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                <title>MCPS Approves School Boundary Changes | Wootton High School Is CLOSING!</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[On March 26th, the Montgomery County Board of Education voted 7 to 1 to approve the biggest MCPS school boundary...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>BREAKING: Wootton High School Permanently Moving | MCPS Board Approves Massive Shakeup!</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[On March 26th, the Montgomery County Board of Education voted 7 to 1 to approve the biggest MCPS school boundary...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>Bethesda Row: Who It&amp;#8217;s REALLY For</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[Do You agree?? Yes or No. 👀 #bethesdamd #bethesdarow #montgomerycountymd #maryland]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":3} -->
<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
<!-- /wp:list -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>NEW $2.8 Billion Development in Maryland! 👀</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[White Oak Maryland is becoming Montgomery County&#8217;s next major housing and employment center. Viva White Oak is a $2.8 billion...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>5 Projects That Will Transform Montgomery County, Maryland Forever.</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[Montgomery County Maryland real estate 2026. Purple Line opening, Viva White Oak, North Bethesda Life Sciences Hub, Rockville, Silver Spring,...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>Why the Superintendent Wants to Relocate Wootton High School</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[Thomas S. Wootton High School could relocate to Crown Farm in Gaithersburg under Superintendent Thomas W. Taylor’s modified MCPS Option...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>The Wootton Relocation UPDATE Nobody Expected!</title>
                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/the-wootton-relocation-update-nobody-expected/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">https://kevingrolig.com/real-estate-blog/the-wootton-relocation-update-nobody-expected/</guid>
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                    <![CDATA[Our latest update shares that the superintendent&#8217;s recommendation involves Thomas S. Wootton High School relocating to Crown Farm starting in...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>1,000 Mile Road Trip In a U-Haul Truck ALONE!</title>
                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/1000-mile-road-trip-in-a-u-haul-truck-alone/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>They&amp;#8217;re Shutting Down Wootton High School And Parents Are FURIOUS!!</title>
                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/theyre-shutting-down-wootton-high-school-and-parents-are-furious/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[Parents and community leaders packed an MCPS school board hearing to oppose Option H, a proposal that would permanently move...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
<!-- /wp:list -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>MCPS Wootton High School Could Be Shutting Down?!</title>
                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/mcps-wootton-high-school-could-be-shutting-down/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[MCPS Option H is a redistricting proposal that includes the possible closure of Wootton High School and reassignment to Crown...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/mcps-option-h-explained-in-5-minutes-wootton-high-school-is-in-danger/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[Montgomery County Public Schools Option H is a proposed MCPS redistricting plan that could permanently close Wootton High School and...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>This Gaithersburg site could become a billion dollar project!</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>You Won&amp;#8217;t Believe This Maryland Home 😳👀</title>
                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/you-wont-believe-this-maryland-home-%f0%9f%98%b3%f0%9f%91%80/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[This Maryland home in Montgomery County has a feature you almost never see in Gaithersburg real estate. A private elevator...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/gaithersburg-restaurants-everyone-is-going-to-right-now-%f0%9f%91%80/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[Gaithersburg restaurants everyone is going to right now! Downtown Crown and the surrounding area have been busy nonstop lately. If...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>Gaithersburg, Maryland is About to Boom in 2026!</title>
                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/gaithersburg-maryland-is-about-to-boom-in-2026/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[Gaithersburg Maryland is changing fast and if you are moving to the DC area in 2026 you need to understand...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>Most Homebuyers Don&amp;#8217;t Notice This Problem Until It&amp;#8217;s Too Late!</title>
                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/most-homebuyers-dont-notice-this-problem-until-its-too-late/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>Living in Maryland vs California The Differences No One Talks About</title>
                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/living-in-maryland-vs-california-the-differences-no-one-talks-about/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[Thinking about moving from California to Maryland? Especially Montgomery County or the DMV area?This video breaks down what people from...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/mcps-enrollment-numbers-are-going-the-wrong-way/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[M.C.P.S enrollment is declining and it could affect the opening of Crown High School in 2027. Montgomery County birth rates...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>Montgomery County Schools Enrollment Problem Gets Worse!</title>
                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/montgomery-county-schools-enrollment-problem-gets-worse/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/new-homes-hitting-the-market-in-montgomery-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[Comment the word &#8220;HOMES&#8221; to get the full list of open houses happening this weekend. The spring real estate market...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>What $750,000 Looks Like In Germantown MD 😳👀😍</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[Germantown MD home for sale in Kingsview Village. Four bedroom Colonial with 2,718 square feet on a premium private lot...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
<!-- /wp:list -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/this-maryland-town-has-a-dark-secret-its-actually-amazing/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/best-walkable-neighborhoods-in-montgomery-county-revealed/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[Thinking about walkable living in Montgomery County Maryland? This video highlights communities where you can genuinely live your life without...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>Zillow Won&amp;#8217;t Tell You This about Montgomery County, Maryland&amp;#8230;</title>
                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/zillow-wont-tell-you-this-about-montgomery-county-maryland/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[The biggest relocation regret I see in Montgomery County rarely comes from the house. It comes from the neighborhood people...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>The Montgomery County, MD Relocation Culture Shock No One Warns You About..</title>
                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/the-montgomery-county-md-relocation-culture-shock-no-one-warns-you-about/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[Thinking about moving to Montgomery County, Maryland? Before you pack up and go, you need to know the real deal....]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>Before You Move to Montgomery County, MD Watch This&amp;#8230;</title>
                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/before-you-move-to-montgomery-county-md-watch-this/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[Buyers in Montgomery County often research MCPS zones as part of comparing neighborhoods and long term value. Looking at school...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[MCPS high school boundary changes are coming to Montgomery County. If you are buying a home for the schools, you...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>Downsizing? Here’s What Nobody Tells You&amp;#8230;</title>
                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/downsizing-heres-what-nobody-tells-you/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>Where I’d Move in Montgomery County If I Was Downsizing Tomorrow</title>
                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/where-id-move-in-montgomery-county-if-i-was-downsizing-tomorrow/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[Downsizing in Montgomery County Maryland? Learn where to move, what to avoid, and how to find the best low-maintenance communities...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>Free McCutcheon’s Apple Butter Giveaway for Clients</title>
                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/free-mccutcheons-apple-butter-giveaway-for-clients/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[Comment “GIVE ME THE BUTTER” if you want a free jar. I picked up 12 cases of @mccutcheons_ap apple butter...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>Don’t Buy a Home in Montgomery County Until You See This Weekend’s Open Houses!</title>
                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/dont-buy-a-home-in-montgomery-county-until-you-see-this-weekends-open-houses/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[This weekend is packed with open houses across Montgomery County, Maryland — from new builds in Gaithersburg to renovated colonials...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} -->
<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":3} -->
<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
<!-- /wp:list -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->

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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
<!-- /wp:list -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/woodward-high-school-is-coming-back-heres-what-you-didnt-know/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[They’re reopening a high school in Montgomery County that’s been shut down since 1987 👀 But here’s what most parents...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>BREAKING: Montgomery County, MD Schools Boundary Changes — Parents &amp;amp; Homeowners Must Watch</title>
                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/breaking-montgomery-county-md-schools-boundary-changes-parents-homeowners-must-watch/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>Over 450 open houses happening across Montgomery County this week!</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[🏡 Over 450 open houses happening across Montgomery County this week! From big to small and everything in between —...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>$400 MILLION School Plan in Montgomery County, MD: Who Gets Moved?!</title>
                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/400-million-school-plan-in-montgomery-county-md-who-gets-moved/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[Big changes are coming to local schools in 2027 — new schools, expanded campuses, and major boundary shifts that could...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>D.C. Is FALLING APART! MILLENNIALS Are Moving Out FAST!</title>
                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/d-c-is-falling-apart-millennials-are-moving-out-fast/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[Millennials are leaving Washington D.C. in droves… but where are they going, and why? In this video, I break down...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>400+ Open Houses This Weekend in Montgomery County</title>
                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/400-open-houses-this-weekend-in-montgomery-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[☔ Don’t let the rain stop you, there are over 400 open houses happening across Montgomery County this weekend! From...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>Waiting for Home Prices to DROP? You Might Be Waiting a LONG Time!</title>
                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/waiting-for-home-prices-to-drop-you-might-be-waiting-a-long-time/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[🏡 Over 400 open houses across Montgomery County this weekend! From starter homes to luxury listings — there’s something for...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>What $875,000 Gets You in Two Rivers, Odenton MD</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":3} -->
<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/housing-market-crash-coming-heres-the-truth-about-2025/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[Is the DMV housing market heading for a crash in 2025? With interest rates rising, federal layoffs looming, and online...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>High Interest Rates Here To Stay?</title>
                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/high-interest-rates-here-to-stay/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>Zillow Just BLOCKED Your Listing?! Sellers NEVER Signed Up for This! 😳</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[Zillow just drew a line in the sand — and sellers are paying the price. Real estate pro Craig Sword...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":3} -->
<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
<!-- /wp:list -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/zillows-banning-your-listings-what-theyre-not-telling-you/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[Zillow’s cracking down… and your private listing might NOT make it online. 😬 Jon Lahey and I break down why...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>Zillow Is Hiding Homes From YOU &amp;amp;  Here’s Why…</title>
                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/zillow-is-hiding-homes-from-you-heres-why/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>🚨ZILLOW IS NOW HIDING HOMES FROM YOU!</title>
                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/%f0%9f%9a%a8zillow-is-now-hiding-homes-from-you/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>TBD</title>
                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/tbd/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/the-2025-housing-market-is-looking-like-2009/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[Home sales just hit their lowest point since 2009. Inventory is growing. Sellers are offering massive concessions. Buyers are pulling...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>Housing Market COLLAPSE: Lowest Home Sales Since 2009!</title>
                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/housing-market-collapse-lowest-home-sales-since-2009/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
<!-- /wp:list -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>Zillow Just BANNED Your Listing&amp;#8230; And Your Agent DIDN&amp;#8217;T TELL YOU!</title>
                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/zillow-just-banned-your-listing-and-your-agent-didnt-tell-you/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[Zillow and Redfin just dropped a bomb on the real estate world—starting in 2025, they won’t show all MLS listings....]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/compass-vs-zillow-and-exp/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[Kevin and his guest Jon Lahey of EXP will discuss thw battles occurring between Compass CEO, Robert Reffkin and EXP...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>WARNING: Trumps Tariffs Will Cause CHAOS On The Housing Market?!</title>
                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/warning-trumps-tariffs-will-cause-chaos-on-the-housing-market/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[Mortgage rates just dropped to 6.65%, but the Federal Reserve isn’t budging on rate cuts — and now Trump is...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>SELLING AS-IS? You’re SCARING Buyers Away 😬</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[Most sellers think “I’m not fixing a damn thing. But guess what? That attitude might be killing your home sale...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>🚨 HIDDEN Home Selling Costs Your Agent WON’T Tell You! (Don’t Get SCREWED!)</title>
                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/%f0%9f%9a%a8-hidden-home-selling-costs-your-agent-wont-tell-you-dont-get-screwed/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[Most home sellers focus on the listing price… but what REALLY matters is what you actually walk away with! 🏡💰...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/the-truth-about-doge-elon-dc-housing-what-theyre-not-telling-you/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/lies-exposed-elons-doge-cuts-are-crashing-the-d-c-housing-market/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[D.C. Real Estate Market COLLAPSE? What’s REALLY Happening! Mass layoffs, federal job cuts, and government uncertainty—are these signals of an...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/10-home-buying-secrets-for-gen-x-in-2025-save-thousands/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>The TRUTH About Moving to DC Or Northern NJ (What To Expect!) w/ @JackieBaker</title>
                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/the-truth-about-moving-to-dc-or-northern-nj-what-to-expect-w-jackiebaker/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>Last-Minute Super Bowl Trip! Who Wins? 🏆🔥</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL! 🏈 Who are you betting on to win? Drop your picks below! ⬇️🔥 #SuperBowlLIX #SuperBowl2025...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[Thinking about buying a home? A 20-year-old home is NOT that old—but it could come with major hidden costs! Before...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
<!-- /wp:list -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/%f0%9f%9a%a8-adult-kids-moving-back-in-set-these-rules-now/</link>
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                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/youre-not-ready-to-buy-a-home-until-you-know-this/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/home-mortgage-myths-and-f-a-q-s/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/stop-before-you-buy-a-timeshare-you-need-to-hear-this/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/mls-in-crisis-hidden-dangers-for-buyers-sellers/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/%f0%9f%93%a2-the-truth-about-downsizing-what-no-one-tells-you-realestate2025/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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                    <![CDATA[Downsizing isn’t just about moving to a smaller home—it’s about cutting costs, reducing stress, and boosting your savings! But is...]]>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/real-estate-mistakes-thatll-get-you-sued-buyers-sellers-agents-beware/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/6-decluttering-secrets-they-dont-want-you-to-know-life-changing-tips/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/the-3-rule-every-home-seller-must-know-%f0%9f%8f%a1/</link>
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                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
<!-- /wp:list -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
<!-- /wp:list -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>The TRUTH About Buying A Second Home (Must Watch!)</title>
                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/the-truth-about-buying-a-second-home-must-watch/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>The FIRST Step to Selling the Family Home For Retirement!</title>
                <link>https://kevin-realty-77.eapsites02.com/real-estate-blog/the-first-step-to-selling-the-family-home-for-retirement/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} -->
<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
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<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
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<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Kevin Grolig</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are considering relocating to Montgomery county, Maryland, and you want to know what are the most important things to live near in 2022, then this article is perfect for you.</p>
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<p>If you want to find the right neighbourhood for you and your family, there are a couple questions you need to be asking yourself. How close is it to work? How close is it to schools? How are the schools shopping restaurants, and public transportation? We're gonna discuss the six things that you should take into consideration when choosing a neighbourhood and choosing a house.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Proximity to public transportation, as well as a major commuting route.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>If you're not from the DC area, I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag, the traffic around here ain't that great. So I'm gonna give you a few hacks and tips to get around the traffic for just about everybody who either lives in the DC area or is considering moving to the DC area. Commuting is definitely something to take into consideration. One of the things in considering a community or considering an area is its proximity to public transportation in Montgomery county. We do have the Metro, which will take you from different parts of Montgomery county to other parts of Montgomery county, as well as into Washington DC and Northern Virginia. So there's no question that if you're living in Montgomery county, looking to commute into Washington, DC, it probably will be important to look for areas that are close to the Metro stop. Also, other options are the mark train. The mark train runs from Brunswick, Maryland, all the way into union station in Washington, DC with many stops along the way. If public transportation is not that important to you, I would tell you to keep an eye on the major commuter routes. To me, it's always important to be close to major commuter routes. Whether that be I two 70, route 355, Sam IG highway, or the ICC 495, there are many large commuter routes that it's important to stay close to just so that you can get in around and even out of town.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="2"><li><strong>Proximity to schools and daycares.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>Maryland is very well known for its school system. There are a lot of great schools in Montgomery county, but you want to check into which boundaries, and which schools may be best for you. All these options are available to find online, as well as the proximity bus routes and things like that. Not only should you do your research on the school district and on certain schools, but it's also important to consider. Do you want your kids to be able to walk to school with, or without you, or are you open to considering them being bused to school? Once again, no rights, no wrongs, but things to consider. If you have younger kids where some of the local daycares, Montgomery county has a lot of daycares available. So you might want to check that out as well.&nbsp;</p>
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<!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":3} -->
<ol start="3"><li><strong>Parks and recreational areas.</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Now I've done a lot of videos on some of the outdoor places that I love in Montgomery county. But once again, what is your lifestyle like? Do you guys like hiking, and biking, or are you more into cultural things, museums, shopping, entertainment, and things like that? All of that is available in Montgomery county. When it comes to outdoor places to enjoy. I love areas like great falls, national park, black Hills, regional park, as well as Sugarloaf mountain and many other places. Once again, you might wanna check out some of my other videos to see my favourite outdoor places in Montgomery county when it comes to cultural places like museums. Obviously, there's plenty of that in Washington, DC, but you can also find that in Montgomery county as well, when it comes to recreational areas, there's plenty to do in Montgomery county. Also, you've got the Maryland soccer Plex, which is located in Germantown, Maryland. There's an archery range, BMX bike trail, and all sorts of things there. Awesome place to check out.&nbsp;</p>
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<ol start="4"><li><strong>Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other places to find necessary amenities.</strong></li></ol>
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<p>One of the nice things about being in Montgomery county is pretty much wherever you are. It's easy to find a lot of choices. When it comes to grocery stores, our largest grocery store chain is gonna be giant, but we also have Safeways and we have places like trader Joe's, whole foods and we have Wegmans. So when it comes to groceries, you should have no problem there. As far as pharmacies go, many of the large stores will have their own pharmacies, but you'll also find places like Rite aid, CVS and Walgreens in Montgomery county. I also should mention that along with pharmacies, Montgomery county, Maryland has a lot of great hospitals. There's a suburban hospital in Bethesda. There's a holy cross hospital in silver spring and a new holy cross hospital in Germantown. There's the MedStar hospital in all new Maryland, as well as the shady Grove at Venice hospital in Rockville, Maryland. So while nobody wants to think about getting sick or getting hurt, there's no question that we have top-rate medical facilities, all in Montgomery county, Maryland.</p>
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<ol start="5"><li><strong>Dining options</strong></li></ol>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>I like better than being able to walk to nice dining as well as being able to get an adult beverage every now and then Montgomery county is loaded with many great restaurants from fine dining to cheap eats as well as many ethical options as well.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>     </strong>6.<strong> Entertainment venues in Montgomery county. </strong></p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>There are many options and choices when it comes to movie theatres, concert halls or other musical venues. What we're starting to find when it comes to movies is most of the movie theatres are moving towards the more luxury end where you get the reclining chairs, waiter and waitress services, as well as fully stocked bars. I like the idea these days when I go to a movie theatre of knowing exactly where I'm gonna sit, I've got my own reserve spot, nice comfy chair backs up reclined. I may even have a fuzzy blanket, with one click of a button.I get the waiter and waitress coming, bringing me my popcorn. Just the way I like it with a tall, cool beverage. When it comes to concert halls, the Strathmore is my absolute favourite. The acoustics are unbelievable. I've seen such acts as the Philharmonic comedies with Joan Rivers. I've also seen such acts like Brian Adams, as well as the Beatles tribute band. No matter what the genre is. It never disappoints. When it comes to more like rock or country reggae, R&amp;B, or maybe even hip hop. I love the Fillmore in silver spring. You can find many up-and-coming acts that come through the Fillmore as well as many of the classic acts, maybe from the eighties, nineties and early 2000. There are also many other venues where you can go see live music and events in Montgomery county. But as we all know, if you want to just take a short trip to Washington, DC, the world is your oyster with all these benefits, it's easy to see why living near all these amenities is so important.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a new place to live, be sure to check into how close the local public transportation is to you. You want to check into the schools, daycares, parks, entertainment, all of these things. And if you already live in a great location, tell your family and friends about it. So there you have it, the six most important things to consider living near Montgomery county. What do you think is the most important?&nbsp;</p>
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<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>.If you're thinking about either buying or selling in Montgomery county or the surrounding DMV, you might want to click on the links below to download my ultimate home sellers guide and my ultimate home buyers guide. And as always, you can click, on the link below to set up a time to talk, or just simply text me at 240-793-7495.&nbsp;</p>
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