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Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 08/14/2012

Washington metro area condo market’s revival could be tempered
By Lisa A. Sturtevant
While the condo market has looked much healthier, we are unlikely to see a major price surge regionwide, even with the dwindling supply.

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Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 07/17/2012

Distressed properties aren’t a problem in the Washington area compared to the rest of the nation
By Lisa A. Sturtevant
Rising demand, insufficient inventory and affordability concerns are much more pressing problems.

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Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 07/03/2012

Housing sales activity shows increase
By Lisa A. Sturtevant
Sales were up region-wide four out of the last five months, and pending sales also increased.

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Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 06/19/2012

Signs of life in Washington area homebuilding
By Lisa A. Sturtevant
The increase in building activity is good for economic stability, as well as for those seeking housing.

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Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 06/05/2012

Affordability could be an issue in the Washington area’s recovering housing market
By Lisa A. Sturtevant
Even as other markets across the country begin to recover, prices in the Washington area continue to rise and have been up for 26 out of the last 30 months.

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Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 05/22/2012

Prince George’s County April home prices rise
By Lisa A. Sturtevant
The average sales price in Prince George’s was 8 percent higher than the price in April 2011.

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Posted at 08:29 AM ET, 05/09/2012

In many neighborhoods, homes are selling much faster than before
By Lisa A. Sturtevant
Average days on the market are plummeting across neighborhoods.

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Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 04/24/2012

Young, rich and childless: What Washington’s new residents mean for the city’s future
By Lisa A. Sturtevant
When former mayor Williams set out to grow Washington’s population, he succeeded — but largely with a certain kind of new resident.

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Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 04/11/2012

For lower-priced homes, a seller’s market
By Lisa A. Sturtevant
The dearth of $300,000 to $400,000 houses may cause some to remain renters

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Posted at 05:15 AM ET, 03/20/2012

Spring blooms early for DC housing market
By Lisa A. Sturtevant
Inventory of homes for sale falls, signaling a stronger market.

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Posted at 05:02 AM ET, 03/07/2012

Washington area home prices: A tale of two states
By Lisa A. Sturtevant
Why is there such a big difference between Pr. William and Pr. George’s counties’ recovery?

By Lisa A. Sturtevant  |  05:02 AM ET, 03/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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