As the year comes to a close, Miller &amp; Smith is celebrating the season of giving with the launch of The Gift of Home, a referral promotion inviting homeowners, past prospects, friends, and family to share one of life&rsquo;s greatest gifts &mdash; a place that truly feels like coming home.
The holidays have a way of reminding us what matters most: connection, comfort, belonging, and the people we choose to gather with. That spirit inspired this year&rsquo;s referral initiative, designed to help more families step into a home and a community where memories can grow for generations. Whether it&rsquo;s the glow from a kitchen filled with laughter, the calm of a morning routine in a space that finally fits, or the joy of hosting loved ones under a brand-new roof &mdash; the gift of home lasts far beyond the season.
A Holiday Promotion Rooted in Storytelling and Community
For decades, Miller &amp; Smith has built homes that evoke emotion &mdash; places where homeowners say it &ldquo;just feels right&rdquo; the moment they walk in. This year&rsquo;s Gift of Home promotion continues that tradition with an invitation: 
If you know someone searching for the right home, you can help them find the one where their story begins.
Referrers can learn more about how to participate and what they&rsquo;ll receive by visiting the promotion page: 
<a href="http://www.millerandsmith.com/promo-referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.millerandsmith.com/promo-referral</a>
Featured Communities &amp; Final Opportunities
Below is a snapshot of the homes, lifestyles, and move-in ready opportunities available today &mdash; perfect for anyone hoping to start the new year in a new home.
Single-Family Homes at Sadler Square,&nbsp;Glen Allen, VA &mdash; From the high $600s

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 <li>Exclusive floorplans with room to grow</li>
 <li>Multi-generational living options</li>
 <li>First-floor primary bedroom</li>
 <li>All homesites in this section released 
 Move-in Ready Homes Available <a href="https://www.millerandsmith.com/new-homes-for-sale-virginia/sadler-square/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Explore Homes</a> </li>
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4-Level Townhomes with Rooftop Terrace at Beacon Park at Belmont Bay, VA &mdash; From the high $500s
<ul>
 <li>Contemporary architecture</li>
 <li>On-trend interiors</li>
 <li>Riverside lifestyle close to nature</li>
 <li>Quick access to the train &amp; major highways <a href="https://www.millerandsmith.com/new-homes-for-sale-virginia/woodbridge/beacon-park-townhomes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Explore Homes</a> </li>
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Brownstones with Private Elevator at Birchwood in Ashburn, VA &mdash; A 55+ Living Community &mdash; From the high $700s
<ul>
 <li>In-home elevator</li>
 <li>Modern finishes</li>
 <li>Resort-style amenities</li>
 <li>Final homesites just released 
 Move-in Ready Homes Available <a href="https://www.millerandsmith.com/new-homes-for-sale-virginia/ashburn/brambleton/birchwood-brownstones/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Explore Homes</a> </li>
</ul>
Final Opportunity &mdash; Move-In Ready 55+ Living Communities: Galleon &ndash; Homesite 4004 - Beacon Park 55+ &mdash; $799,990

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 <li>Private elevator</li>
 <li>Finished rec room</li>
 <li>Storage space</li>
 <li>Upgrades throughout <a href="https://www.millerandsmith.com/immediate-delivery/galleon-homesite4004/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Explore Home</a> </li>
</ul>
Aurora &ndash; Homesite 6482 - Birchwood Courtyard &mdash; $949,990
<ul>
 <li>One-level living</li>
 <li>Great room with fireplace</li>
 <li>Screened-in porch</li>
 <li>Access to resort-style amenities <a href="https://www.millerandsmith.com/immediate-delivery/aurora-homesite-6482/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Explore Home</a> </li>
</ul>
Giving the Gift of Home
This year, Miller &amp; Smith hopes to inspire friends, families, and neighbors to share the communities they love with the people they love. A referral may be simple &mdash; but the impact can be life-changing.
Because a home is more than walls and rooms.
It&rsquo;s where traditions are born, where comfort lives, and where the holidays always feel like coming home.
To learn more about the Gift of Home referral promotion, visit: 
<a href="http://www.millerandsmith.com/promo-referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.millerandsmith.com/promo-referral</a>

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