| Tucked away in central Maryland lies Montgomery | | | | the hustle and bustle of urban Washington D.C. |
| County and this area is fact becoming one of the | | | | Commuters are presented with a few options in |
| most ideal living areas in the country. For many | | | | getting around this stunning area with the I270 & |
| years Montgomery County has been associated | | | | I70 linking the county to the Capitol region. There |
| with affluence but it has also been known as an | | | | are also a few rail options with Amtrak and the |
| area that is highly diverse. This is partially due to | | | | MARC commuter rail system. |
| the MPDU zoning plan that has been in effect | | | | Montgomery County is also home to a thriving |
| since the 1970's The Moderately Priced Dwelling | | | | business sector that includes such notable |
| Unit zoning plan was put into effect in order to | | | | companies as Lockheed Martin, Mariott |
| create socioeconomically diverse communities | | | | International, GEICO and other public sector |
| where new housing developments are required to | | | | agencies like the FDA and The Nuclear Regulatory |
| include moderately priced options. When this plan | | | | Commission. The success of the business sector |
| was initially launched Montgomery was one of the | | | | in Montgomery County is largely due to the |
| first counties to do so in the nation, however this | | | | fantastic education system that has distinguished |
| is now a trend that is seeing widespread use | | | | this county and set it apart as one of the best |
| throughout the country. | | | | educated counties in the country. As one may |
| This is an area that is well situated to see | | | | imagine with such a successful business core and |
| continued prosperity for years to come. | | | | a highly educated population, there is an excellent |
| Montgomery County enjoys quick access to the | | | | range of homes and properties that range from |
| nation's Capitol with is only about 30 minutes | | | | quaint cottage style homes to rambling colonial |
| away. This has made this county a favorite of | | | | estates and luxurious condos and lofts. A little |
| commuters who seek the more relaxed | | | | something for everyone! |
| atmosphere of suburban Maryland as opposed to | | | | |