August is National Golf Month! It’s the perfect time to get out to the golf course and introduce a new friend or two to the wonderful game. We may be past August 1st, but National Golf Month is designed for us to celebrate all month long. You can celebrate National Golf Month by heading to…
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Jun
15
2021
This summer enjoy the spirit and joy of vacation but at home with #VanMetreStaycation and take advantage of the amenities your community has to offer as well as neighborhood events and businesses to ramp up your summer fun! Is there a newly opened museum or attraction you’ve wanted to visit? Is there a district you’ve…
Apr
26
2021
As climate change and environmental issues continue to be hot topics on a global scale, more and more people are trying to do their small part at home. Here are some easy lifestyle tips on how to “green” your apartment from a NYC-based zero-waste expert and an eco-conscious interior designer who writes about eliminating single-use…
Mar
23
2021
Spring is in the air and it’s time for a little refresh. Along with a good spring clean, adding new bright decor or simply moving furniture around can feel like a breath of fresh air. Here are some great ways to brighten up your apartment for spring. Bring the outdoors in with house plants Plants…
Jan
13
2021
Many times throughout life a fresh start is just what we need to get back some joy in our lives. As bad as this year may have been, 2021 can be your chance for a new beginning. 1. Commit to becoming more physically fit. You don’t have to become a world-class athlete to get up…
Dec
04
2020
At Van Metre, we believe the strength of a community is determined by the people who call it home. So for 65 years, we have been building new homes, offices, apartments and retail centers in the greater Washington region. Our portfolio of companies combines and connects to support each other’s success and enrich the lives…
Nov
16
2020
There’s very little the pandemic hasn’t affected, and, if Prime Day was any indication, Black Friday may be a little different this year. Like many of us, you probably blinked a couple months and ago and now it’s November. Black Friday is rapidly approaching – the busiest shopping day of the year. It can be overwhelming to…
Oct
06
2020
Van Metre believes that success has everything to do with the values that we hold dear. For Van Metre Companies, those values are: Integrity, Ownership, Respect and Dignity, Diversity and Inclusion, Teamwork, Community, and Work/Life Balance. Together, these values spark actions – actions that demonstrate respect for the welfare of others, ownership of one’s work…
Sep
14
2020
With the dog days of summer in our rearview mirror, it’s time to embrace all that fall has to offer—vibrant leaves, crisp apples, chunky knits, a piping hot cup of cider. There’s a definite shift in our interiors as well, with windows closed up and darker hours descending. Here are just a few ways to fill your living…
Jul
23
2020
Summer is in full swing! And while we may not be able to jet off to some faraway waterfront locale, we can still get in on the easy summertime living. That means fresh, local food at the farmers’ market, warm walks around the community, and maybe even a picnic or two. It also means…