(Katherine Frey / The Washington Post)
New Loudoun County homes are unlike anything else
The modern K. Hovnanian Homes at Willowsford are like custom-built houses, not production-built ones.
Suburban ambiance flanks a vibrant urban core
The Crown community in Gaithersburg mixes homes, shopping and recreational amenities.
House of the Week
House of the Week | Northeast rowhouse for $3.595M
The home’s sleek, dramatic look recalls its movie theater past.
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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.
Community banks could be your best lending option
In an era of stricter rules, these smaller institutions will often look beyond the credit score.
Buying your first home? Here’s what
to expect after you make an offer.
Contingency clauses for financing and inspections protect buyers’ interests before closing.
Virginia open houses Oct. 11-12
A list of properties in Virginia that you can visit Saturday and Sunday.
D.C. open houses Oct. 11-12
A list of properties in the District that you can visit Saturday and Sunday.
Maryland open houses Oct. 11-12
A list of properties in Maryland that you can visit Saturday and Sunday.
Why a financially secure retired couple can’t get a loan
Lenders balk because applicants occasionally turn to their IRA for extra income.
Suburban ambiance flanks a vibrant urban core
The Crown community in Gaithersburg mixes homes, shopping and recreational amenities.
House of the Week | Northeast rowhouse for $3.595M
The home’s sleek, dramatic look recalls its movie theater past.
Mortgage rates retreat again
The 30-year fixed-rate average fell for the third week in a row and now stands at 4.12 percent.
Where We Live neighborhoods
Sandy Spring
FDR, Herbert Hoover were visitors to the Maryland city, which is now an outer suburb of Washington, D.C.
Truxton Circle
In this sliver straddling NW and NE, the pros and cons of gentrification are on clear display.
Rock Spring
The car is king in this part of Arlington County, where pretty much everything is a single-family house.
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