The Best Lock-and-Leave Condos in Bethesda MD | Luxury & Downsizing Guide 2026
The best lock-and-leave condos in Bethesda is a topic that Lise Howe has been paying attention to for years. With 2 grandchildren of her own and another coming soon, and children spread out along the Eastern seaboard, she understands the joy of spending weeks with family! As a veteran of river cruises and vacations in […]
Best Bethesda Condos Under 500k
One of the biggest surprises for buyers moving to Bethesda is discovering that you don’t need a million-dollar budget to enjoy a wonderful lifestyle. While luxury towers in downtown Bethesda continue to grab the headlines, some of the area’s best values are quietly tucked away in established communities with spacious floor plans, mature landscaping and […]
Crystal Ball Prediction: Median Home Price $1M in 2050| Bethesda MD Lise Howe
The crystal ball prediction guaranteed to surprise is the statement by the National Association of Realtors’ Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun, that the national median home price could reach $1 million by the year 2050. At first glance, that number sounds unbelievable. But consider this: in 1990, the national median home price was only about $90,000. […]
The Richest DC Suburbs
After nearly 38 years helping buyers and sellers throughout the Washington metropolitan area, I’ve learned that people don’t simply buy a luxury home—they buy a lifestyle. While impressive architecture and beautiful landscaping certainly help, the wealthiest Washington DC suburbs have something even more valuable: they feel like home. People often ask me, “What is the […]
Promenade Lifestyle – Perfect for Non-Drivers
Lise Howe is a Realtor with 38 years experience in the DC metro area who loves the Promenade lifestyle, which is perfect for non-drivers, empty nesters, downsizers, families and young professionals. Who doesn’t love that Promenade pool and the tennis courts and the exercise facilities! Come to check out the pickle ball courts and stay […]
Fireworks on the 4th in the DC Metro Area
If you live in the Washington DC area, you already know that Fourth of July is basically our Super Bowl of patriotism – and particularly this year as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. And while the National Mall fireworks are iconic, they also involve crowds, security lines, […]
The Willoughby Friendship Heights: Everything You Need to Know About Chevy Chase’s Biggest Condo Building
Thinking about The Willoughby in Friendship Heights? Get the full scoop on amenities, unit sizes, schools, and who this 815-unit Chevy Chase condo building is really right for — from downsizers to young professionals to families. Lise Howe is a Realtor and non-practicing attorney with 38 years experience in the DC real estate market. She […]
FAQs for Sellers
Friendly Answers From Lise Howe & The Lise Howe Group at RLAH Real Estate If you’re thinking about selling your Bethesda, MD or Washington, DC home or condo, you’re probably juggling a mix of excitement, mild panic, and at least one late‑night Google search that started with “How do I sell my house” and ended […]
Living at The Gables in North Bethesda: Condo Community, Amenities, Schools & Fees
The Gables in North Bethesda is one of those communities that people “buy into for a few years” and then somehow realize they’ve been there a decade. If you’re comparing North Bethesda and Rockville neighborhoods and wondering whether The Gables is worth a closer look, consider this your friendly, experienced, slightly opinionated guide. I’ll walk […]
Why The Kenwood on River Road Is a Hidden Gem for Non‑Drivers in Bethesda
Non-drivers in Bethesda looking for a new home should consider the Kenwood to see how it checks all their boxes! The Kenwood on River Road has always marched to the beat of its own drum, and that’s exactly why so many people fall in love with it. While other condo communities in the Bethesda–Friendship Heights […]