MILLER & SMITH RECOGNIZED WITH DISTINCTIVE HONORS
AT 2019 GALA AWARDS

President, Doug Smith, Surprised with Lifetime Achievement Award

McLean, VA, (October 11, 2019) — Miller & Smith, the Washington region’s most award-winning homebuilder and real estate developer is thrilled to announce its success at the 2019 Great American Living Awards (GALA) Ceremony held Thursday, October 11, 2019 in Tysons, Va.

During the GALA ceremony, Doug Smith, president of Miller & Smith, was surprised with first-of-its-kind Lifetime Achievement Award and recognized for his nearly 30 years of service to the homebuilder industry. Organizers and judges of the prestigious residential home competition resorted to secrecy with the Lifetime Achievement Award as they were convinced Smith would decline acceptance and humbly deflect credit to those he deemed more deserving.

“I’m incredibly humbled and overwhelmingly honored to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award,” says Doug Smith, president of Miller & Smith. “It’s a privilege to be recognized among our peers and celebrate alongside some of the most innovative and forward-thinking individuals in our industry. This year was no exception and we are thrilled to see the GALA honors reflect our momentum.”

The Great American Living Awards (GALA) celebrates excellence in new home architecture, interior design and sales and marketing. The ceremony is presented annually by the Washington Metropolitan Sales & Marketing Council (WMSMC), the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association (NVBIA), and the Maryland National Capital Building Industry Association (MNCBIA).

Miller & Smith also received honors in the following categories:

Outstanding Sales Person

(Attached Homes $700,001 to $900,000)

• Catherine Taylor

Interior Merchandising in Attached Home

(Priced from $600,001 to $700,000)

• Whitney Model at West Village at One Loudoun

Interior Merchandising in Attached Home

(Priced from $700,001 to $850,000)

• Waverly Model at West Village at One Loudoun

Best Design & Architecture in Attached Home

(Priced from $600,001 to $700,000)

• Allegro at Birchwood at Brambleton

Best Design & Architecture in Attached Home

 (Priced from $700,001 to $850,000)

• West Village at One Loudoun

 Outstanding Implementation of Innovative Design Concepts for a Product Line in Detached or Attached Home   

• Birchwood at Brambleton

Innovative Land Planning in Residential

• Walhaven at Kingstowne

About Miller & Smith:

Founded in 1964, Miller & Smith has been one of the Washington area’s top privately owned buildings and development firms for over 55 years. Active in both residential and commercial real estate, the company has earned a reputation for creating innovative and imaginative homes and communities. In 2018, Miller & Smith sold 168 single-family homes, 193 townhomes and 32 condo-townhomes. Miller & Smith has built 6,250+ single-family homes, nearly 9,600 townhomes and 2,232 condominiums, and has developed approximately 13,950 homesites in 134 communities throughout Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. The company is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. For more information, click here or follow Miller & Smith on Facebook and Twitter and YouTube.

MILLER & SMITH INTRODUCES UPTOWN ROW AT ONE LOUDOUN

Brand New Luxury Three-Level Townhomes Arrive in Downtown One Loudoun

ASHBURN, Va., (June 4, 2019) — Miller & Smith, the Washington region’s most award-winning home builder and real estate developer, is pleased to introduce Uptown Row, the newest exceptional townhome collection offered exclusively at One Loudoun.

The latest One Loudoun townhomes are available for move-in fall 2019 and offer up to 3,165 square-feet of living space with open concept floorplans, oversized windows, three to four bedrooms and up to 3.5 baths. Townhome features include meticulously-designed GE kitchens with an extra-large island and pantry, a main living level with 10-foot ceilings and an expansive, sun-drenched entertainment room.

Homeowners can also enjoy seamless, flexible indoor-outdoor living at Uptown Row. Each home includes a spacious outdoor covered terrace on the main level, which owners can partially enclose to create an interior lounge and additional entertainment space. Many of the homes back to a park which offers unencumbered views from the rear terrace. 

The lower level features a family foyer including a large storage area and an “owner’s choice” room, where homebuyers can select from multiple layouts to create a private office, bedroom or family suite. The upper level delivers two oversized bedrooms, a hall bath and a conveniently-located laundry room. The spacious owner’s suite offers homebuyers two walk-in closets and the opportunity for a luxurious dual master bath.

Uptown Row is ideally located near Central Park and at the north end of Downtown One Loudoun which offers residents the convenience of shopping, dining, entertainment and community events. The One Loudoun Club is also just steps away from Uptown Row and features a clubhouse and pool facility. The close proximity to Route 7, the Dulles Greenway and Loudoun County Parkway, provide easy access to Reston, Tysons Corner, Washington, D.C. and Washington Dulles International Airport.

“Loudoun County homebuyers are hungry for innovative and unique home designs that offer walkability and easy access to shopping, dining and recreation,” says Doug Smith, president of Miller & Smith. “With the Uptown Row townhome collection, we are excited to deliver on our homebuyer’s ‘must-haves’ with thoughtfully-designed townhomes that feature well-appointed finishes and unique flexibility, all within the growing social hub of One Loudoun.”

Uptown Row townhomes start from low $700,000s and are currently pre-selling from the Upper West model at One Loudoun (20448 Northpark Drive, Ashburn, VA 20147). For more information on the newest Miller & Smith homes, click here or follow Miller & Smith on Facebook and Twitter.

About Miller & Smith: Founded in 1964, Miller & Smith has been one of the Washington area’s top privately owned buildings and development firms for over 55 years. Active in both residential and commercial real estate, the company has earned a reputation for creating innovative and imaginative homes and communities. In 2018, Miller & Smith sold 168 single-family homes, 193 townhomes and 32 condo-townhomes. Miller & Smith has built 6,250+ single-family homes, nearly 9,600 townhomes and 2,232 condominiums, and has developed approximately 13,950 homesites in 134 communities throughout Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. The company is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. For more information, click here or follow Miller & Smith on Facebook and Twitter and YouTube.

TALLYN RIDGE CELEBRATES THE START OF SUMMER WITH BRAND NEW COMMUNITY POOL OPENING & MODEL REFRESH

Miller & Smith, the Washington region’s most award-winning homebuilder and real estate developer, is pleased to announce the opening of the brand new Tallyn Ridge community pool and the unveiling of the newly refreshed single-family home collection.  

WHEN: Community Pool Opening on Saturday, June 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

            Ribbon Cutting at 11 a.m.

            Pool Party with DJ, Games & Treats from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Models Open Daily 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHAT: New homebuyers and residentsare invitedto celebrate the start of summerat Tallyn Ridge with the brand new community pool opening and the unveiling of the newly refreshed Arcadia single-family home model. Tallyn Ridge is one of the only new home communities in Frederick to feature a neighborhood pool, and this summer new homebuyers can become a “resident for the day” to enjoy amenities including pool privileges.

The newly refreshed Arcadia models at Tallyn Ridge offer up to 3,400 square-feet of living space, up to five bedrooms and up to 3.5 baths. The Arcadia I home now includes a fully-finished recreation room and separate spacious storage area in addition to the open concept floorplan, spacious great room and gathering room on the main level. The Arcadia II model offers additional homebuyer features including main level opportunities for additional windows, a fireplace, a two-foot extension that adds even more space in the great room and master suite, or a covered porch. The Arcadia single-family homes start from $429,990.

WHERE: 8401 Pine Bluff Road, Frederick, MD 21704

For more information on Tallyn Ridge, click here or follow Miller & Smith on Facebook and Twitter.

About Miller & Smith:

Founded in 1964, Miller & Smith has been one of the Washington area’s top privately owned buildings and development firms for over 55 years. Active in both residential and commercial real estate, the company has earned a reputation for creating innovative and imaginative homes and communities. In 2018, Miller & Smith sold 168 single-family homes, 193 townhomes and 32 condo-townhomes. Miller & Smith has built 6,250+ single-family homes, nearly 9,600 townhomes and 2,232 condominiums, and has developed approximately 13,950 homesites in 134 communities throughout Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. The company is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. For more information, click here or follow Miller & Smith on Facebook and Twitter and YouTube.

MILLER & SMITH LAUNCHES “FIRST LOOK” WITH INTERACTIVE HOME MODEL WORKSHOPS & SHOWROOMS

Unique Open House Events Designed to Reimagine the Home Model Experience

MCLEAN, VA, (January 29, 2019) — Miller & Smith, the Washington region’s most award-winning home builder and real estate developer, is pleased to introduce FIRST LOOK, a series of open house workshops & new home showrooms. The unique open house events are designed to provide potential homebuyers with an immersive experience and hands-on learning environment in new model homes and regional communities.  

“FIRST LOOK is not only the start to a homebuyer’s story but ties into a variety of ‘firsts’ in a new home – first family meal, first home project or even the first bedtime story,” says Doug Smith, President of Miller & Smith. “This spring, we’re thrilled to engage homebuyers by exploring a variety of ‘firsts’ in a new home with a set of educational pop-up workshops, showrooms and partnerships.”

FIRST LOOK will be held across six selected Miller & Smith communities and 11 new model homes in Maryland and Virginia. Unlike typical showrooms, the Miller & Smith FIRST LOOK models will become a hub for homebuyers and their families to roam free, interact with local community partners, play, build, listen and learn. Visitors can see, smell, taste and touch their new home for a truly immersive experience. During the spring promotional campaign, homebuyers can enjoy up to $25,000 in FIRST LOOK perks with a purchase within 60 days.

The FIRST LOOK chef-driven workshops will feature a series of local chefs demonstrating their favorite family recipes scheduled for Saturday, February 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at:

Cayden Ridge | Merrimac

 9434 Brightstar Drive, Manassas, VA 20111

Embrey Mill Knight House Square | Spirit

419 Foxglove Way, Stafford, VA 22554

Tallyn Ridge | Paramount

8408 Pine Bluff Road, Frederick, MD 21704

Walhaven at Kingstowne | Windfaire

6423 Beatles Lane, Alexandria, VA 22310

The FIRST LOOK showrooms will feature a schedule of activities and seminars from local community partners including cooking demos, DIY classes, in-home seminars and workshops. FIRST LOOK showrooms are scheduled for Saturday, March 23 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will be hosted at:

Brambleton Garden District | Belgrave

23110 Lavalette Square, Ashburn VA 20148

Brambleton Garden District | Tatton

42310 Porter Ridge Terrace, Ashburn, VA 20148

Brambleton West Park | Aria

42158 Creighton Road, Ashburn, VA 20148

Cayden Ridge | Merrimac

9434 Brightstar Drive, Manassas, VA, 20111

Embrey Mill | Hartwood hosted by Macaroni Kid Fredericksburg

509 Sourwood Court, Stafford, VA 22554

Tallyn Ridge | Arcadia I hosted by SASS Magazine

8401 Pine Bluff Road, Frederick, MD 21704

West Village at One Loudoun

20380 Roslindale Drive, Ashburn, VA 20147

Upper West at One Loudoun

20448 Northpark Drive, Ashburn, VA 20147

About Miller & Smith:

Founded in 1964, Miller & Smith has been one of the Washington area’s top privately owned buildings and development firms for over 55 years. Active in both residential and commercial real estate, the company has earned a reputation for creating innovative and imaginative homes and communities. In 2018, Miller & Smith sold 168 single-family homes, 193 townhomes and 32 condo-townhomes. Miller & Smith has built 6,250+ single-family homes, nearly 9,600 townhomes and 2,232 condominiums, and has developed approximately 13,950 homesites in 134 communities throughout Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. The company is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. For more information, click here or follow Miller & Smith on Facebook and Twitter and YouTube.

MILLER & SMITH INTRODUCES THE

KNIGHT HOUSE SQUARE COLLECTION AT EMBREY MILL

Brand New Three-Level Townhomes Arrive in Stafford County, Virginia

Stafford, VA, (November XX, 2018) — Miller & Smith, the Washington region’s most award-winning home builder and real estate developer, is pleased to introduce the Knight House Square townhome collection offered exclusively at Embrey Mill.

The Knight House Square collection offers two new floor plans, the Spirit and the Valor, which offer 3-4 bedrooms and up to 3.5 baths. Both models feature modern, open floor plans, a classic exterior, a private fenced rear yard and opportunities for an optional main level deck and lower level patio to maximize outdoor living.

With nearly 2,300 square-feet of living space, the Spirit features a one-car garage, an open main level and central kitchen, complete with an infinity island design, granite countertops, hardwood floors, a spacious great room and a full-size dining area. Upstairs, the Spirit features a well-appointed owner’s suite with a large walk-in closet, dual vanities and a spa-shower with the opportunity to add a tub.

The Valor, an end townhome, showcases a contemporary design with an open-concept main living level that allows homebuyers to easily customize the space. With more than 2,100 square-feet, the Valor features a two-car garage, a spacious first level recreation room, a gourmet kitchen with an oversized island, an abundance of cabinets and serving spaces, an extra-large dining room and a great room that connects to the deck for seamless indoor/outdoor living. Upstairs features include the owner’s suite which offers a unique window seat expansion, a spa-sized shower and dual vanities.

The Knight House Square collection is located steps away from Embrey Mill’s newest amenity center, Embrey Commons, which will feature a second outdoor pool, clubhouse and play lawn upon expected completion in summer 2019.

“Our vision for the Knight House Square collection was to create Stafford County’s most desirable new townhomes with contemporary designs, open concept floor plans and endless amenities,” said Doug Smith, president of Miller & Smith. “Coupled with Embrey Mill’s 285 acres of parks, open spaces and community amenities, Knight House Square appeals to first time homebuyers and move-ups alike.”

The Valor is priced from $339,990 and the Spirit is priced from $316,990. A brand new, decorated Spirit model is now open to view. For more information on the Knight House Square collection at Embrey Mill, click here or follow Miller & Smith on Facebook and Twitter.

About Miller & Smith:

Founded in 1964, Miller & Smith has been one of the Washington area’s top privately owned buildings and development firms for over 50 years. Active in both residential and commercial real estate, the company has earned a reputation for creating innovative and imaginative homes and communities. In 2017, Miller & Smith sold 113 single-family home and 185 townhomes. Miller & Smith has built 6,100+ single-family homes, nearly 9,400 townhomes and 2,200+ condominiums, and has developed approximately 13,770 homesites in 130 communities throughout Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. The company is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. The company is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. For more information, click here or follow Miller & Smith on Facebook and Twitter and YouTube.

 

MILLER & SMITH RECIEVES 14 DISTINCTIVE HONORS
AT 2018 GALA AWARDS  

McLean, VA, (October 11, 2018) — Miller & Smith, the Washington region’s most award-winning home builder and real estate developer is thrilled to announce their outstanding success at the 2018 Great American Living Awards (GALA) Ceremony held Thursday, October 4, 2018 in Tysons, VA. Miller & Smith took honors in the following categories:

 Best Design & Architecture in Detached Home

(Lot less than 7,000 square feet and priced from $700,000 to $850,000)

• Aria at Brambleton West Park

 

Best Design & Architecture in Attached Home

(Priced from $500,000 to $600,000)

• Mayfair at Brambleton Garden District

 

Best Design & Architecture in Attached Home

(Priced from $700,000 to $850,000)

•  Belgrave at Brambleton Garden District

 

Best Design & Architecture in Attached Home

(Priced more than $850,000)

•  1LX at Upper West at One Loudoun

 

Award of Merit for Outstanding Living Space or Architectural Feature

•  1LX at Upper West at One Loudoun Pied A’ Terre (4^th Level)

 

Award of Merit for Architecture & Design

(Priced more than $850,000)

• 1L at Upper West at One Loudoun

 

Award of Merit for Outstanding Implementation of Innovative Design Concepts for a Product Line

• Upper West at One Loudoun

 

Award of Merit for Sales Office, Rental Office, Information Center – Model Homes Sales Center

•  Brambleton Garden District Sales Center and Design Gallery

 

Best Interior Merchandising in Attached Home

(Priced from $700,00 to $850,000)

•  Belgrave at Brambleton Garden District

 

Best Interior Merchandising in Attached Home

(Priced more than $850,000)

• 1LX at Upper West at One Loudoun

 

Outstanding Sales Person in Attached Home

(Priced from $550,000 to $700,000)

• AnnTrisha Ramrattan

 

Outstanding Sales Rookie

•  Jackie Martinez

 

Best Innovative Land Planning  

• One Loudoun

 

Best Integrated Marketing Campaign: Master Planned/Mixed-Use Community

•  One Loudoun

“We’re thrilled to be honored among some of the most innovative and forward-thinking companies in the industry,” said Doug Smith, president of Miller and Smith. This year was particularly exciting for Miller & Smith, and we are thrilled to see the GALA honors reflect our momentum.”

The Great American Living Awards (GALA) celebrates excellence in new home architecture, interior design and sales and marketing. The ceremony is presented annually by the Washington Metropolitan Sales & Marketing Council (WMSMC), the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association (NVBIA), and the Maryland National Capital Building Industry Association (MNCBIA)

About Miller & Smith:

Founded in 1964, Miller & Smith has been one of the Washington area’s top privately owned buildings and development firms for over 50 years. Active in both residential and commercial real estate, the company has earned a reputation for creating innovative and imaginative homes and communities. In 2017, Miller & Smith sold 113 single-family home and 185 townhomes. Miller & Smith has built 6,100+ single-family homes, nearly 9,400 townhomes and 2,200+ condominiums, and has developed approximately 13,770 homesites in 130 communities throughout Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. The company is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. The company is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. For more information, click here or follow Miller & Smith on Facebook and Twitter and YouTube.

MILLER & SMITH INTRODUCES WALHAVEN AT KINGSTOWNE

Original Kingstowne Developer and Homebuilder Returns to  Alexandra, VA to Unveil New 55+ Community

Alexandria, VA, (October 16, 2018) — Miller & Smith, the Washington region’s most award-winning home builder and real estate developer, is pleased to introduce Walhaven at Kingstowne, a brand new community designed for 55+ living.

Walhaven at Kingstowne is the only new community of its kind in Alexandria, VA and offers active adult homebuyers two townhome collections including the Kirkton and the Windfaire. The modern three-level townhomes feature private elevators, two-car garages, designer kitchens, spacious owner’s suites and available screened porches, decks and rear terraces to accommodate easy indoor/outdoor living and a low-maintenance lifestyle. Both collections deliver “lock and leave” home designs with up to 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and up to 2,825 square-feet of living space.

Walhaven at Kingstowne is located in Alexandria, VA, just minutes from shops, restaurants, entertainment and amenities including multiple outdoor pools, fitness centers, tennis courts and community centers. The close proximity to the Franconia-Springfield Metro station also provides residents with easy access to Washington, D.C. and Ronald Reagan National Airport.

“We had both the privilege and responsibility of shaping the original vision for Kingstowne more than 30 years ago,” said Doug Smith, president of Miller and Smith. “We are thrilled to return to the highly sought-after area with the introduction of Walhaven at Kingstowne, a first-of-its-kind community that offers a fresh approach to 55+ living.”

In 1984, Miller and Smith rezoned 1,300 acres of undeveloped land in Fairfax County. At the time, it was the second largest rezoning in the county’s history. Only 12 miles from Washington D.C., Kingstowne quickly became a growing sub-market and mixed-use community, where residents could live, shop, and dine, while enjoying a shorter commute to work in the city. Since developing the land in 1984, Miller & Smith constructed 1,500 out of the 5,800 residential homes.

Walhaven at Kingstowne elevator townhomes start from the low-$600s with models now open. For more information on Walhaven at Kingstowne, click here or follow Miller & Smith on Facebook and Twitter.

About Miller & Smith:

Founded in 1964, Miller & Smith has been one of the Washington area’s top privately owned buildings and development firms for over 50 years. Active in both residential and commercial real estate, the company has earned a reputation for creating innovative and imaginative homes and communities. In 2017, Miller & Smith sold 113 single-family home and 185 townhomes. Miller & Smith has built 6,100+ single-family homes, nearly 9,400 townhomes and 2,200+ condominiums, and has developed approximately 13,770 homesites in 130 communities throughout Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. The company is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. The company is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. For more information, click here or follow Miller & Smith on Facebook and Twitter and YouTube.

MILLER & SMITH INTRODUCES WEST VILLAGE AT ONE LOUDOUN

New Three-Level Garden Townhomes, Inspired by New York’s Gramercy Park,

Arrive in Loudoun County

Ashburn, VA, (October 9, 2018) — Miller & Smith, the Washington region’s most award-winning home builder and real estate developer, is pleased to introduce the West Village townhome collection offered exclusively at One Loudoun.

A neighborhood of 40 new homes, West Village at One Loudoun offers homebuyers views of West Village Square, One Loudoun’s secret garden neighborhood park which was inspired by New York’s famed Gramercy Park. The three-level West Village townhomes provide up to 2,900 square-feet of living space with 3-4 bedrooms and up to 3.5 baths. Features of the new townhomes include open floorplans, oversized windows with unparalleled park views, designer GE kitchens and seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces with a partially covered terrace.

West Village is located along Russell Branch Parkway just west of Central Park and near the heart of Downtown One Loudoun, where residents are steps away from shopping, dining, entertainment and local community events. Additionally, the close proximity to Route 7, the Dulles Greenway and Loudoun County Parkway, provides residents with easy access to Washington, D.C. and Washington Dulles International Airport.

“Our vision for West Village was to blend bold architecture and contemporary lines with classic elegance and endless amenities,” said Doug Smith, president of Miller & Smith. “Coupled with One Loudoun’s ability to provide a unique social hub, West Village matches city living with the serenity of a wooded oasis and a peaceful garden aesthetic.”

West Village townhomes start from the mid-$600s. The grand reveal and model opening is scheduled for October 13, 2018. For more information on West Village at One Loudoun, click here or follow Miller & Smith on Facebook and Twitter.

About Miller & Smith:

Founded in 1964, Miller & Smith has been one of the Washington area’s top privately owned buildings and development firms for over 50 years. Active in both residential and commercial real estate, the company has earned a reputation for creating innovative and imaginative homes and communities. In 2017, Miller & Smith sold 113 single-family home and 185 townhomes. Miller & Smith has built 6,100+ single-family homes, nearly 9,400 townhomes and 2,200+ condominiums, and has developed approximately 13,770 homesites in 130 communities throughout Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. The company is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. The company is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. For more information, click here or follow Miller & Smith on Facebook and Twitter and YouTube.

NEW MILLER & SMITH SURVEY SHOWS HOMEBUYERS SEEK TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE WHILE REMAINING IN DMV AREA

Data Shows 1 in 5 Families Willing to Bare Longer Commutes, in Exchange for Location and Size

MCLEAN, VA (June 20, 2018) – Miller & Smith, the Washington region’s most awardwinning
home builder, released a study today that reveals the factors D.C. residents
consider when purchasing new homes. The study suggests that while families continue to
opt to live in the Metro D.C. area despite changing priorities and needs based on life
stages, they often choose to move further out into areas of Virginia/Maryland to
accommodate these needs.

“It’s so important as a homebuilder to stay on top of the ‘must have’ and ‘nice to have’
features that are most important to our customers.” Says Kim Ambrose, VP of marketing
for Miller & Smith. “We take this information very seriousaly since we are a design driven
builder that rarely builds the same home twice. We’re always changing and innovating
not only our floorplans but also the finishes and features. This study will help shape the
homes we’ll be offering in the future.”

Miller & Smith conducted the study over a twelve-week period during its “One Visit
Experience” road show in early 2018. More than 100 respondents from the Virginia/MD
area provided their opinions on everything from what they look for most when buying a
home to what they expect to gain from moving into a new home. While many respondents
expressed a desire for an open concept floorplan with upscale features like modern
kitchens not found in the regions older housing stock.

The full survey breakdown provides a detailed view of homebuyer perspectives:

Location and Size Are the Two Things Homebuyers Look for Most
● 40% of homebuyers say the location of the home they’re buying is the most
important factor.
● 20% of homebuyers say the size of the home they’re buying is the most
important factor

A New Home Creates Better Memories and Feelings
● 40% also say a new home will allow them to create better memories with their
families or will cause them to feel better in life – either they’ll feel more peaceful,
more settled, or more pride in themselves.

Open Concept, Modern Homes Remain All the Rage
● 34% of homebuyers said open concept homes are their favorite trend
● Almost one in five said modern kitchens – with islands or conservatory style – are
their favorite home trend

Life Stage Plays a Major Role in the Decision to Buy
● Almost 20% of homebuyers are looking to move to a new home because of their
age/stage of life.
● Birth of children have been a longtime driver of marriages and moving to a new
home. But now the aging baby boomers are a strong reason why 15% of
homebuyers today are downsizing.

Children Are the First Considered Factors
● 17% look at school systems first when considering a new home.
● 16% look at the layout and cleanliness of the neighborhood first when
considering a new home.

About Miller & Smith:

Founded in 1964, Miller & Smith has been one of the Washington area’s top privately
owned buildings and development firms for over 50 years. Active in both residential and
commercial real estate, the company has earned a reputation for creating innovative and
imaginative homes and communities. In 2017, Miller & Smith sold 113 single-family
home and 185 townhomes. Miller & Smith has built 6,100+ single-family homes, nearly
9,400 townhomes and 2,200+ condominiums, and has developed approximately 13,770
homesites in 130 communities throughout Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. The
company is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. For more information click here or follow Miller & Smith on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

MILLER & SMITH SEES MORE THAN 80 PERCENT INCREASE IN SALES

Homebuilder creates extraordinary open house experience to skyrocket sales in first quarter

MCLEAN, VA (April 18, 2018) – Miller & Smith, the Washington region’s most award-winning homebuilder, saw an 83% increase in first quarter sales after launching its “One Visit Can Change Everything” regional roadshow. Through the “One Visit Experience,” Miller & Smith immersed potential homebuyers in the authentic lifestyle that comes from living in one of their homes and communities. From test driving Mini Coopers to sampling neighborhood fare, visitors were able to ‘try on’ a better life in a Miller & Smith home – experiencing the fullness of what comes with the purchase of a new home.

According to Doug Smith, President of Miller & Smith, “We are excited that this campaign resonated with homebuyers.  It played off our tagline that “One Visit Can Change Everything” and emphasized our core mission of building distinctive, modern home designs for every family in the diverse DC Metro area.  People really got a feel for not only the homes but the neighborhoods and their amenities and the success can be seen in our increased sales pace.”

The roadshow was held across 10 selected Miller & Smith communities in Maryland and Virginia on select weekends from February to April 2018. Guests who came to visit the homes not only had the opportunity to test drive a car (courtesy of Mini Cooper of Sterling), but they also had the opportunity to win a two-year lease on their very own Mini Cooper and people who purchased a new Miller & Smith home during this same period have the chance to win a customized home design session with renowned interior designer, Kerra Michelle, who is known for her popular lifestyle blog, Apartment Envy. All guests also received a community-curated swag bag containing local business offerings and products.

During the roll-out of this marketing campaign, Miller & Smith sold 135 homes, a significant increase from its 75 net sales in Q1 of 2017. The company also opened 18 new model homes over the past year, including homes in Frederick and Montgomery counties in Maryland, and Loudoun, Prince William County, and Stafford Counties in Virginia.  The company plans to open additional new neighborhoods by the end of Q3 2018, including townhomes in Clarksburg Town Center in Montgomery County, Maryland, 55+ elevator townhomes in Fairfax County, VA at Walhaven at Kingstowne and a new collection of townhomes at West Village at One Loudoun in Loudoun County, VA.  As Miller & Smith continues to pace ahead of its annual fiscal year goals, the company is bullish on the market and sees the trend continuing throughout 2018.

Miller & Smith’s marketing campaign brought homebuyers into their homes and communities and allowed them to experience the magnitude of starting a new chapter in a new home – which ultimately influenced homebuyers’ decision to purchase. The company now plans to release a study showcasing what was most important to the homebuyers who embarked on the “One Visit Experience” to purchase a new home.

About Miller & Smith:

Founded in 1964, Miller & Smith has been one of the Washington area’s top privately owned buildings and development firms for over 50 years. Active in both residential and commercial real estate, the company has earned a reputation for creating innovative and imaginative homes and communities. In 2017, Miller & Smith sold 113 single-family home and 185 townhomes. Miller & Smith has built 6,100+ single-family homes, nearly 9,400 townhomes and 2,200+ condominiums, and has developed approximately 13,770 homesites in 130 communities throughout Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. The company is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. For more information click here or follow Miller & Smith on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.