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Mid-Century Ranch in Tauxemount

Mid-Century Ranch in Tauxemount for $574,900

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Now on the market - a mid-century ranch in Tauxemount, which was developed by Robert Davenport. Before developing the ground-breaking mid-century modern community of Hollin Hills beginning in the late…
Charles M. Goodman was one of the leading modernist architects in DC during the mid-century period. Photo Courtesy of the Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division

Charles M. Goodman: Shaping Modernist Architecture in Washington

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When we think of the pioneers who shaped American architecture in the mid-20th century, names like Frank Lloyd Wright, Mies van der Rohe, and Le Corbusier often come to mind. However, one name that deserves…
Eero Saarinen's Womb Chair

Eero Saarinen’s Mid-Century Modern Womb Chair Celebrates 75 Years

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In his book "No Place Like Utopia," the the architect and writer Peter Blake said Eero Saarinen's iconic Womb Chair was named when Blake's wife was sitting in the chair while pregnant. A great story true…
elements of mid-century modern architecture

The Hallmarks of Mid-Century Modern Architecture

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Mid-century modern architecture is a style that emerged in the middle of the 20th century and was prevalent from the 1940s to the 1960s. It is characterized by clean, simple lines, use of new materials,…
Buying & Selling a Home at the Same Time

4 Tips for Buying & Selling a Home at the Same Time

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Buying & selling a home at the same time? Unless you are a first-time home buyer, chances are you will be selling your current home while simultaneously looking for a new one. Just thinking about all…

Preparing to Sell Your Home — The Dos and Don’ts

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When selling a home, it’s important to establish a balance between doing the things essential to ensuring a successful sale and not going overboard. If you do too little, you are unlikely to get top…

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