Magnificent Bethesda Home Hits the Market

Featured in Southern Home magazine, this home is warm, comfortable and sophisticated

Built in 2019, this gorgeous architectural masterpiece wows at every turn. Designed by custom architectural firm, Thomson & Cooke, this residence exudes understated elegance. With attention to every detail, the home was built as the personal residence of the owner of Magruder Design | Build – one of the area’s premier high-end builders.  

The property, located at 5308 Burlington Terrace in Bethesda, is listed by Zelda Heller with Long & Foster | Christie’s International Real Estate’s Bethesda office, and is being offered for $5,995 million. The over 7,000-square-foot home has five bedrooms, five full and two half bathrooms.    

“This home provides sophisticated, understated elegant living in a serene setting,” said Heller. “Take advantage of the rare opportunity to purchase a builder’ private residence and be prepared to entertain in style – from dinner parties in the dining room and cocktail parties in the garden to simple family celebrations. This home offers everything for people who live life to the fullest.”

Sited on a cul de sac, a regal custom paved circular driveway beckons you onto the generous covered front porch, replete with gas lamps. The white brick and cedar home is framed by lush greenery, perennials and stonework. Conveniently located adjacent to the beautiful, tree lined Edgemoor foot path, this home’s new owner can walk to all of the world-class shopping and dining that downtown Bethesda offers.

Greet your guests in style in the open foyer with an elegant, curved staircase and enticing views into the first-floor rooms. Furnished with the bespoke styling of renowned interior designer Erica Burns, it’s easy to see why this home was chosen to be featured in Southern Home magazine. A gracious arched opening leads to the sunlit family room, featuring a fireplace and tall ceilings punctuated with reclaimed wooden beams. In warm weather, open glass doors from this room to extend your party onto expansive outdoor terraces.

It will be easy to prepare a family meal or cook for a crowd in the stunning kitchen with custom milled white cabinetry, honed quartz counters, top-of-the-line appliances, and a custom designed banquette and farmhouse table in the breakfast room.

A butler’s pantry opens into the dining room with fireplace and a custom-made circular table for warm family gatherings. For quiet time or to work from home, retreat to the library, with cabinetry awash in a glossy lacquered finish that brings a retro glamorous touch.

The adjacent owner’s suite is simple, unpretentious, crisp, and calming. The spa-like white-on-white bathroom repeats the arch motif over the tub, and features dual vanities, dual water closets, and a generous-sized shower. This level also features a cheerful multipurpose room off the kitchen, which can be used as a workroom, control center, mudroom or laundry room. 

The upper floor offers three comfortable ensuite bedrooms and a second laundry area. The largest suite has a living /TV room entry, arched hallway leading into the bedroom, a couture-ready bath, and boutique inspired touches throughout. The soothing guest suite has a meditative Zen aura, and the nautically themed blue third bedroom delights the senses with its dramatic flair.

The lower level offers something for everyone with a wine tasting room including a brick wall, a fifth bedroom with full bathroom, a state-of-the-art gym, and the clubby, paneled recreation room with hidden doors, full kitchen with bar seating, powder room and ample storage.

The backyard offers sublime terraces, a covered porch with authentic swing, a gas firepit and grill area, and a stone staircase leading to an outdoor shower and hot tub. Inspired, timeless, and soothing, this striking outdoor space is surrounded by impressive stonework and privacy walls.

A few of the many other features of this home include zoned HVAC, dual hot water heaters, a generator, and a low maintenance exterior comprised of solid brick and cedar, an eco-slate roof and copper gutters. Ample parking is found in the curved driveway and detached garage.

Learn more about 5308 Burling Terrace, here. For more information about Long & Foster, visit longandfoster.com.

Long & Foster’s Brian Haug Returning to Prosperity Mortgage

Haug takes on new role as Senior Vice President, Divisional Sales Manager

Brian Haug has recently returned to Prosperity Home Mortgage as Senior Vice President, Divisional Sales Manager. In this role, Haug will lead the area sales managers and mortgage consultants who support Long & Foster Real Estate, ensuring strong and productive working relationships between the two companies.

Haug most recently led the Richmond, Hampton Roads, Charlottesville and Southwest Virginia regions for Long & Foster Real Estate, a position he held since 2017. In that role, he was responsible for leading the General Brokerage operations for over 30 sales offices, ensuring Long & Foster’s Realtors had the tools and partners needed to deliver results for their buyers and sellers.

During the time Haug led the General Brokerage operations, Long & Foster was honored by the Richmond Times-Dispatch as one of the Top Workplaces in the region – ranking as the No. 1 Top Workplace in the large organization category in 2020 and 2019 and No. 3 on the list in 2018.

In addition, under Haug’s leadership, the prestigious Foster Cup was won in 2020 for the Southern Region and in 2018 for the Richmond Region, recognizing excellence in real estate.  

Through this experience, Haug gained invaluable insights on real estate sales and business development, as well as agent/affiliate partner relationships, such as those between Long & Foster and Prosperity. He’ll leverage this expertise in helping Prosperity’s teams grow an even stronger business with Long & Foster Real Estate partners.

“I’m excited and honored to go back to Prosperity Home Mortgage to help continue the stellar service Prosperity provides to clients that has made it so successful,” said Haug. “I look forward to working again with Prosperity’s talented team of mortgage consultants to help build the company brand even further.”

Haug has had years of experience in the mortgage business. Prior to his most recent position, he served as the Area Sales Manager for Prosperity in the highly competitive Washington, D.C., and Montgomery County, Maryland, markets. In that position, he oversaw mortgage sales, leading a team of more than 80 mortgage consultants and sales assistants. Under his leadership, our D.C. and Montgomery County divisions not only achieved double-digit market share growth, but also earned the highest customer satisfaction scores.  

For more information on Long & Foster, visit longandfoster.com.

Here’s How to Buy a Home Before Selling One

Selling a home in 2021 can be easy, but buying one is a whole different story. Low interest rates continue to be the driver in this robust housing market, creating increased buying power. On the other hand, the limited number of homes for sale and the high level of buyer demand has created a market tilted heavily in favor of sellers.

In this highly competitive market, what do you do if you want a smooth transition when selling and buying a home concurrently?  It’s one of the least risky times to buy your next home before selling your current home. If you’re able to handle the payments on two homes for six months or so, then buy first and sell later.

For those that may not have the funds available to purchase a home while owning one, here are some options to consider.

Home of Choice Contingency. Written into the contract, this agreement protects the seller from having to sell their current home before finding their next home.

Rent Back Agreement. This post-closing occupancy agreement allows the seller to continue to live in the home for a fee or for free, typically up to 60 days, temporarily making the buyer the landlord.  

Bridge Loan. A bridge loan enables you to borrow money to pay for the down payment on your next home based on the equity in your current home.

Home Equity Line of Credit. Tap into the equity of your current home by taking out a home equity loan before you put your home on the market to provide the funds needed to make your purchase first.

In this market, whether you’re buying or selling a home, a Long & Foster agent can help evaluate your options to decide which to do first and how to optimize both transactions.  In addition, Long & Foster’s partners in mortgage, title, insurance, and property management can assist you every step of the way.

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Long & Foster Agents Rank Among Top in the Nation

Annual REAL Trends’ The Thousand list ranks top teams, individuals for 2020

Congratulations to the Long & Foster Real Estate sales associates and teams honored as the best in the nation, according the latest REAL Trends’ The Thousand list. The industry news organization recognizes the country’s highest producing teams and individual agents by sales volume and transaction sides in its annual list, which was published June 11 in a special advertising section of The Wall Street Journal.

“These top-ranking real estate professionals are a reflection of our entire team of experts, and we offer each and every one of them our congratulations for their accomplishments and for helping to make Long & Foster the leader in the Mid-Atlantic and the nation’s No. 1 real estate company,*” said Gary Scott, president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “Our agents continue to excel in this competitive real estate environment, thanks to their motivation and drive, as well as the industry-leading suite of tools and technology and the unparalleled support that comes from a full-service brokerage.”

Larry “Boomer” Foster, president of Long & Foster Real Estate, echoed Scott’s comments. “Long & Foster’s sales agents don’t just help their clients buy and sell homes, they are dedicated to guiding their clients on their journeys home,” Foster said. “Rankings on REAL Trends’ The Thousand reflect the high standards and quality service our agents continually provide home buyers and sellers.”

Top 250 Real Estate Teams by Team Size

Mega Teams:

Large Teams:

Medium Teams:

  • The Yeatman Group of Midlothian, Virginia
    • No. 17 by Volume
    • No. 2 by Tranaction Sides
  • The Banner Team of Bethesda, Maryland
    • No. 60 by Volume                                                         

Top 250 Individual Real Estate Agents

REAL Trends compiles rankings for the Top Thousand based on applications submitted from hundreds of sales professionals and brokerages from throughout the United States. An independent third party verifies submissions for accuracy and whether an applicant is an individual or on a team. Long & Foster teams and individual agents have been recognized on the REAL Trends list for more than a dozen years.

For more information about Long & Foster, visit www.longandfoster.com.

Cindy Ariosa Recognized as Influential Marylander by Daily Record

Long & Foster senior vice president honored to be only residential real estate candidate selected

Long & Foster Real Estate is proud to announce Cindy Ariosa, senior vice president and regional manager, has been recognized by The Daily Record as a 2021 Influential Marylander.    

Winners were selected by The Daily Record’s editors for their significant contributions to their respective fields and for their leadership in Maryland. Many nominations were received from various parts of the state, but only 51 individuals from all businesses were selected as recipients. Ariosa was honored to be the only residential real estate candidate selected as a winner.

The names of the 2021 Influential Marylanders were recently announced in print publications, online at TheDailyRecord.com and through an email blast to subscribers. The honorees will be recognized and celebrated during an online event on July 29.

Ariosa has been with Long & Foster for 20 years and serves as senior vice president for the Baltimore/Eastern Shore/Western Maryland regions. She has grown the company in her region from 22 to more than 40 offices.  Specializing in business development, coaching, technology, recruitment and retention, Ariosa has led 2,200 sales associates to reach over $6 billion in sales.  

“Long & Foster is proud that The Daily Record has recognized Cindy as an Influential Marylander,” said Gary Scott, president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “Cindy has been described by her peers as a pillar of the Realtor community, who continually educates agents, advocates for the profession and serves extensively in the broader community.”

To view the complete list of The Daily Record’s 2021 Influential Marylanders, click here.

Tickets to the online event are available for sale, by clicking here.  

Long & Foster Real Estate is the nation’s No. 1 real estate company as part of HomeServices of America. For more information, visit LongandFoster.com.

Long & Foster Appoints Dawn Bradley to Executive Leadership Team

Bradley to lead the company’s Richmond, Hampton Roads and Charlottesville regions

Dawn Bradley has been promoted to Senior Regional Vice President for Long & Foster Real Estate in the Richmond, Hampton Roads and Charlottesville regions. In this executive leadership role, Bradley will oversee the leading real estate firm’s operations and business development, working closely with its Realtors and managing brokers to ensure continued success.

“It’s such an honor to have been chosen to lead Long & Foster’s exceptional team of real estate agents and brokers across central and southern Virginia,” said Bradley. “Ours is such a dynamic, vibrant and impactful business, as we help people find their homes, and I’m thrilled to help our agents achieve those dreams for their clients across the state.”

Bradley has been part of Long & Foster’s team for almost two decades, entering the real estate industry after a successful 25-year career in banking. As a former bank president, she consistently dealt with consumer, commercial and industrial real estate projects. She segued that experience into a real estate career, quickly advancing into management.

Bradley most recently led Long & Foster’s Grove office, as well as its Stony Point location. During her tenure at these offices, she contributed greatly to their overall sales growth and recruitment efforts. Bradley leverages her expertise in management, business development and ethics to help both Long & Foster’s agents, as well as their clients achieve real estate success.

In addition, Bradley is active in the local Realtor community. She currently serves on the Richmond Association of Realtors (RAR) Board of Directors, and was Past President of the RAR Board. Bradley has also been active on the RAR Legislative Committee and has been involved in many other community organizations, including the Midlothian and Richmond YMCAs.

The recipient of numerous awards, Bradley was the RAR Realtor of the Year in 2019, named by Virginia Realtors (VAR) as the 2017 Manager of the Year, earned the VAR esteemed Omega Tau Rho Award and currently serves as a board member on the RAR and Central Virginia Regional Multiple Listing Service.

“Dawn has been described by her peers as a pillar of the Realtor community, who continually educates agents, advocates for the profession and serves extensively in the broader community,” said Gary Scott, president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “These attributes, as well as her impressive and proactive approach to the business and supporting our local communities will greatly benefit area buyers and sellers, as well as our Realtors.”

A Virginia resident for more than 40 years, Bradley lives in Midlothian, Virginia. For more information on Long & Foster, visit longandfoster.com.

Webber & Associates Now Operating as Long & Foster Real Estate

Long & Foster Real Estate announced today that their licensee office, Webber & Associates, located in Winchester, Virginia, will transition to the Long & Foster brand, effective June 8.

Jeff Webber, who heads the Webber & Associates team, will remain with Long & Foster, shifting to a career in sales. Sue Goodwin, who is the current office manager at Webber & Associates, will take on a new role as managing broker. In this role, Sue will help their team’s agents to best support area buyers and sellers, leveraging the power of the Long & Foster brand and the tremendous resources that come from being part of Long & Foster.

Founded by Webber in October 1991, Webber & Associates has built a remarkable presence in the great Winchester area. By combining the Webber & Associates office with the dozens of Long & Foster offices in the Northern Virginia and West Virginia, the company will be well positioned to gain an even greater presence and provide even better support to consumers in the local area.

“We’re confident that bringing together these two brands – Webber & Associates and Long & Foster – will greatly benefit the Webber & Associates team and their clients,” said Larry “Boomer” Foster, president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “Gaining access to Long & Foster’s many marketing, technology, training and other resources will strengthen and expand the already high quality of service Webber & Associates agents have been providing to clients in the Winchester area.”

Long & Foster Real Estate is the nation’s No. 1 real estate company as part of HomeServices of America. For more information, visit LongandFoster.com.

Beth Dalton Named Managing Broker at Long & Foster’s Grove and Stony Point Offices

Beth Dalton, an award-winning real estate agent and broker, has been appointed as managing broker at Long & Foster Real Estate’s Grove office in Richmond and its Stony Point office in Bon Air. Dalton currently oversees Long & Foster’s Tuckahoe and Centerpointe offices in Richmond, and she will continue to lead that location while taking on new responsibilities at Grove and Stony Point.

“I’m excited to bring together some of Long & Foster’s top offices in the Richmond area under a unified local leadership team,” said Dalton. “We’ve already achieved so much by leveraging the tremendous resources and support of Long & Foster, and working together even closer than before, I’m confident we’ll exceed our current results for our agents and clients.”

Dalton began her real estate career working at a large settlement company before earning her real estate license almost two decades ago. She was with a competing broker before joining Long & Foster in 2010 as the branch manager of its Blacksburg office. There, she provided training, support and education to make the office and its agents some of Long & Foster’s most successful.

In 2019, she was named as managing broker at Long & Foster’s Tuckahoe and Centerpointe offices, relocating to the Richmond area. As in Blacksburg, she has led the teams in Tuckahoe and Centerpointe to tremendous success, helping her agents earn numerous honors all while exceeding client expectations.

“Beth is known for her dedication and passion for the industry, as well as her integrity and commitment to her agents and their clients,” said Gary Scott, president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “That focus has translated into increased productivity and profitability for her agents and our company, and I’m confident she’ll build on these successes, now with our Grove and Stony Point teams.”

Dalton currently serves as the president of Virginia Realtors, leading the association in shaping the future of real estate. She previously volunteered with many committees for Virginia Realtors, served the New River Valley Association of Realtors (NRVAR) in various capacities, and volunteered with the Richmond Association of Realtors (RAR).

She has also earned many honors from these associations. Virginia Realtors named her Manager of the Year in 2015, and the New River Valley Association of Realtors honored her as Realtor of the Year in 2008. In addition, Dalton is a member of the Virginia Realtors Honor Society.

For more information, visit longandfoster.com.

Long & Foster Appoints Bobbie Holman as Regional Manager

Holman to oversee the company’s Southwest Virginia region

Bobbie Holman has been named as the Regional Manager for Long & Foster Real Estate in Southwest Virginia. In this new role, she will be responsible for operations and business development, working closely with the company’s local leadership teams and agents in ensuring ongoing success for the firm and its clients.

“I’m honored to have been named to this position, and I’m excited to better connect the tremendous resources and talented individuals we have across the region, helping our team learn and share their expertise to even better support our area buyers and sellers,” said Holman.

A licensed Realtor for over 20 years, Holman has been part of Long & Foster’s leadership team for over a decade. Most recently, she had led the firm’s Blacksburg office, which she will continue to oversee in her new role. Prior to joining the Blacksburg office, Holman led Long & Foster’s Lynchburg office for almost a decade.

“Having worked with our Southwest Virginia teams for over a decade, Bobbie has a deep understanding  of the local market, as well as the culture and camaraderie of our firm here,” said Gary Scott, president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “The positive attitude and proactive approach she brings to the business will be invaluable in helping area consumers and our agents.”

Holman is active in the local Realtor community as well as with Long & Foster’s varied groups.

She worked with the company’s advisory committee, helping guide the future tools and technology offered by the firm to its Realtors. She also is an active member of the Lynchburg, Roanoke, and New River Valley Association of Realtors (NRVAR), and she serves on the Board of Directors for NRVAR. 

To learn more about Long & Foster, visit longandfoster.com.

Long & Foster to be Corporate Sponsor of Transformer’s Collector’s View 2021

This year’s ‘views’ focus on the connection between food and visual art

To coincide with the much-anticipated reopening of restaurants this summer, the 2021 Transformer’s Collector’s View series focuses on the intersection of art, food, and design. For the next month, anyone can subscribe to the video series sponsored by Long & Foster | Christie’s International Real Estate.

The Collector’s View 2021 ‘Artful Appetites’ series is the 14th annual exhibition by Transformer, a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit visual arts organization that promotes emerging arts leaders. Again, this year, the exhibition is an all-online format, beginning on June 10 for free viewing enjoyment throughout the month of June.

This year, Transformer will present a special series of twelve video “views” spotlighting an exceptional line up of chefs and restaurateurs from some of the finest eateries in town who embrace visual art in their kitchens, restaurants, and everyday lives.  

An outdoor launch party will be on June 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the parking lot dining space of the popular and hip pizzeria, Comet Ping Pong, located at 5037 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., in Washington, D.C. The event is limited to 100 people with advance ticket purchase required. Each $50 ticket provides party guests with light fare, two complimentary drink tickets, and advance viewing access to the Collector’s View 2021: Artful Appetites video series. Register here for the launch party.

To register for the video series or for more information, visit 2021collectorsview.eventbrite.com.

Long & Foster Real Estate is the nation’s No. 1 real estate company as part of HomeServices of America. For more information, visit LongandFoster.com.