‘Tiny house’ movement comes to Northern Virginia

(Donna Peterson)

  • ‘Tiny house’ movement comes to Northern Virginia

    ‘Tiny house’ movement comes to Northern Virginia

    A Fairfax County resident has built a 210-square-foot home for her master’s degree.

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  • House tours this weekend

    House tours this weekend

    Homes in Potomac, Capitol Hill and Reston will be showcased.

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  • Historic Home Contest reader poll

    Historic Home Contest reader poll

    The judges have narrowed the list to three finalists. Now, you can choose your favorite out of the three.

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Where We Live neighborhoods

Michigan Park

In this part of Northeast Washington, the city looks like the suburbs — for better and worse.

Shouse Village

In a community next to Wolf Trap, the street names are musical and concerts are sometimes free.

Saddlebrook West

The Bowie subdivision is relatively new, but the horse-racing tradition for which it’s named is a century old.

Dupont Circle

The diverse and bustling area in Northwest Washington is a feast for the senses, though the ears can get weary.

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Real Estate Matters

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Know what’s in your house, read the documents and ask questions. It’s better than finding out later.

Lame ducks may help homeowners

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Tax treatment of debt forgiveness is just one issue that may be settled in post-election congressional session.

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What you can buy for $500,000

Here’s a sampling of properties for sale in the Washington metro area priced around $500,000.

What you can buy for $350,000

Here’s a sampling of properties for sale in the Washington metro area priced around $350,000.