Top 6 Luxury Condo Buildings in Bethesda MD | Best Bethesda Condos for Upscale Living
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 […]
Stylish Contemporary Living at the Adagio
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 […]
Winter Bethesda Restaurant Week 2026!
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 […]
Prices Have Shifted in These Top 5 Markets
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, […]
“As Is” May Be Costly in Bethesda MD in 2026
“As is” may sound like a good idea – like putting on your sweatpants rather than getting dressed for a New Year’s Eve dinner party at your CEO’s home! You know you can do it, but is it really a good idea? Will there be long term consequences? Selling your home “as is” may be […]
Favorite Quick Lunch Spots in Bethesda
It is always fun to go to a top restaurant in Maryland – the kind that you read about in food magazines, but sometimes you just need a quick meal. Here are my favorite quick lunch spots in Bethesda MD – the local favorites that provide good food at a reasonable price and do not […]
Living in Chevy Chase Village – a Special Part of Chevy Chase
You will love living in Chevy Chase Village because of its history, sense of community and distinctive homes surrounded by mature azaleas and tall trees. Written by Lise Howe, Associate Broker with RLAH and specializing in close in Montgomery County and NW Washington with an interest in down-sizing seniors and condo communities. If you are […]
Where to Downsize in Montgomery County
The Right Places to Downsize in Montgomery County: Reflections on the Choices There are a number of right places to downsize in Montgomery County. The choice of the perfect place really depends on your priorities! At this stage of life, many of us start craving something a little simpler. Not smaller in spirit — just […]
Top High Schools – Montgomery County MD
Understanding Montgomery County’s Top High Schools — What They Mean for You Even if you don’t have children in the local public school system, school quality matters — and not just a little. Homeowners throughout Montgomery County know that strong school rankings help protect property values and attract future buyers who prioritize education. For families […]
Top Elementary Schools – Montgomery County MD
Understanding Montgomery County’s Top Elementary Schools — What They Mean for You Even if you don’t have children in the local public school system, school quality matters — and not just a little. Homeowners throughout Montgomery County know that strong school rankings help protect property values and attract future buyers who prioritize education. For families […]