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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Falls Church
S2 E2 - 27m 50s
Outdoor activities for families, great restaurants, charming homes: welcome to Falls Church, Virginia! Christine and John guess listing prices of a 1940’s condominium in Winter Hill, a picturesque brick rancher tucked away in a quiet tree-lined lot, and a modern sanctuary with beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces. Plus, residents share their favorites, and the Eden Center offers a history lesson.
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Hillcrest
S2 E1 - 28m 38s
In the season 2 premiere, hosts John and Christine visit Hillcrest in Southeast D.C. – aka “the Silver Coast” – where residents love their community green space, and history runs deep. They tour 3 very different residences – a remodeled 1930’s townhome, a traditional colonial with unexpected living spaces on each level, and a 1932 villa that comes with gardens, patio and a (former) speakeasy.
Extras + Features
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Flash Back to the ‘50s with this Falls Church Rambler
S2 E2 - 6m 13s
Christine and John step into a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath time capsule a half mile from the West Falls Church metro stop. But while the wallpaper and wood paneling may need a makeover, the gas fireplace and the 250 azeala bushes which line the property are as charming as ever!
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Brown’s Hardware Has Been Building Falls Church Since 1883
S2 E2 - 2m 26s
John Taylor, the current owner of Brown’s Hardware, describes the neighborhood landmark’s growth and change as Falls Church transformed from a “sleepy village” to the city it is today. And as Christine explains, that transformation was intertwined with the history of race and school segregation in Northern Virginia.
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You’ll Pine for These Maple Cabinets
S2 E2 - 8m 57s
Christine can’t get enough of the woodworking in this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath Falls Church home. Nestled in a patch of trees and with a pine mantelpiece, cherry benches, maple cabinets, oak floors, and cypress paneling on the porch, there’s good wood all over this charming property.
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Preview: Falls Church
S2 E2 - 30s
Outdoor activities for families, great restaurants, charming homes: welcome to Falls Church, Virginia! Christine and John guess listing prices of a 1940’s condominium in Winter Hill, a picturesque brick rancher tucked away in a quiet tree-lined lot, and a modern sanctuary with beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces. Plus, residents share their favorites, and the Eden Center offers a history lesson.
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A Country Cottage-Feel in the Heart of Northern Virginia
S2 E2 - 5m 5s
This 2-bedroom condo has a can’t-beat location in the center of Falls Church City. But what impresses Christine and John most is the condo’s green space: a large, grassy lawn in the front of the property, a private patio out back – and plenty of windows throughout the home to bring the outside in.
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This Hillcrest Home has a Basement Speakeasy
S2 E1 - 8m 59s
Christine and John explore a gorgeous Mediterranean villa in Southeast D.C., where arched doorways, numerous windows, and a sunroom attached to the master bedroom provide openness and light. The real treasure, though, is hidden in the basement: the 5-bedroom house contains a once-functional speakeasy – complete with a stage, coatroom and an ice room – that you have to see to believe!
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3 Bedrooms or 2.5? You Decide!
S2 E1 - 5m 39s
Christine and John tour a charming starter in the Hillcrest neighborhood of Southeast D.C. Set amidst the neighborhood’s cooling tree canopy and blending elements of its pre-WWII construction with a recently renovated open floor plan, you might be able to overlook the fact that one of the bedrooms is a pretty tight squeeze.
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Preview: Hillcrest
S2 E1 - 30s
In the season 2 premiere, hosts John and Christine visit Hillcrest in Southeast D.C. – aka “the Silver Coast” – where residents love their community green space, and history runs deep. They tour 3 very different residences – a remodeled 1930’s townhome, a traditional colonial with unexpected living spaces on each level, and a 1932 villa that comes with gardens, patio and a (former) speakeasy.
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Everything’s Bigger on Texas Avenue
S2 E1 - 6m 31s
Christine and John are taken aback by this size of this Hillcrest, D.C. home – 2850 square feet – but what really wows them is the abundance of outdoor space on its nearly 6000 square foot lot. But do the space and amenities – including a garage and wood burning fireplace – outweigh the home’s distance from the Metro and the city’s nightlife?
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The Gardens in Hillcrest are the Pride of Southeast
S2 E1 - 3m 16s
Neighborhood historian Jim Byers explains the development of Hillcrest’s unique and varied home styles and describes how the neighborhood was transformed by white flight from Southeast D.C. in the mid 20th century. Plus, local resident Michelle Phipps-Evans talks about how Hillcrest’s vibrant gardens and yards have become a source of pride for the community.
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Southwest Waterfront
Saturday
May 4
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Anacostia
Saturday
May 11
30 Minutes
Touring homes and communities in the Washington, D.C. region. -
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Monday
May 13
30 Minutes
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If You Lived Here
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May 13
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If You Lived Here
Tuesday
May 14
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Touring homes and communities in the Washington, D.C. region. -
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If You Lived Here
Tuesday
May 14
30 Minutes
Touring homes and communities in the Washington, D.C. region. -
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If You Lived Here
Tuesday
May 14
30 Minutes
Touring homes and communities in the Washington, D.C. region. -
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If You Lived Here
Tuesday
May 14
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Wednesday
May 15
30 Minutes
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Hyattsville, Md.
Saturday
May 18
30 Minutes
Touring homes and communities in the Washington, D.C. region.
Remembering John Begeny
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