With ghosts and pumpkins adorning porches and Thanksgiving just around the corner, it's the perfect time to reflect on the year behind us. At East + Ivy Homes, we're reminded how incredibly fortunate we are to be a part of our clients' journeys to find the perfect home. In this season of thanks, we want to pause and express our deepest gratitude to those who have made this year another successful one.

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Clients & Partners

First and foremost, we want to thank our new and returning clients who entrusted us with their real estate needs. In the fast-paced world of real estate in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., your trust in our services means everything. This year, we've had the privilege of helping families in a variety of ways: we've guided clients through downsizing after their kids have emptied the nest, we've found larger homes for friends planning for their bundles of joy, landed that perfect yard for the new puppy, helped military families relocate and other professionals moving into the DMV, guided first-time homebuyers and young professionals moving out on their own for the very first time, and more— and it's always a joy to watch them settle into homes where new memories will be made.

A Deep Appreciation for Your Referrals

We are endlessly grateful to all of our clients who have referred family, friends, and coworkers to us this year. In an industry driven by personal connections and trust, your referrals are invaluable to us. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has shared our contact information, led friends to us, or written a review online. We are honored that you've shared your positive experiences, and we promise to continue providing the same level of dedication and care to everyone you send our way.

Each referral is not just a business opportunity; it's an opportunity to continue serving the community we love. It's a testament to the relationships we build, the trust we earn, and the care we pour into each transaction. Thank you for making our work possible.

Gratitude for Our Trusted Contractors and Partners

Behind every successful real estate transaction is a team of skilled professionals who make the dream possible. From home inspectors to contractors, stagers to photographers, we have a team of trusted experts who work tirelessly to ensure our clients' homes are in top shape and presented beautifully and we are forever grateful for our partnerships.

Thank you to our trusted lenders and title companies that ensure a smooth transition from pre-approval to the closing table. We extend our appreciation to Atlantic Bay Mortgage and SMART Settlements, who continually find the best mortgage rates for our clients and whose knowledge is unparalleled.

We are grateful to our fellow PLACE partners from across the United States who consistently call on us to help their clients moving to the area and, on the flip side, to those partners who take care of our valued customers moving out of the area. Knowing that we are connecting our clients to the best agents nationwide gives us profound peace of mind.

Our PLACE & Keller Williams Realty Partners: The Heartbeat of Our Success

At East + Ivy Homes, we are proud to be part of the PLACE and Keller Williams Metro realty network, and we owe much of our success to the collaboration and support of our partners. Together, we have navigated the complexities of the ever-changing real estate market and provided unparalleled service to our clients. Both PLACE and Keller Williams give us the tools, resources, training and community that enable us to be better agents; we are truly thankful for that. It's a privilege to stand alongside such a talented and dedicated group of professionals as committed to client success as we are.

We are grateful for our time at Keller Williams Capital Properties and all of the connections we have made there. While we were sad to leave, we recently made the switch to Keller Williams Metro Center. With our move to Keller Williams Metro Center, we now have offices in Arlington, Alexandria, and Richmond, in addition to our main hub in Woodbridge, located in the Belmont Bay community. 

Looking Ahead with Gratitude

As we close out another incredible year, we remain grateful and excited about what the future holds. Real estate is more than just a business to us—it's about building relationships, fostering community, and helping families find homes where they can create a lifetime of memories.

At East + Ivy Homes, we believe in the power of home, the strength of community, and the value of gratitude. Thank you to everyone—our clients, contractors, PLACE partners, and community—for making this year such a memorable one. We look forward to continuing to serve you in the years to come, helping even more families achieve their dreams of homeownership.

From all of us at East + Ivy Homes, we wish you a warm and wonderful season of thanks. Here's to a bright future-- built on trust, teamwork, and a shared love for the places we call home.

With gratitude, 

The East + Ivy Homes Team