody mary’s, mimosas or eggnog with those closest to your heart. The Fillmore model’s kitchen at Wilson’s Grove provides a great space to host a party the night before and then settle down for an intimate holiday brunch the next morning. The beautiful breakfast nook is a particular favorite, featuring ample windows and an inviting farmhouse-style dining table.  

The Taylor at Mayfair

The Taylor Kitchen Design

The kitchen in the Taylor model at Mayfair is the perfect spot to host your next buffet-style dinner party or spread out hors-d’oeuvres on the kitchen island. This spacious, open-concept kitchen features stunningly high ceilings and a large bay window, ensuring your guests will never feel cramped. It creates a natural flow that encourages guests to circulate around the room and mix and mingle with the crowd.  

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5 Easy Ways to Maximize Energy Savings Through Winter

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Brookfield Residential

Save Energy During the Cold Winter Months Ahead
As the weather begins to turn, we find ourselves busy preparing for the often-hectic holiday season. Halloween is just the first day requiring elaborate home decorations, but Thanksgiving dinner parties and festive light displays are just around the corner.

So step away from carving your pumpkin for a moment. Get started on these five proactive steps to ensure you maximize your energy savings — even when ice, snow and freezing temperatures begin to assault your home. And by improving efficiency, you’ll have that much more money in your pocket to use for gifts during the holidays.

1. Close the Gap

It’s only natural for gaps to occasionally appear between door and window frames regardless of the age of your home. That’s because, as the temperature and moisture levels change outside, wooden materials will expand with the heat and contract with the cold. Whether it’s a window or door, all that expensive heat can slip through the cracks.

Check your home’s exterior doors and windows for cold air leaks. Sometimes it’s easy enough to feel the draft, but the simplest way to be sure is to move a lit candle around the door or window frame. If there is a draft, you’ll see the candle flame move toward you and the interior of your home.

Now that you’ve identified any drafts, install foam or solid weatherstripping to any problematic window or door frames. If you note strong drafts near a door’s lower edge, consider installing a door sweep or storm door. At the end of the day, closing any gaps where hot air can escape can translate to big energy savings.   

2. Replace Furnace Filters

Install a new furnace filter to ensure your system is running at its optimal energy efficiency. To determine the size and variety of filter you’ll need, consult your owner’s manual, or — if you didn’t receive one — search your furnace model serial number online to find one.

This is a simple, quick fix. Standard flat fiberglass filters can run as little as $1, while higher-tech, energy-efficient varieties run closer to $30. It’s also best practice to replace the filter monthly during the coldest winter months to maximize energy efficiency, which will, in turn, translate to energy savings on your utility bill.

3. Reverse Ceiling Fans for Winter

Did you know that you can save money on energy bills by simply switching ceiling fans from counter-clockwise to a clockwise rotation? This method requires that you run the fan on a slow setting, but it will effectively push the cold air to the ceiling and keep warmer air down lower where it can be enjoyed by your family. This easy solution can save you a couple degrees on your thermostat setting which will translate to direct cost savings when the monthly energy bill arrives.

4. Clean Your Gutters

It’s essential to clear your gutters of any debris after the leaves fall. If you don’t, water can be trapped against the house and cause damage that will hurt the energy efficiency of your home and could lead to even more immediate problems such as an ice dam or flooding.  

Grab a ladder, take proper safety precautions and get up on the roof to clear any debris in your gutters. It’s a straightforward chore that’s best to get out of the way as soon as the leaves finish falling. Wait, and it becomes all too easy to forget. As they say — out of sight, out of mind.

5. Turn off Exterior Faucets

Just like cleaning your gutters, turning off exterior faucets is more of a proactive measure to avoid disaster rather than a direct energy savings tip. But — if anything — that only makes it more important. If pipes freeze, they’ll likely burst as the water expands when it turns to ice, and that could lead to flooding and major issues.

Disconnect any outdoor hoses you might have and drain exterior faucets completely. If your home was built before 2000, it likely wasn’t constructed with frost-proof faucets. In that case, you’ll need to turn off the shut-off valve inside your home.

Or you could skip cold weather maintenance entirely and come home for holidays with one of our available Move-In-Now Homes. You’ll be ready for anything old man winter throws at you with the latest energy-efficient technologies and the assurance of a new home warranty.

 

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3 Tips to Ensure a Stress-Free Move

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Brookfield Residential

Make a Stress-Free Move

The moment you buy a new home is filled with excitement, and that excitement only grows when you come home the first day and turn the key for the first time. A whole new world of possibilities has opened up before you, and there are so many things to explore inside your home and out in your new community. It’s a day that’s almost impossible to ruin. Almost, that is, unless you don’t take the precautions to have a stress-free move. 

Don’t Rush

The most common mistake people make when moving is not being ready by the time the movers arrive. It’s all too easy to procrastinate packing up, but if you wait, you’re putting your prized possessions at enormous risk.

Visit a home improvement store and you’ll find all sorts of specialized packing materials from cardboard boxes of all shapes and sizes to silverware sleeves. Take the time to pack everything right, and it’ll be much less stressful when you can unpack in your new home without uncovering broken items.

Think Tetris

A furnishing or family heirloom might stand the test of time in your home, but on the road — with bumps, potholes and brake lights — it’s easy for disaster to strike. That’s why it’s essential to properly pack the moving van to minimize the possibility for damage to occur. It’s a great idea to hire a qualified mover, but if you’re adamant about doing it yourself, be sure to take the proper precautions.

Mark boxes containing fragile items clearly and avoid stacking other items on top. Also, be particularly careful with top-heavy items such as a grand piano or billiards table. You’ll want to stick sturdy boxes and other items underneath so that the legs aren’t having to carry all the pressure while on the road.

Choose a Qualified Mover to Help

You’ll have dozens of moving companies to choose from at any location within the Mid-Atlantic region, and they will all make promises to get your business. But you want the right one. Vet your moving company with a straightforward checklist that will help you determine if they’ll move your stuff safely without charging you a ludicrous amount of money.

First, ask your friends, family or new neighbors for recommendations. If any have had a particularly stress-free move with a specific company, then that’s a great place to start. Next, you’ll want to ensure they’re licensed and insured. If your move will cross state lines, it’s a good idea to check to make sure your mover is registered federally. The Department of Transportation offers a free company lookup tool on its website for interstate moves.

Once you’ve vetted them in terms of legitimacy and reputation, it’s time to consider cost. Shop around to find out what the going rates are for a move of your scale. Ask for a quote and ensure it covers everything you need to move, including any outdoor items that might be easily overlooked. Get the estimate in writing so that you have a physical record and you can hold your moving company to the cost they promised. Ultimately, when it comes down to considering your options, choose the mover that can provide your family with the best experience, even if they cost a little bit more.

For more moving advice and checklists on a stress-free move, visit the Department of Transportation’s “Protect Your Move” website. And check out our website for additional moving tips and resources.

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Celebrate the Beauty of Fall in Leesburg at Waterford Manor

Posted on September 27, 2018 by Brookfield Residential

Vine & Dine at Waterford Manor: Saturday, October 6

With the beautiful fall colors beginning to emerge and the completion of a stunning new Move-In-Now Home, there’s a lot to celebrate this season at Waterford Manor. We invite you to join us at the Waterford Manor Barn on October 6, from 2pm to 6pm, to treat yourself to a day of live music, food, fun and home tours.

You’ll receive a farm-to-table experience with artisanal plates and selection of wines from Stone Tower Winery to enjoy while you listen to live music and play lawn games in this naturally beautiful community. Then step inside our newly completed Torrington II home design. This stunning Move-In-Now Home features a main-level owner’s suite, wrap-around porch and more than 4,000 square feet of interior space to spread out.

Need any other reason to visit? The 74th Annual Waterford Fair will be going on all weekend just 3 miles from our community. Offering historic home tours, extensive arts exhibits and more, this event provides the perfect opportunity to get a feel for the inviting, small-town spirit of Loudoun County.

Located just outside Leesburg, Waterford Manor is a new home community with 3+ acre homesites and the best value in the Leesburg area. New homes start from the low $600’s and feature spacious yards and the easy convenience of first-floor owner’s suites. Plus, you can surround yourself with shopping, dining and commuter options just minutes away. Or sit back and enjoy the peace and natural beauty.

RSVPs are preferred but not required. RSVP to Susan.Meed@BrookfieldRP.com.

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5 DMV-Area Hikes Perfect for Enjoying Fall Foliage

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Brookfield Residential

A Season for ChangeThis fall, find the perfect place close to your current — or future — home to go for a hike and enjoy the vibrant colors of the changing season. It’s an annual tradition that the whole family can enjoy and appreciate. Take a photo and it could make for the perfect holiday greeting card to send out to your friends and family.

Experts are forecasting the changing fall foliage to peak in the Mid-Atlantic region during the week of October 15, so start planning accordingly. You can also check out this fall foliage prediction map to learn more.  

Bears Den

Bluemont, VA

With a summit at 1,350 feet, the Bears Den Rocks provide sweeping, panoramic views of the surrounding Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west. It also makes for a prime spot to take in the sunset.

Set on the Appalachian Trail, this location is perfect for a fall hike with flexibility. The overlook is a short 5-minute walk from the Bears Den parking lot, so you can get out and enjoy the views without going far. But if you’d like to enjoy a full day in the woods, the Appalachian Trail runs in either direction so you can hike down the trail for as far as you like before turning around. Looking for real adventure? Hit the Raven Rocks hike just across Route 7 from the Bears Den parking lot.  

Bears Den is a prime fall hike for families in Loudoun or Clarke counties. It’s located just 8 miles from The Bluffs at Sleeter Lake and roughly 20 miles from Waterford Manor and Snowden Bridge.

Prince William Forest Park  

Dumfries, VA

Residents of Potomac Shores know they won’t have to look far to experience the beautiful fall colors. It’s all around them. That’s especially true for Brookfield Residential homeowners who are in the midst of the colorful forests in the Woods Bend and Woods Edge neighborhoods of this master-planned community.

Still, it’s great to get out and take the family on a new adventure. Only 7 miles away, the Prince William Forest Park offers an opportunity to explore 15,000 acres of beautiful woodlands along Quantico Creek. It’s a beautiful place to see the leaves change.

Patuxent Research Refuge

Bowie, MD

The Patuxent Research Refuge is the nation’s only wildlife refuge established to support wildlife research. Head to the South Tract and hit one of the many loop trails. Not only will you get the chance to see leaves dressed in beautiful fall colors, but you might get a chance to see the park’s ample wildlife found along the lake and woods. It’s only open on weekends so be sure to plan accordingly!

The visitors center is roughly a 20-mile drive from Silver Spring to the west and Glen Burnie to the northeast, which makes the Patuxent Research Refuge the perfect fall destination for families at Oakview Village or Bradford’s Landing.

Billy Goat Trail

Potomac, MD

One of the most scenic and adventurous hikes close to D.C., the Billy Goat Trail crosses islands and the rocky ridge alongside the famous Great Falls on the Potomac River. From here, your family will enjoy epic waterfall views alongside the beautiful colors of the changing fall foliage. It’s best accessed from the Great Falls Tavern Visitors Center. There are three sections of the hike that total about 8 miles and range from a leisurely stroll to adventurous bouldering.

This location is perfect for residents of our luxury townhomes at Travilah Station. It’s just 10 miles from home to the Great Falls Tavern Visitors Center. And families who live at Bradford’s Landing are close by, too.  

Quiet Waters Park

Annapolis, MD

Just south of downtown Annapolis, Quiet Waters Park offers access to forests and shoreline situated between the South River and Harness Creek. With pavilions available for reservations, it’s a great place to enjoy a fall picnic with friends or family after a stroll along the scenic hiking trails. You can also rent kayaks and take in the fall colors from the water’s edge.

Located just 5 miles southeast of Admirals Square, this is a great destination for residents of this contemporary townhome and condo community to escape to nature any time of the year.

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Get All Your Style in Half the Time with My Style Quick-Move Homes

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Brookfield Residential

We Make Buying a New Home as Easy as 1, 2, Key

Many home shoppers don’t mind waiting out the construction process so they can walk through each step of the process and pick their options, features and finishes from the blueprint to the day they move in. Others opt for a beautiful new home that’s already built, fully upgraded and ready for an almost-instant move-in, a Move-In-Now Home was your best option. And there was no middle ground between these two approaches — until now.

Add Your Personal Touch to Move-In-Now Homes

With My Style Quick-Move Homes, we offer already-built homes that are just waiting for your personal touch. We pause after initial construction so that you can select the flooring, tile, counters, cabinets and fixtures. And once you’ve made your choices, your home will still be ready in less than two months! It’s the best of both worlds — the ideal crossroad between customization and convenience. It lets you make a home uniquely your own, without putting life on hold until construction is complete.

Where Can I Find My Style Quick-Move Homes?

With our first rollout of the program occurring this summer, we’ve now introduced My Style Quick-Move Homes in a handful of our most popular communities across the Mid-Atlantic, including Admirals Square in Annapolis, MD, Mayfair in Purcellville, VA, and Snowden Bridge near Winchester, VA.

Moving forward, we’ll expand My Style Quick-Move Homes across all our communities, so stay tuned to our official My Style site to see the most up-to-date listings of available new homes. Do you have any questions about how it all works? We’d love to show you, so don’t hesitate to contact us.

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