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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Learning from History to Inform a Better Future in Leesburg
S3 E12 - 2m 58s
James Hershman, Chairman of the Thomas Balch Library, and Caleb Schutz, CEO of Oatlands Historic House and Gardens, discuss the history of Leesburg, Virginia. Both the Library and Oatlands play an important role in connecting Leesburg residents with their town's past, including slavery, segregation and civil rights.
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A Bungalow with "the most unique bathroom we have ever seen"
S3 E11 - 6m 41s
John and Christine visit a 2-bedroom bungalow, which realtor Silvana Dias calls the epitome of a Mount Rainier, MD home. It's an ideal starter home with plenty of character and charm, which is walking distance from the shops along Rhode Island Ave. The team loves the vintage features and the home's potential for updates and renovations.
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A Streetcar Suburb Transformed
S3 E11 - 2m 24s
Bryan Knedler and Malinda Miles, both former mayors of Mount Rainier, Maryland discuss the history and culture of their small city in Prince George's County. Mount Rainier began in the early 1900s as a streetcar suburb as working class families built businesses and homes. For decades it was a Whites-only enclave but since the 1960s, the town has evolved into a very diverse community.
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Preview: Mount Rainier
S3 E11 - 30s
With realtor Silvana Dias, hosts John and Christine visit the “streetcar suburb” of Mount Rainier, MD. First, visit a bungalow that encapsulates the “epitome of a Mount Rainier home,” then an “urban-country” historic farmhouse, and, finally, a newly built home in the heart of the neighborhood. Also, meet three of Mount Rainier’s mayors and learn about the thriving artistic community.
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Step Inside This Urban Country Farmhouse in Mount Rainier
S3 E11 - 6m 7s
Christine and John visit a 5-bedroom, 2-bath urban country farmhouse in Mount Rainier, MD. As they explore the house, they appreciate its unique blend of traditional and modern features, such as the bamboo flooring and sustainable built-in shelves. They particularly like the dining room and den, which capture the urban country feel. Other highlights include a new bathroom and converted attic.
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The Epitome of Farmhouse Chic in Mount Rainier
S3 E11 - 8m 18s
John and Christine tour a 5-bedroom, 3.1 bath farmhouse in Mount Rainier, Maryland. The property is a new build home, but the builder has kept the house in harmony with the character of the community. The home's cohesive design elements impress, including shiplap accents, teak floors, and herringbone tile. The open concept living room, kitchen, and dining space make for a great entertaining space.
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A "Great Gatsby kind of feel" in the Heart of Adams Morgan
S3 E10 - 7m 27s
Christine and John tour a 4-bedroom, 2-bath unit in the Beverly Court co-op building, right in the heart of DC's Adams Morgan neighborhood. The building dates to 1915 and has plenty of historic charm. High ceilings, arches, a dumbwaiter in the kitchen, and a primary suite bathroom a clawfoot tub and hammered copper sink give this home a "Great Gatsby kind of feel" according to Christine.
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This Wardman Townhouse is the Best of Classic and Modern
S3 E10 - 9m 31s
Christine and John love the timeless vibe in this 5-bedroom, 3.1 bath Wardman style townhouse in DC's Adams Morgan neighborhood. Built in the 1920s, the home still has many classic details alongside more recent updates. The team loves the original hardwood floors, ceiling beams, and exposed brick. A big island in the cook's kitchen adds utility and skylights bring in natural light.
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A Starter Home with a View of Meridian Hill Park
S3 E10 - 3m 40s
John and Christine tour a one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo in Park Tower, a beautiful art deco building along 16th Street in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington DC. The building was built in 1928 and features a loggia at the top of the building, which overlooks Meridian Hill Park. The tour showcases the renovated kitchen, spacious bedroom, and updated bathroom.
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Preview: Adams Morgan
S3 E10 - 30s
Guided by realtor David Bediz, John and Christine visit Adams Morgan, a popular entertainment destination in D.C. with both diverse housing options and a diverse community. Tour a one bed/one bath apartment that overlooks Meridian Hill Park, a Beaux-Arts style co-op in the heart of the neighborhood, and a 100-year-old town house on a quiet street.
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Adams Morgan: From Rural Getaway to Urban Center
S3 E10 - 2m 24s
Historians Jeanne Fogle and Eddie Becker discuss the transformation of Washington, DC's Adams Morgan neighborhood. The area was originally farmland but in the late 19th century, Mary Foote Henderson had a number of beautiful large homes constructed, which became embassies. Other builders followed suit and built townhouses and luxury apartments.
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This New Build Home in Annandale "Has the Wow Factor"
S3 E9 - 8m 10s
John and Christine love the vibe in this 5-bedroom, 5-bath modern contemporary home, which sits on a half acre lot in the Byrneley Views neighborhood of Annandale, VA. It's a new-build home where huge windows bring in the natural light and the open floor plan on the main level creates a perfect entertaining space. As John says, "This house has the wow factor from the moment you step into it."
Schedule
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If You Lived Here
Mount Pleasant, D.C.
Saturday
Jul 27
30 Minutes
Touring homes and communities in the Washington, D.C. region. -
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If You Lived Here
Reston, Va.
Saturday
Aug 3
30 Minutes
Touring homes and communities in the Washington, D.C. region. -
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If You Lived Here
Georgetown
Saturday
Aug 10
30 Minutes
Touring homes and communities in the Washington, D.C. region.
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