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Category Archives: Chevy Chase News
Solar Power in Chevy Chase
Solar energy arrays are not yet as common as slate shingles and squirrels on the roofs of Chevy Chase homes. But renewable energy from the sun is a growing presence. Drive around Chevy Chase neighborhoods and you’ll spot them–glass panels set on south-facing roofs. Some arrays are just a couple of panels. Some cover almost […]
Bethesda-Chevy Chase and Walt Whitman High School Among Nation’s Best!
Each year, U.S. News & World Report applies a series of performance metrics to public high schools in the United States to find those that deliver the best education. Factors include student-to-teacher ratio, college readiness/Advanced Placement courses, and proficiency in Algebra and English. 21,035 public high schools were reviewed and ranked in this year’s analysis, […]
Chevy Chase, Maryland Real Estate Market Report for April 2013
Chevy Chase Neighborhoods Rank Among Most Affluent in America
According to a recent article in Forbes Magazine, some of the most affluent communities in America are right here in Chevy Chase! In fact, Chevy Chase Section Five has been ranked as America’s most affluent neighborhood, for the second year in a row. Chevy Chase Economy Sees Rapid Growth Per Forbes, Chevy Chase Section Five enjoys a median […]
Somerset Town Hall Sets Example in Vintage Home Efficiency
Built in 1902 as a single-family home, the Somerset Town Hall began as one the 35 original residences built in Somerset between 1893 and 1905. Somerset obtained a town charter in 1906. With a town hall building that predates the town itself, there is a strong sense of history in Somerset. Maintaining the character of the […]
Will the Sequester Impact Chevy Chase and Bethesda Real Estate?
As the clock ticks on the latest federal budget impasse, it appears that austerity measures may take effect as of March 1, unless Congress and The White House can agree on an alternative. If unabated, the sequester would cause 1.2 trillion dollars in automatic spending cuts. We’re going to take a brief look at what the sequester could mean […]
New Montgomery County Tree Legislation Could Take Root
Two new bills have been planted to protect our trees in Montgomery County, but there are seeds of dissent from home builders and property owners. Here is a look at the proposed legislation, courtesy of District 1 Council-member Roger Berliner. Bill 41-12: The “Street Tree” Legislation Bill 41-12 stems from the fact that the State of Maryland has […]
Chevy Chase, MD Real Estate Market Report for February 2013
Chevy Chase Neighborhood Issues
Want to know what’s happening around your Chevy Chase home? According to the Rollingwood Citizens Association, there have been two main issues affecting Chevy Chase residents. Read on to see what’s going on near your neighborhood. What’s Going on With Chevy Chase Lake Redevelopment? What: A redevelopment plan has been proposed for the Chevy Chase […]