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    Where We Live is the real estate blog of The Washington Post. You’ll find news and information about neighborhoods and gossip about who’s buying what and new homes on the market. Got tips, story ideas or want to contribute to our blog? E-mail Kathy Orton. Follow us on Twitter @postrealestate and on Facebook.

Recent Posts

Where We Live: June, 2012

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 06/01/2012

D.C. Housing Expo comes to Washington Convention Center
By Kathy Orton
Whether you are thinking about buying a home in the District or renting one, you may want to stop by Saturday’s D.C. Housing Expo.

By Kathy Orton  |  05:30 AM ET, 06/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 05/31/2012

For rent by owner: A landlord responds
By Douglas Hsiao
Doug’s first blog post about being a landlord strikes a nerve.

By Douglas Hsiao  |  12:00 PM ET, 05/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  realestatepage, landlord

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 05/31/2012

Mortgage rates free fall continues; 15-year dips below 3 percent
By J.D. Harrison
Once again, the 30-year and 15-year plunge to new all-time lows.

By J.D. Harrison  |  10:00 AM ET, 05/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  realestatepage

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

Buying a vacation home
By John L. Heithaus, Chris Jett and Sheila Dodson
Although the process is similar, buying a vacation home is often a very different experience than purchasing a primary residence.

By John L. Heithaus, Chris Jett and Sheila Dodson  |  05:30 AM ET, 05/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 05/29/2012

For rent by owner: The letter landlords dread
By Douglas Hsiao
Being a landlord has been smooth only in short stretches, and at times it has veered toward disaster.

By Douglas Hsiao  |  05:30 AM ET, 05/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  landlord, realestatepage

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 05/28/2012

My Renovation Saga: Community Forklift
By Mary McCutcheon
Mary visits a place in Maryland that will take reusable building materials, architectural salvage, furniture and appliances. 

By Mary McCutcheon  |  05:30 AM ET, 05/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  realestatepage, renosaga

Posted at 01:23 PM ET, 05/25/2012

Editor’s column: New construction offers option for growing number of D.C. house hunters
By Dion Haynes
Construction of single-family homes, which stalled when the housing bubble burst a few years ago, is beginning to pick up across the region.

By Dion Haynes  |  01:23 PM ET, 05/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 05/25/2012

Bethesda mansion with 11 bedrooms, six kitchens and 49 closets
By Abha Bhattarai
House of the week | This 35,000-square-foot home has a price tag to match: $6.9 million.

By Abha Bhattarai  |  12:00 PM ET, 05/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 05/24/2012

Commentary: The debate over classical vs. contemporary architecture needs to continue
By Justin Shubow

By Justin Shubow  |  12:00 PM ET, 05/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:01 AM ET, 05/24/2012

30-year mortgage rate hits fourth straight record low
By J.D. Harrison
Rates hold fairly steady following a series of uplifting news from the housing sector this week.

By J.D. Harrison  |  10:01 AM ET, 05/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  realestatepage

Posted at 11:34 AM ET, 05/23/2012

Sales of new homes up 3.3 percent in April
By Olga Khazan
Home prices are also up year-over-year

By Olga Khazan  |  11:34 AM ET, 05/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 05/23/2012

Help! How do I sell my house?
By Olga Khazan
Real estate broker Morgan Knull took reader questions on ways sellers can better position themselves to get a fair offer on their homes

By Olga Khazan  |  05:30 AM ET, 05/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:37 AM ET, 05/22/2012

Existing home sales and prices rise in April
By Olga Khazan
Sales and prices continue to pick up.

By Olga Khazan  |  10:37 AM ET, 05/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

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.

By Lisa A. Sturtevant  |  05:30 AM ET, 05/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  sturtevant

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 05/21/2012

My home demolition: Where will all the storm water go?
By Mary McCutcheon
Why I’m trying to create a vernal pool

By Mary McCutcheon  |  05:30 AM ET, 05/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  realestatepage; renosaga

Posted at 03:13 PM ET, 05/18/2012

Editor’s column: It’s not rosy for all sellers
By Dion Haynes
I know how frustrating it can be holding on to a house you no longer want.

By Dion Haynes  |  03:13 PM ET, 05/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:19 AM ET, 05/17/2012

Mortgage rates sink to record lows for third straight week
By J.D. Harrison
The free fall continues as the European debt crisis drives rates even lower.

By J.D. Harrison  |  10:19 AM ET, 05/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  realestatepage

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

A home theater in Waldorf gets a makeover
By Megan Buerger
The Berrys want to transform their dated family room into a cozy place to relax.

By Megan Buerger  |  05:30 AM ET, 05/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:01 AM ET, 05/17/2012

Washington metro area foreclosures down 7.9 percent in April
By Olga Khazan and Brady Dennis
Foreclosures also fell 5 percent nationwide

By Olga Khazan and Brady Dennis  |  12:01 AM ET, 05/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:03 PM ET, 05/16/2012

What are the best strategies for D.C. home buyers?
By Olga Khazan
Our real estate expert chats with readers about the Washington home-buying process

By Olga Khazan  |  02:03 PM ET, 05/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 05/16/2012

My relocation: Why we chose Carderock Springs
By Amy Moore
What we love about our neighborhood

By Amy Moore  |  05:30 AM ET, 05/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 05/15/2012

Apartment Hunter: Barcroft Apartments in Arlington
By David Hood
Our apartment hunter heads to Barcroft Apartments in Arlington

By David Hood  |  05:30 AM ET, 05/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:14 PM ET, 05/14/2012

My home demolition: Struggles with the gas company
By Mary McCutcheon
Getting the gas turned off shouldn’t be hard, right? Right?

By Mary McCutcheon  |  12:14 PM ET, 05/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  realestatepage; renosaga

Posted at 01:29 PM ET, 05/11/2012

D.C. home that belonged to ‘Real Housewife’ on the market for $1,195,000
By Abha Bhattarai
House of the week | The 16th Street Heights home used to be a church, Chinese consulate.

By Abha Bhattarai  |  01:29 PM ET, 05/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:51 PM ET, 05/11/2012

Editors column: What buyers need to know in a seller’s market
By V. Dion Haynes
Having a set of strategies helps when navigating a big purchase decision

By V. Dion Haynes  |  12:51 PM ET, 05/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:29 AM ET, 05/10/2012

D.C. home prices increased more in the past year than they have since 2006
By Olga Khazan
Greatest yearly gain since 2006

By Olga Khazan  |  11:29 AM ET, 05/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:02 AM ET, 05/10/2012

Mortgage rates sink to record lows for third straight week
By J.D. Harrison
The free fall continues as the European debt crisis drives rates even lower.

By J.D. Harrison  |  10:02 AM ET, 05/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  realestatepage

Posted at 10:02 AM ET, 05/10/2012

Mortgage rates hit record lows for second straight week
By J.D. Harrison
The average 30-year hits 3.83 percent, following bond yields lower.

By J.D. Harrison  |  10:02 AM ET, 05/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  realestatepage

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 05/10/2012

House Calls: Simplifying a fussy Bethesda bedroom
By Megan Buerger
A master bedroom in Bethesda is redesigned to be casual, cozy and warm.

By Megan Buerger  |  05:30 AM ET, 05/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:11 PM ET, 05/09/2012

What’s going on with the D.C.-area housing market?
By Olga Khazan
Excerpts from our live chat with local housing expert Lisa Sturtevant

By Olga Khazan  |  02:11 PM ET, 05/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

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.

By Lisa A. Sturtevant  |  08:29 AM ET, 05/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  sturtevant

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

Submit your questions for our housing live chat now
By Olga Khazan
Our resident demographer, GMU professor Lisa Sturtevant, will be taking your questions about the housing market.

By Olga Khazan  |  09:08 AM ET, 05/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

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

Moving: Expectations vs. Reality
By Amy Moore
Do: Set money aside for the unexpected. Don’t: Make a spreadsheet.

By Amy Moore  |  05:30 AM ET, 05/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

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

My home demolition: Why tear it down?
By Mary McCutcheon
Our home demolition blogger explains why she chose to tear down and recycle her home.

By Mary McCutcheon  |  05:30 AM ET, 05/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  realestatepage; renosaga

Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 05/04/2012

Falls Church home on Lake Barcroft
By Abha Bhattarai
House of the week | This lakefront home with a private beach is on the market for $4.9 million.

By Abha Bhattarai  |  04:00 PM ET, 05/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:55 PM ET, 05/04/2012

Editor’s column: Our guide to help you navigate the Washington area real estate market
By V. Dion Haynes
Need some help buying a house? How about selling one? Check back here for your Washington real estate stories and advice.

By V. Dion Haynes  |  12:55 PM ET, 05/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:09 AM ET, 05/03/2012

Mortgage rates reach new lows
By Olga Khazan
30-year fixed hits 3.84 percent, down from 3.88 last week.

By Olga Khazan  |  10:09 AM ET, 05/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

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

House Calls: A plain patio gets pretty
By Megan Buerger
Outdoor decorating ideas from a local landscape architect

By Megan Buerger  |  05:30 AM ET, 05/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:00 PM ET, 05/02/2012

John Russell Pope house sells to White House CIO
By Olga Khazan
Embassy Row house is the only Pope residence still in use as a private home

By Olga Khazan  |  07:00 PM ET, 05/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 05/02/2012

Should you get a professional appraisal before putting your house on the market?
By Catarina Bannier
Sometimes, the seller and the agent might not agree on a price. And even if they do, the sellers might look for some ‘objective’ method to corroborate their number. But should you?

By Catarina Bannier  |  05:30 AM ET, 05/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  realestatepage

 

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