FROM THE DESK
A DC AREA LIFESTYLE BLOG
A Guide to Residential Home Styles in the Washington DC Metro Area
From stately Colonial Revivals to sleek Mid-Century Moderns, the Washington DC Metro area offers an incredible range of residential architecture. This guide breaks down fifteen of the most common home styles across the DMV, from Ramblers and Cape Cods to Craftsmans, Victorians, and Modern Farmhouses, so you can recognize each one and find the home that fits how you want to live.
Beyond Hollin Hills: Six Mid-Century Modern Communities Around DC You’ve Never Heard Of
Hollin Hills gets all the attention, but it was never the only one. From a modernist colony inside a national park to five rare Hugh Newell Jacobsen pod houses hiding in Annandale, here are six DMV mid-century modern communities worth knowing.
Fall Home Maintenance Fun: Engaging Kids in Your Checklist!
As Fall approaches, it’s time to prepare your home for the colder months ahead. Why not involve the kids in the fun, and teach them about home maintenance? Check out this checklist of 10 essential Fall home maintenance items, and how to include the kids.
More Than a Tourist Destination: Six DC Neighborhoods to Call Home
Washington DC is so much more than a tourist destination; It’s a vibrant city full of charming neighborhoods to settle down in and call home.
DC Lingo, The Language of Washington: The Local Terms, Slang, and Acronyms of the DC Metro Area.
While every region has its own local language, the DC Metro Region takes it to an entirely new level.
Is 2021 the Year to Sell My House?
If you find yourself asking the question, “Should I sell my house this year?” consumer sentiment about selling today should boost your confidence in the right direction and help you finalize your decision.
From The Desk is a DMV-focused blog, highlighting the joys of living in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Offering insight ranging from design tips, things to do, and beautiful homes, to upcoming events and local developments, the goal is to keep readers engaged, and updated on what’s happening locally. Author Joshua Baumgardner is a local realtor with TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, and comes from a background of family real estate. Joshua is a graduate of James Madison University and Florida State University. Prior to a career in real estate, Joshua was a professional opera singer, and has sang across the US and Europe.
jbaumgardnder@ttrsir.com