1970's: Neighborhood shopping center and community development continues in Washington metro area and the Carl M. Freeman Foundation continues to support dozens of non-profits throughout the Mid-Atlantic region

1971: Carl M. Freeman begins to implement vision of beachfront tennis community to become Sea Colony in Bethany Beach, Delaware

1972: Van Dorn Plaza community shopping center begins development in Alexandria, Virginia

1972: Sea Colony welcomes first homeowners to the beautiful beach and tennis community

1974: Sea Colony tennis program features teaching professional Jimmy Connors, then ranked #1 in the world

1980's: Sea Colony Development continues and adds Fitness Center and additional homes

1983: The first Sea Colony Make-A-Wish triathlon is held in Bethany Beach, Delaware

1988: Carl M. Freeman's conservative approach enables Carl M. Freeman Associates to weather the turbulent economy; Company capitalizes on Resolution Trust Act

1990's: Sea Colony Development continues to include amenities including walking paths, pools and tennis courts

1992: Carl M. Freeman becomes Chairman of the Board, and Joshua M. Freeman is named President of Carl M. Freeman Companies; Joshua M. Freeman begins to build new visionary team

1995: Development and sales begin at The Cove, a private marina community in North Bethany Beach, Delaware

1996: Ashburn Town Square is built in Ashburn, Virginia

1996: Delaware Governor's Greensaver Award honors Sea Colony for its role in helping preserve the natural environment of the Delaware coast

1997: Marketplace community shopping center at Sea Colony opens and provides gathering place for Sea Colony homeowners and guests

1997: Great Falls Center in Great Falls, Virginia, is acquired and two-year redevelopment begins

1998: Rock Creek Village Shopping Center is acquired in Rockville, Maryland

1998: Fairfax Junction is acquired and renovations to the shopping center in Fairfax, Virginia begin

1998: Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club groundbreaking event is held in Ocean View, Delaware

1998: Planning begins for The Village at Bear Trap Dunes

1998: Sea Colony service companies are acquired by public company ResortQuest International in IPO; Joshua M. Freeman is elected to RQI Board of Directors

1999: Olney Village Mart in Olney, Maryland is acquired

1999: Tribute for the late Mr. Carl M. Freeman is held at the Kennedy Center, with support from The National Symphony Orchestra, The Washington Opera and The Washington Choral Arts Society

1999: The company conducts research and planning for Americana Bayside

1999: Carl M. Freeman Foundation continues to support community philanthropies with generous gift to The Olney Boys & Girls Club, allowing for the development of new athletic facilities

1999: First home sold at The Village at Bear Trap Dunes