All Neighbors in Bethesda's Oakmont
Top Neighbors: The magic behind the mirrors
You will never have to pay to be listed as a top neighbor. Period. That important detail clarified, let's discuss how we arrive at two "top neighbors" for a given region:
Localism is a bustling collection of hyper-local communities, and the top neighbors should reflect those members who are most active. When ranking users in a given region, several factors are considered. To get your foot in the proverbial door, you need to have posted at least one "Localism" article or photo for the region.
The very best way to quickly rise to #1 is to post high-quality local content. Keeping a steady strem of incoming posts and photos will massively tilt the scales in your favor.
What doesn't count toward the top neighbor ranking? ActiveRain points and community sponsorships. The top neighbor spots will always go to the most active members in a region. We want to create a level playing field that encourages the growth of communities — talent and dedication are required to win the day.
The unique community of Oakmont comprises of two streets Oak Place and Oakmont Avenue. Both run from Old Georgetown Road to the Ayrlawn YMCA and the Ayrlawn Park (the former Ayrlawn farm) There are 57 homes in this special tax district community. Most lots are around 7500 sq. ft. and the largest is 24,456 sq. ft. 
