Home + Design

Their Mission: Rejuvenate Your Land

Veterans LLC can increase your property value—and your joy Article and Photography by If you’ve got a patch of land that’s overgrown, unusable, or just not living up to its potential, you’re not alone. Did you ever wonder what would it take to reclaim that land and make it something useful, beautiful, and even valuable? That’s where Veterans Land Rescue LLC comes in. Based in Lovettsville, Va., and led by Marine Corps veteran Dave Andersen, the company specializes in land...

Real Estate

Leesburg Real Estate Trends

J.C. Silvey of Compass Real Estate explains where the market is—and where it’s headed. Article by Beth Rasin | Photography by Photos courtesy of JC Silvey If you’ve been interested in the Leesburg real estate scene—whether house-hunting, selling, or simply watching from the sidelines—you probably noticed the early spring buyer activity, with homes flying off the market as early as February. “It’s definitely a seller’s market,” said JC Silvey, a local real estate expert, who’s seen houses draw...

Fitness

89 Ways to Give Back

Former NFL Player Santana Moss Proudly Uses Philanthropy to Change the World Article by Debra Wallace | Photography by Alimond Photography Santana Moss, a former NFL Wide Receiver for the Washington Commanders/Redskins, has a specific vision for improving the lives of local families which has become a major part of his legacy. The 45-year-old Leesburg resident has long believed in supporting the people in Northern Virginia and serving as a positive role model, especially to the children and...

Life + Culture

Elaine Espinola: On a Mission to Empower Women

The new full-time co-host of Good Day Washington shares her journey to realizing a dream. Article by Beth Rasin | Photography by Photos Courtesy of Elaine Espinola As Elaine Espinola stepped into a new role as co-host of Great Day Washington in March, she was fulfilling a dream she’d had for a decade. “I hope to bring great, inspiring stories to Great Day Washington,” she said. “I have a strong interest in highlighting women, diverse people, and anyone who’s doing something powerful for the...