North of the Potomac River and between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, known regionally as Cumberland Valley, lies the county seat of Washington County, Maryland. Hagerstown is blessed with a distinct topography featuring stone ridges. Many of the older buildings, including St. John’s Episcopal Church, were built from this stone providing them their characteristic look. Don’t be misled by the semi-rural Western Maryland setting, Hagerstown is a center of transit and commerce today, while Greater Hagerstown is the fastest-growing metropolitan area in the state and one of the fastest-growing areas in the country landing it the nickname the Hub City. Hagerstown's location at the center of the Western Maryland region makes it an ideal starting point for our historical enrichment, especially with respect to the Civil War. Not surprisingly, a large number of sites and districts are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. You had better move to the city to take it all in. Well-known builder, Dan Ryan Builders whose name stands for recognized quality, satisfying value, affordable price, and excellent customer service and is holder of the Builder of Integrity award is of the opinion that it is worth investing in the city. It has, therefore, established no less than four new green communities in Hagerstown for you to choose from. By owning a net-zero energy home, a necessary concomitant is the reduced monthly utility bills as well as maintenance costs due to your green home having been built to conserve energy and water, improve indoor air quality, and generally produce less waste. Look for the ENERGY STAR approval that ensures that the strict energy efficiency specifications are being upheld by independent inspection and testing. You couldn’t do more for the environment, and you don’t need to.
