The State of Marlyand says 'Cabin John Crossing is a Model Community'

Who would have thought the great State of Maryland would ever hand out compliments to developers, let alone a developer working in the toughest jurisdiction in the toughest county in the state? Think no further.....today our Montgomery County inspector brought his team of supervisors from both the County and the State to Cabin John Crossing. The tour was an effort to demonstrate there are some developers doing all the right things and following the law to the strictest of measures. Using our small project along the Potomac River as a model for other developers in the State is an honor. We are just as proud of the site as our inspector is.

TRIM, TRIM AND YES, MORE TRIM

There are three times during construction when a home begins to demonstrate to visitors who lives there and what's important to them:: exterior facade, interior trim and landscaping. This week the trim has been going up in our first home at Cabin John Crossing. The trim is just like the rest of our home:: familiar yet unique and simple yet still very substantial. While not painted you can see from the photos how the trim is beginning to set a lovely tone for the completion of the home. Our trim carpenters are the true craftsmen almost artist like.

We are positive you will adore the completed home in just a few weeks.

"Real estate bidding wars are back in parts of D.C. area"

CUT & PASTE THIS LINK INTO YOUR BROWSER::

http://www.washingtonpost.com/realestate/real-estate-bidding-wars-are-back-in-parts-of-dc-area/2011/06/16/AGpB95iH_story.html

New Homes in Bethesda / Cabin John + Glen Echo Park = Kid's Summer Heaven

REALLY?!?! Yes, Really. Your lucky day has arrived in Cabin John. Just down the bike trail from Cabin John Crossing is one of the best known public parks in the region. Beyond the history of Glen Echo Park is the tantalizing children's classes & programs. Glen Echo offers a wide array of interesting, fun and educational programs in visual and performing arts as well as environmental education.

For your little Artists the drawing, painting and crafts include classes called Young Spirit and Playgroup in the Park plus Clay Animation.....can you think of anything more fun than a class called CLAY ANIMATION, we can't.

Your children and grandchildren will never let you leave the park without a ride on the historic Merry-Go-Round or a trip to the The Puppet Company.

All of this plus the Clara Barton Children's Center are just steps from Cabin John Crossing. YES, REALLY.

D.C. Ranks #1 in “Best City for Families”

FROM THE WASHINGTON POST::

"Washington D.C. is now the best place in America to raise a family, so says Parenting magazine’s July issue. The history, the government, the breathtaking architecture and inspiring monuments — you don’t have to be a child to get an amazing education in this city. Our nation’s capital is also known for its plenitude of museums, in fact, there are 44, second only to the Big Apple!

Editors evaluated schools, housing, crime, employment, registered sex offenders, recreational activities, health care, commuting, child care and air quality to come up with their ranking. What differed from previous years, and what made D.C. shoot to the top, was that editors added a “charm and culture” category this year. It weighed the number of museums, performing arts venues, kid-friendly restaurants and the like."

Waiting on the 11th Hole

From MSNBC:: 'Course marshals wait for a group to play through the 11th hole during a practice round for the U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda'

Toni L. Sandys / The Washington Post

The U.S. Open & Cabin John Crossing

Just up the river from Cabin John Crossing 156 of the world's finest golf professionals will gather this week at Congressional Country Club for the 2011 U.S. Open. All of the excitement starts today with practice rounds. What a fun weekend to live in the neighborhood of an event watched in more than 30 countries. Plus it's just a ten minute bike ride along the C&O Canal & Potomac River. Does Bethesda living get any better?

Tickets are still available for Practice Rounds only at:: https://tickets.usga.org/2011WinterTicketOffer/

Parker:: The P in OPaL Working Weekends. God Love 'Em

Banks Are Finally Offering Balanced & Pragmatic Mortgages

FYI:: Banks are finally swinging back to balanced and pragmatic mortgage offerings:: Within the last week we've heard of a 10% down jumbo (Sandy Spring Bank) AND even 100% financing (BB&T) for entry level people. IT'S ABOUT TIME.

GLEN ECHO STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL in Glen Echo

this Saturday | June 7th | from 11-3 6201 Dunrobbin Drive & MacArthud Blvd

This Saturday, June 13th, grab the kids and head over to the Episcopal Church in Glen Echo for their 36th annual Strawberry Festival. This delicious – and fun – kickoff to the summer will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Every year, when the strawberry crop is at its peak, neighbors head to a local orchard to pick bushels of berries. The berries are then brought to the Clara Barton House where they are cleaned and hulled in preparation for the festival the next day. It’s a delightful local tradition, and showcases, of course, lots and lots of strawberries! There’s nothing better than strawberry shortcake in June!! Except when it's a' la mode!

BROKER'S OPEN @ Cabin John Crossing, NEW HOMES IN BETHESDA

In the mood for a tour of a wonderful new home in the midst of construction? Then you really must attend our first Broker's Open. The luncheon will be held today, June 7th, in our Clara Barton from noon to 2:00. Located at 6426 79th Street in 'Downtown' Cabin John. Only the most scrumptious foods will be provided by the adjacent Wild Tomato bistro. You'll enjoy great food, great people and a fantastic new home. So if you can take the heat....we'll have bottled water (sparkling & still of course), we'd love to see you tomorrow, June 7th.

Time:: 12:00-2:00

Location:: 6426 79th Street, Cabin John

6 Weeks from Footers to Insulation

Our first home at Cabin John Crossing continues to set records and impress Montgomery County inspectors. In just 6 weeks the Clara Barton has gone from footers to insulation. Next up:: standing seam metal roof and Hardi-Plank siding, quickly followed by drywall, paint and trim.....Oh My.

The Results of Peter's Photo Shoot in our Sales Office

Our Sr. VP of Construction cleaned up pretty well for his first photo shoot. Peter has helped us achieve the efficiencies and quality we had been working toward for years. We are all so proud of our homes. This pride begins with our architect and ends with Peter. Way to go team!