Moving to the DMV

A local's guide to living here.

Relocating is about so much more than the house. It is finding your coffee spot, your trail, your studio, and the Sunday drive that makes a new place feel like home. These are the guides I share with every client who moves to the area, written by someone who actually lives it.

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Pick your area

Four markets I know and serve

Northern Virginia

Arlington · Alexandria · Falls Church · Fairfax

Home base. Walkable urban villages, top schools, and Metro access to everything. My deepest local knowledge is here.

🍴 Restaurants 🏕️ Day Trips 🚶 Hikes 💪 Workouts

Washington DC

The District

Neighborhood-by-neighborhood character, world-class food, and history on every corner. Guides in progress.

Coming soon

Montgomery County, MD

Bethesda · Silver Spring · Rockville

Leafy, family-friendly, and packed with hidden gems like Bethesda Bagels. Guides in progress.

Coming soon

Jefferson County, WV

Harpers Ferry · Charles Town · Shepherdstown

The Eastern Panhandle, where your dollar stretches and the history runs deep. I own and have restored property here. Guides in progress.

Coming soon

Northern Virginia guides

Ready to read, print, or save

🍴  Where I Actually Eat

Restaurants by cuisine

The shortlist I text friends, sorted by cuisine with a key for date night, girls' night, groups, brunch and more.

🏕️  Day Trips Worth the Drive

Wine country, history, escapes

Vineyards, mountain towns, and scenic overlooks all within a couple hours, sorted by the kind of day you want.

🚶  Where to Hike

Trails by effort

From a 20-minute island loop on the Metro to real Shenandoah summits, sorted by how hard you want to work.

💪  Get in a Workout

Studios & gyms by type

Pilates, boxing, cycle, yoga and free options, sorted by what kind of sweat you are after.

Lexie De StefanoYour DMV + WV Realtor
Lexie De Stefano · Realtor® | Salesperson | Real Estate Investor
KW Reston & KW Leesburg Winchester · VA, MD, DC, WV
KW Reston Office: 703-679-1700 · KW Leesburg Winchester (WV)
Broker: Rick Cockrill · Office: 703-669-0099 · Cell: 650.380.3038
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