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How to hunt for real estate agent before hunting for a home
Some tips to keep in mind for finding the right person to lead you through the process.
Where We Live | Wessynton
On wooded land once part of Mount Vernon, mid-century houses and water access are draws.
National Harbor townhouses mix urban with suburban
Integrity Homes offers units with rooftop terraces and balconies; prices range from $659,000 to $859,000.
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House of the Week | Alexandria Colonial for $4.25M
This home was built on the banks of the Potomac River and on land once owned by George Washington.
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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.
Passing muster on septic is first step in winning approval for flood zone project
Property owner seeks ideas from readers on what he should build.
Town Square | Gaithersburg project adds apartments to the mix
Also small space gardening goes mobile.
Virginia open houses Feb. 22-23
A list of properties in Virginia that you can visit Saturday and Sunday.
D.C. open houses Feb. 22-23
A list of properties in the District that you can visit Saturday and Sunday.
Maryland open houses Feb. 22-23
A list of properties in Maryland that you can visit Saturday and Sunday.
Planned ensemble projects are enhancing our urbanity
Visible and accessible, ensembles become public destinations as well as desirable residential neighborhoods.
Septic systems require extra care on toilet stains
Hardened, white spots could be lime or hard-water deposits. But stay away from using chlorine bleach on them.
With a mortgage deeply underwater, painful choices loom
Government programs may help — but if the long-term outlook isn’t good, you need to craft an exit strategy.
National Harbor townhouses mix urban with suburban
Integrity Homes offers units with rooftop terraces and balconies; prices range from $659,000 to $859,000.
Where We Live | Wessynton
On wooded land once part of Mount Vernon, mid-century houses and water access are draws.
Where We Live neighborhoods
Brightwood Park
In Northwest D.C., Petworth’s boom extends north, and residents balance history with development.
Dumfries
In Prince William County, Va., a town that saw its heyday in the 1700s tries to prosper anew.
Brookeville
The town in upper Montgomery County was, in effect, the U.S. capital for one day during the War of 1812.
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