(Doug Kapustin / For The Washington Post)
Do your homework before picking a home renovation firm
The right research, planning and preparation on the front end are essential to a positive experience.
Where We Live | Arlington Ridge
Residents say few are eager to leave the neighborhood tucked south of the Pentagon and west of the airport.
Convenience if you’re on the go, amenities that rise above
Little Falls Place in Bethesda is close to the Metro and bike trails, and each townhouse features a rooftop terrace.
House of the Week
House of the Week | Chevy Chase, Md., Georgian estate for $5.2M
Built in 1905, Wirelawn has hosted parties for presidents, senators and other Washington elite and been home to an ambassador.
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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 of the Week | Arlington penthouse for $3.975M
The 15-room, 4,447-square-foot home marries spectacular scenery with roominess akin to a single-family abode.
Mortgage rates continue climb following conclusion of Fed’s stimulus program
Halted bond-buying program, signs of a strengthening economy push the 30-year back above 4 percent.
Ask the Builder | Preventing basement mold is a major job
Put in a vapor barrier before you install drywall.
Real Estate Matters | What to do if home builder doesn’t honor contract
Buyers should consult an attorney to understand their rights.
Want to buy a flipped home? Know what to look for.
Be sure to ask the right questions about how the work was done.
Town Square | New luxury high-rise coming to Crystal City
Also construction starts on low-income housing in Southeast Washington.
Virginia open houses Nov. 1-2
A list of properties in Virginia that you can visit Saturday and Sunday.
D.C. open houses Nov. 1-2
A list of properties in the District that you can visit Saturday and Sunday.
Where We Live neighborhoods
Moyaone Reserve
In Accokeek, Md., across the Potomac from Mount Vernon, there’s lots of room to breathe.
Navy Yard
You can also call it Near SE or Capitol Riverfront, but don’t call the 21st-century neighborhood old news.
Sandy Spring
FDR, Herbert Hoover were visitors to the Maryland city, which is now an outer suburb of Washington, D.C.
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