CITY CENTER—The mammoth structure currently under construction has a new tenant to celebrate. One of DC's largest law firms, Covington & Burling, signed a letter of intent to move their head quarters there from Pennsylvania Ave. [WaPo]
14TH ST.—The Frontiers condominiums that started out as an affordable housing project are making developers see dollar signs every time they drive by and several have offered the owners up to $800K each, but so far not enough of the residents have wanted to sign on. Click over to hear about more of the saga. [WCP]
MCLEAN—Builders Miller & Smith were ranked #71 in the country on a list of the largest builders by housing revenue. Last year they closed on 243 homes and generated over $100M in revenue. The press release is after the jump. [CurbedInbox]
MILLER & SMITH AMONG TOP 100 HOUSING GIANTS
Local homebuilder ranks 71st nationally on Professional Builder list
McLean, Virginia – Miller & Smith, an award-winning homebuilder and real estate development company, today announces its position at number 71 on Professional Builder’s 2012 Housing Giants report. The report ranks the nation’s 235 largest builders by housing revenue and closings in 2011. To earn this ranking, Miller & Smith closed on a total of 243 homes resulting in more than $100 million in revenue.
“We are honored to be on the 2012 Housing Giants list alongside such an impressive group of national builders,” said Doug Smith, President of Miller & Smith. “Hard work and perseverance have allowed a company of our size to remain competitive in this challenging housing market. It is truly gratifying to have our success recognized by such a notable publication.”
Miller & Smith is currently offering 30 different home designs throughout Virginia, Maryland and Delaware with starting prices ranging from $239,990 to $570,990 and featuring floor plans from 1200 sq. ft. to more than 3000 sq. ft. Current home collections are available in popular communities such as Brambleton, Emerson, Maple Lawn, Madison Crescent, Victory Lakes, Gallery Park, The Orchard at New Market and The Peninsula.
About Miller & Smith:
Founded in 1964, Miller & Smith is a privately owned builder and developer who is active in both residential and commercial real estate and has earned a reputation for creating innovative and imaginative homes and communities. One of the largest private homebuilders in the Washington, DC metropolitan region, Miller & Smith has built more than 5,250 single family homes, 8,600 townhomes, and 2,100 condominiums and developed 12,500 home sites in 90 communities throughout Maryland, Virginia and Delaware and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. For more information about Miller & Smith, visit www.millerandsmith.com. Follow Miller & Smith on Facebook and Twitter.