Amazon’s announcement that it will build a second headquarters of up to 8 million square feet triggered a fierce bidding competition among several North American cities to win over the Internet retailer. The Washington Post reports today on the four neighborhoods that D.C. will propose as locations for the new headquarters (O’Connell 2017). Option #1: … Read More
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Bethesda Row Arts Festival This Weekend!
This Saturday & Sunday, Bethesda Row will be transformed into an outdoor art gallery and live music venue for the 20th Annual Bethesda Row Arts Festival. The festival, which features 190 juried museum-quality artists, is widely recognized as one of the leading fine arts and crafts fairs in the mid-Atlantic. On sale will be ceramics, … Read More
Anthropologie to Replace Barnes & Noble at Bethesda Row
Women’s retailer Anthropologie will take over the 37,000-square-foot Barnes & Noble space at Bethesda Row. The bookstore, which has been an anchor of downtown Bethesda since it opened in 1996, announced in March that it had failed to reach agreement on a lease extension with landlord Federal Realty Trust and would close at the end … Read More
McLean Featured Listing: 1565 Hane Street
Carolyn Homes is proud to present this exceptional new arts & crafts home by Walnut Creek Builders. Three luxurious levels boast six bedrooms, five full & two half baths. Throughout the open, light-filled main level, you will find custom millwork, hardwood floors, and many other superior finishes. The gourmet, eat-in kitchen is a chef’s dream, … Read More
Bethesda Real Estate Market Update – September 2017
Detached Homes The median sale price for detached properties was $920,000 in September, representing a 1.1% increase from August and 4.7% decrease year-over-year (Source: MarketStats by ShowingTime). The average days on market for detached homes sold in Bethesda was 50 days, which is 18% lower than the 5-year September average. New contract activity decreased 8.1% … Read More
The Wharf Kickoff Celebration
Visit the Southwest Waterfront from October 12 – October 15 for live music and entertainment, delicious food prepared by DC’s finest chefs, and plenty of fun in celebration of the opening of The Wharf. Don’t miss the sunset fireworks at the conclusion of events on Thursday & Sunday! Event Hours: Thursday, October 12: 11 am … Read More
Taste of Bethesda This Saturday, October 7
Visit Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle this Saturday, October 7 from 11 AM – 4 PM for the annual Taste of Bethesda food and music festival, which features 60 local restaurants and five stages of entertainment. Sample delicious food while enjoying live music and dance performances and bring your kids along for face painting and arts & … Read More
10 Most Expensive Montgomery County Home Sales – September
1. 9490 River Road, Potomac, MD 20854 – Close Price: $3,350,000 2. 7004 Darby Road, Bethesda, MD 20817 – Close Price: $2,900,000 3. 5416 Falmouth Road, Bethesda, MD 20816 – Close Price: $2,850,000 4. 5111 Cape Cod Court, Bethesda, MD 20816 – Close Price: $2,100,000 5. 9720 Sorrel Avenue, Potomac, MD 20854 – Close Price: … Read More
Downtown Bethesda Office Acquisition
Washington Business Journal reports today that The Donohoe Cos. And USAA Real Estate have teamed up to acquire 7101 Wisconsin Avenue, a Class A office building located in downtown Bethesda, for $105.7 million. The building’s features include a recently renovated façade, lobby, conference facility and common areas and an occupancy rate hovering around 97%. Donohoe … Read More
Bethesda Featured Listing: 7009 Deep Creek Court
Welcome to 7009 Deep Creek Court, an exceptional home originally constructed by acclaimed Lerner/Lipnick builders and expanded upon by award-winning JEFFCO Construction. Three luxurious levels boast six bedrooms and five & one-half baths. Step inside and you’ll find a contemporary open floor plan with the perfect combination of formal and informal rooms, ideal for both … Read More