(Jeff Wolfram for the Brambleton / Photo by Jeff Wolfram for the Brambleton)
Trends in new home design
As the new home market returns, buyers are looking for value, ability to customize, local builders say.
Where We Live | Hamilton
Residents enjoy country living in Virginia not too far from the nation’s capital.
Buying New | Classic rowhouse design gets an update
Chancellor’s Row is close to Metro, shops, restaurants and arts venues in Northeast Washington.
House of the Week
House of the Week | Chevy Chase castle gatehouse for $1.5M
All that remains from a 1926 castle in Chevy Chase is this gatehouse.
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Housing sale trends in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia
Explore real estate trends from the last 10 years of property sales in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
House Watch | Green groups push consumers to healthy building materials
Advocates seek wider use of environmentally friendly new pipes, paint and carpeting.
Maryland open houses this weekend
A list of properties in Maryland that you can visit Saturday and Sunday.
Virginia open houses this weekend
A list of properties in Virginia that you can visit Saturday and Sunday.
D.C. open houses this weekend
A list of properties in the District that you can visit Saturday and Sunday.
Buying a new home? A real estate agent is essential.
As you tour models together, an agent can help you distinguish the upgrades from the basic house.
Real Estate Matters: Don’t obsess over online values
Big, national real estate Web sites have no effect on the real value of your home.
Buying New | Classic rowhouse design gets an update
Chancellor’s Row is close to Metro, shops, restaurants and arts venues in Northeast Washington.
Where We Live | Hamilton
Residents enjoy country living in Virginia not too far from the nation’s capital.
House of the Week | Chevy Chase castle gatehouse for $1.5M
All that remains from a 1926 castle in Chevy Chase is this gatehouse.
Where We Live neighborhoods
Kingstowne
The planned community in Fairfax County, Va., is huge, but each of its villages has its own traditions.
Cheverly
Mature trees and a rich sense of community make for a neighborly niche in Prince George’s County.
River Falls
In Potomac, Md., families feel at home in large houses on large lots with ample recreational opportunities.
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