The Garden Club of America Entrance Marker in Chevy Chase

By Melinda Estridge on June 19th, 2013
Drivers making their way into Washington along Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase may not notice them, but a pair of historical markers identify the boundary between Maryland and the District of Columbia. They’re nestled inside a screen of hedges, flowers and trees in Chevy Chase Circle. The markers are not to be confused with the ... [Continue Reading]

A Look at Martin’s Addition

By Melinda Estridge on June 18th, 2013
Martin’s Addition is a quiet Chevy Chase neighborhood east of the Chevy Chase Section 3 community. It is roughly bordered by Brookville Road to the west, Quincy Street to the south, Brennon Lane to the east and Thornapple Street to the north. The village is home to nearly 1,000 residents and has a median household ... [Continue Reading]

Great Deal at Rosa Mexicano

By Melinda Estridge on June 17th, 2013
Come out to Rosa Mexicano at Chevy Chase (located on 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, DC) for Kids Eat Free dinner. Children under ten are eligible for a free dinner with the purchase of any adult entree, Sunday through Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  What Can My Child Order at Rosa Mexicano? Children are able ... [Continue Reading]

Chevy Chase, MD Real Estate Market Update for June

By Melinda Estridge on June 17th, 2013
To discover how recent activity on the Chevy Chase real estate market may affect you as a home buyer or home seller, please contact us at the Estridge Group. ... [Continue Reading]

Buying A Home At The Right Time

By Melinda Estridge on June 12th, 2013
Check out this article below from The KCM Blog. See how last year’s housing market compares to this one and find out tips from real estate experts. If you’re thinking of buying a home in Chevy Chase, be sure to get in touch with me!   Buying a House: Is Now the Time? by THE KCM CREW on JUNE 10, ... [Continue Reading]

Home for Sale Spotlight: 4216 East West Highway

By Melinda Estridge on June 6th, 2013
Home buyers are sure to be impressed by our latest Chevy Chase home for sale. Located on 4216 East West Highway, this three-bedroom Colonial-style home has beautiful features and is close to great conveniences. The owner has carefully maintained the home for more than 40 years, and offers buyers a wonderful, relaxing living space.  Chevy ... [Continue Reading]

The DC Metro-area’s Booming Real Estate Market

By Melinda Estridge on June 5th, 2013
Check out this article below from the Wall Street Journal by Lauren Schuker Blum and Craig Karmin. Find out how DC Metro-area real estate (which includes Chevy Chase, MD) has evolved. Washington, D.C.: The New Boomtown Bidding wars are breaking out. Foreign buyers are moving in. A new wave of contemporary architecture is taking hold. And a ... [Continue Reading]

Roses in Chevy Chase

By Melinda Estridge on May 29th, 2013
As May edges toward June, rosebushes are blooming in yards all over Chevy Chase. These are on 46th Street, near downtown Bethesda. Photo © Bob Cullen ... [Continue Reading]

Blooming Now in Chevy Chase–Peonies

By Melinda Estridge on May 28th, 2013
The peonies of May are among the most spectacular attractions of Chevy Chase gardens. They come in many colors. This snowy one grows at a home in Chevy Chase Village. Butterflies also seem to enjoy the big blossoms of the peony. Photo © Bob Cullen   ... [Continue Reading]

A Look at Chevy Chase Section 3 and Section 5

By Melinda Estridge on May 23rd, 2013
For today’s Chevy Chase neighborhood blog spotlight, we’ve decided to focus on Chevy Chase Section 3 and Section 5. Not far from the Martins Addition neighborhood, the Sections 3 & 5 communities are located between Connecticut Avenue and Brookville Road. Many homes were built circa 1940s, with housing prices typically around $1 million.  What’s Around ... [Continue Reading]
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