Townhome and condo living doesn’t mean you have to surrender your affection for gardening. Decks, and even more expansive terraces now incorporated into the design of many urban townhomes and condominiums, are well suited for a rooftop garden where flowers, plants, ornamental trees, vegetables and herbs can be grown.

Each year, the Coalition for Smarter Growth recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to smart growth development in the Washington, DC area. EYA's President and CEO, Bob Youngentob, was honored with the 2018 Prince Livable Communities Leadership Award at the annual awards reception.

We are honored to announce that EYA was selected Company of the Year at the LOCUS Leadership Awards luncheon. Sponsored by Smart Growth America, the LOCUS Leadership Awards celebrate real estate developers and investors who have demonstrated exemplary commitment to public leadership and development for walkable, sustainable communities.

Sophisticated. Timeless. Classic. Serene. These are the words one often uses to describe the transitional interior design style. A transitional style is a blend of traditional and modern designs with a focus on incorporating clean lines and textures on a typically neutral palette. Transitional rooms offer the sophistication of modern design with the warm and welcoming feel of traditional elements.

In January, EYA team members attended the International Builders’ Show (IBS) to learn more about the latest products and trends in home building and design. This month, we are continuing our blog post series on new products and trends by delving deeper into kitchens and baths.

Mortgage interest rates have climbed steadily since the first of the year. According to BankRate, the Fixed National Average for a 30-year loan has increased from 3.85 percent on January 1st, to 4.35 percent on February 21st, half a percentage point increase. Rates were last above 5 percent in 2011. To better understand these changes, we sat down with Joshua Jablonski of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage to gain his insight on what homebuyers and sellers can anticipate in the coming year. Josh has been lending to buyers in the DMV for the past 16 years.