This is written by LIse Howe, Associate Broker with RLAH in Chevy Chase MD. With 38 years of experience selling luxury homes in Bethesda MD, I look forward to helping you find that perfect home. When buyers begin exploring Bethesda luxury neighborhoods, the Massachusetts Avenue Corridor quickly rises to the top of the list. This
Interest Rate vs. APR: What Buyers Need to Know When you start comparing mortgage quotes, you’ll see two key numbers: the interest rate and the APR. They sound similar, but they tell different parts of the story—and understanding both helps you choose the loan that truly fits your budget and long‑term plans. Interest Rate: The
Bethesda Luxury Homes Along the Massachusetts Avenue Corridor For buyers searching for Bethesda luxury homes, the Massachusetts Avenue Corridor stands out as one of the most prestigious and enduring residential areas in Montgomery County, Maryland. Stretching from downtown Bethesda toward Washington, DC and the Potomac River, this corridor is home to some of the region’s
Written by Lise Howe, Associate Broker at RLAH in Chevy Chase, MD, with lots of experience helping sellers, buyers, landlords and renters in Kenwood Forest, Chevy Chase MD. Kenwood Forest I compared to Kenwood Forest II – how do you choose? Both are charming communities of townhouse-style condominiums located at the intersection of Bradley Boulevard
Written by Lise Howe, Associate Broker at RLAH, an expert in downsizing and relocating from DC and the wider metro area. Please share your questions about downsizing with her. Planning on downsizing in DC or Bethesda? Here are some things to consider as you plan to relocate. People across the country look forward to retirement
Written by Lise Howe, Associate Broker at RLAH, an expert in downsizing in Bethesda and all the condos in Bethesda MD. Downsizing at the Willoughby can feel like a fresh chapter—lighter, simpler, and full of possibility. For many people exploring this next step in the Washington, D.C. area, the Willoughby in Chevy Chase, Maryland offers
Written by Lise Howe, Associate Broker with RLAH and an expert in matching buyers with the perfect Bethesda condo for their lifestyle, budget, wants and needs. Bethesda has a special charm — it’s polished but never pretentious, lively yet still wonderfully livable. If you’re exploring luxury condos in Bethesda MD, you’ll find a handful of
Live at the Adagio: Stylish, Contemporary Living in the Heart of Bethesda If you love the idea of stepping out your front door and being surrounded by the best dining, shopping, and culture Bethesda has to offer, the Adagio is exactly where you want to be. Perfectly positioned in the heart of downtown Bethesda, this
January 19 is the start of the Winter Bethesda Restaurant week, bringing lots of great restaurants to choose from like Caruso’s Grocery at Pike and Rose and Salt Line in Bethesda and Lia’s at Friendship Heights. Written by LIse Howe, Associate Broker, RLAH in Chevy Chase and an expert at eating in Bethesda’s best (and
The DC Metro area has seen prices drop by about 4% in 2025, giving back some of the escalated prices due to the scarcity of inventory during COVID and the incredibly low mortgage rates. Over the last year the DC metro area has also been impacted by DOGE firings and the long government shut down,
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