Rockville
Together with Rockville realtor Rowena De Leon, John and Christine Louise visit three homes in the Maryland neighborhood from a starter condo to a dream bungalow. Along the way, our hosts explore the history of Rockville Pike, Offutt’s General Store (which later became Hank Dietle’s Tavern), and stop by Gwennie’s Bakery, a local Filipino business featuring traditional UBE desserts.
Episodes
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Sandy Spring/Olney
S3 E4 - 27m 28s
With realtor Karen Rollings, John and Christine check out the Sandy Spring/Olney neighborhoods. Join them as they visit three properties in the area and attempt to guess the listing prices. Also, learn about the area’s Quaker and African American history and explore the country’s largest outdoor climbing park, Sandy Spring Adventure Park.
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Mount Vernon
S3 E3 - 28m 24s
Once home to George Washington’s farmland, Mount Vernon prides itself on its history. Led by realtor Lauren Kolazas, hosts John and Christine guess the listing prices on a quaint starter home built in 1950, a mid-century modern home designed by architect Charles Goodman, and a breathtaking colonial with influences from the 1770s.
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Annapolis
S3 E2 - 28m 56s
With help from realtor Kirstin Whitaker, John and Christine visit the nautical town of Annapolis, Maryland’s capital. They tour and guess the listing prices of three homes, from historic to modern, all with water views. Also, follow along to learn about the famous naval history of the town, as well as the arts, culture and buildings that make the story of Annapolis come to life.
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Navy Yard
S3 E1 - 28m 3s
From a row home built in 1915 to a condo overlooking Nationals Park, the season premiere explores both old and new homes in D.C.’s Navy Yard. Guided by realtor Chris Chambers, hosts John and Christine tour three homes in the Southeast D.C. neighborhood to guess the listing prices of each location and learn about the area’s meaningful history from some of Navy Yard’s long-time residents.
Extras + Features
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This Starter Home in Olney is a Blank Canvas
S3 E4 - 6m 33s
"You can re-imagine this space in so many different ways," says John as he and Christine tour a 4 bedroom, 2.1 bath home in the Olney Mill neighborhood -- and it's easy to see why. What the home is lacking in updates, it makes up for in potential. All it needs is a little TLC, according to realtor Karen Rollings.
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Slavery and Freedom in Sandy Spring
S3 E4 - 3m 10s
Sandy Spring, MD was first settled in 1728 as a predominantly Quaker farming community dependent on slave labor. Between the 1770s and 1820s Quakers in Sandy Spring manumitted their slaves and many of the formerly enslaved families remained in the area as wage workers. As the home to a proud free Black population, the village was an oasis of sorts, surrounded by slave holding plantations.
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An Entertainer's Dream in Olney Mill
S3 E4 - 6m 43s
With a pool, a remodeled open concept kitchen/living area and a basement bar, this 4 bedroom, 2.1 bath Olney Mill home is an entertainer's dream. From exposed beams on the main floor to a weathered accent wall in the master bedroom, the style is very "shabby chic." It's gorgeous, but the finishes and the neighborhood make guessing the list price a challenge. How did John and Christine fare?
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Preview: Sandy Spring/Olney
S3 E4 - 30s
With realtor Karen Rollings, John and Christine check out the Sandy Spring/Olney neighborhoods. Join them as they visit three properties in the area and attempt to guess the listing prices. Also, learn about the area’s Quaker and African American history and explore the country’s largest outdoor climbing park, Sandy Spring Adventure Park.
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This Sandy Spring Stunner has "A Room for Everybody"
S3 E4 - 6m 43s
John and Christine are blown away by the space and details in this 6 bedroom, 4.5 bath home in Sandy Spring. At over 3,800 square feet, "There's a room for everybody," says Christine. The detailed molding and trim give the home an elegant feel, and large windows bring in the natural light. With the primary suite on the main level, this home is setup for aging in place -- which is a good thing sinc
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The Living Space Extends Outside in Bucknell Manor
S3 E3 - 4m 10s
Christine and John are impressed with how much character and functionality is packed into this 1,500 square foot home in Alexandria's Bucknell Manor neighborhood. With 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, an updated kitchen, and a family room addition there's plenty to love inside. But what really makes this property stand out is the incredible outdoor space.
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Preview: Mount Vernon
S3 E3 - 30s
Once home to George Washington’s farmland, Mount Vernon prides itself on its history. Led by realtor Lauren Kolazas, hosts John and Christine guess the listing prices on a quaint starter home built in 1950, a mid-century modern home designed by architect Charles Goodman, and a breathtaking colonial with influences from the 1770s.
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A Mid-Century Modern Stunner in Hollin Hills
S3 E3 - 6m 32s
John and Christine are blown away by the design and flow of this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath mid-century modern home in Alexandria's Hollin Hills neighborhood. Large windows looking out on the half-acre wooded lot provide ample natural light as thoughtful renovations combine the home's mid-century modern roots with more recent upgrades. John is ready to move in but can he correctly guess the home's price?
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Charles Goodman's Influence is Still Felt in Hollin Hills
S3 E3 - 1m 50s
Peter Christensen, a guide at the Pope-Leighey House, and Barbara Bogue, Chair of the Friends of Hollin Hills discuss the neighborhood's roots as the brainchild of renowned architect, Charles Goodman. When he designed Hollin Hills in the 1940s, Goodman hoped to encourage community and maximize family interaction with home designs that were heavily influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Be George Washington's Neighbor at this Amazing Home
S3 E3 - 8m 13s
Located on what was once George Washington's farmland, this home has a classic feel, inside and out, and combines aspects of Neo Classical, Palladian and Georgian architecture. With 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and 6300 square feet there's a lot to explore and plenty of surprises including an indoor pool and jacuzzi.
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"The Perfect Starter Home in Annapolis"
S3 E2 - 5m 1s
With original details around every corner, John and Christine love the flow and character of this 1940s home in Annapolis's Homewood neighborhood. Upstairs, large windows flood three bedrooms with light. Downstairs, a four season sun room looks out over a lush backyard built for entertaining. No wonder John calls it "the perfect starter home in Annapolis."
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Preview: Annapolis
S3 E2 - 30s
With help from realtor Kirstin Whitaker, John and Christine visit the nautical town of Annapolis, Maryland’s capital. They tour and guess the listing prices of three homes, from historic to modern, all with water views. Also, follow along to learn about the famous naval history of the town, as well as the arts, culture and buildings that make the story of Annapolis come to life.
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