EYA Neighborhood News

2024 has been a year of growth, community and innovation at EYA. Our efforts have resulted in positive impacts not just within the company, but more importantly, in the lives of our homeowners and the neighborhoods where we build. From launching our first two all-electric communities to welcoming over 190 homeowners to their new homes and giving back to local communities, our accomplishments this year further EYA's mission to create distinctly special neighborhoods that positively impact individual lives and communities in a socially responsible way. Below are some highlights from the year.

A home entryway is the first space that guests see when they visit your home and makes that all-important first impression. It is also typically the starting point of your day as your family heads out the door to work or school. A stylishly organized entryway not only creates a warm and inviting space, it can also help to get your day off to a calmer start and provide a welcoming space to come home to at the end of the day when kept tidy and well-organized. We asked EYA’s longtime home storage and organization partner, The Tailored Closet, for some top tips on entryway organization. Read on to learn more about how an organized entryway can benefit your daily routine and essential storage items, along with a bonus section on organizing mudrooms.

For over 30 years, EYA has understood the benefits of townhome living and has built more than 6,000 new townhomes across the greater Washington D.C. area. And while our homeowners have long known that townhomes can offer a low-maintenance lifestyle with walkability to nearby amenities and a strong sense of community among neighbors, a recent article in the Washington Post titled "The new American Dream should be a townhouse" offers perspective on why townhomes are not only a good choice for homebuyers, but for cities and the environment as well.

The EYA Foundation held its annual Day of Service, partnering with the Salvation Army to help them prepare for their Angel Tree event. Angel Tree is the Salvation Army’s largest annual event which provides Christmas gifts for children. Over 40 EYA employees volunteered at their warehouse helping to sort gifts, prepare gift tags, assemble bikes and stage the warehouse—two weeks worth of work accomplished in one day!

New construction home or resale? This is a question many home shoppers ask when beginning their new home search. Which one is right for you can depend on many factors, including lifestyle preference and personal priorities. Here are eight reasons why a new construction home may be the better choice for you.

This Monday, September 23rd is Car Free Day. Join thousands of other D.C. metro area residents and trade in your keys for greener modes of transport, such as biking, walking, Metro or carpooling.