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It’s the start of a new year and that means new home decor and design trends!  We’ve gathered input from our top experts and preferred interior designers,  Mountain Laurel Design’s Maggie Ryan and Staged Interior’s Trish Kim, to give you the the most p

Another year has come and gone and we’re incredibly thankful for all of our wonderful homeowners, trade partners and employees that made it a year to remember! From our Christopher family to yours, we hope you enjoy a look back on our 2022 and stay tun

The Christopher Companies is excited to announce that we are expanding our regional footprint into the great state of Maryland! From beaches to mountains, quiet towns to big cities, Maryland provides a variety of different neighborhood settings! Locate

New year, new home!   5 reasons why the winter season is a good time to buy a new home: Typically, there are fewer purchasers to compete with, which leaves you a better opportunity and less stress. You’ll likely see a speedier process with closing

It’s the season of gratitude and there’s so much to be thankful for! Christopher Companies values quality time with family and friends and aside from sending well wishes for the Thanksgiving holiday, we’d like to share some tips for planning the perfec

Back to school shopping…how about back to home shopping? So many people believe that buying a home in the spring is the way to go but, if you choose to buy in the fall there are so many benefits. The fall is the post-summer market, typically indicating

Welcome to Meal Prep Sundays with the Christopher Companies! Each week we will be posting a new recipe for you to try! Whether it’s an entire meal or a quick snack, we’re hoping to inspire you with some delicious recipe options to try in your own kitch

Why live in Delaware? Here’s a few reasons to live in the ‘First State’: 1. There’s no Sales Tax! Delaware is 1 of 5 states in the U.S. without it! 2. Other tax benefits include: Social Security retirement benefits are not taxable; those 60 or older ar

Congratulations to Partner Craig Havenner on Being Inducted into the Home Builders Association of Virginia Hall of Fame The HBAV Hall of Fame honors individuals who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the housing industry in Virginia an

  Plan Your 4th of July Celebration With the Help of Christopher Companies! If you’re looking for family-friendly activities for this upcoming holiday – the Christopher Companies has you covered! Check out this short list below for a few fun ideas

June 30th is National Social Media Day! In order to celebrate, Christopher Companies is giving our followers a chance to win by sharing their love for their home. We’re giving away a $250 gift card to Target (and even more if you are a Christopher Comp

Spring is a season that symbolizes renewal. What better way to start fresh than with a blank canvas? A new home can be exactly that. Need some inspiration? Here are 22 new design trends to look for in 2022. First up, we have interior trends. Interior t

WE’RE GIVING BACK THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!   It’s the season for giving and Christopher Companies is excited to be a part of a program dedicated to giving back to the community. We will be participating in an adopt-a-family program that will provide a

The Christopher Companies is honored to have been able to take home the 2021 NVBIA GALA award for best design and architecture for our “Monroe” home style.  Hosted annually, the GALA (Great American Living Awards) program is the most prestigious reside

 The Christopher Companies Recognized as Home Innovation NGBS Green Partner of Excellence Local Builder Applauded for Excellence in Advancing High-Performance Mainstream Home Building   [Oakton, VA, August 12th, 2021] – The Christopher Companies has be