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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.

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Where We Live: October, 2012

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 10/31/2012

Real estate investors are optimistic about housing market
By Justin Pierce
More than two-thirds of investors plan to buy a lot more homes during the next 12 months.

By Justin Pierce  |  05:30 AM ET, 10/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  investor

Posted at 11:24 AM ET, 10/30/2012

Home prices rise in August boosting real estate recovery
By Kathy Orton
Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller index showed the largest year-over-year gain since July 2010.

By Kathy Orton  |  11:24 AM ET, 10/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

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

Washington area real estate agents write book on buying and selling a home
By Kathy Orton
Brothers Hans and Steve Wydler share insights on buying and selling a home.

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

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 10/29/2012

Home show offers sneak peak at design trends
By Dion Haynes
Event at the Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro provides sneak peak at latest design trends.

By Dion Haynes  |  10:00 AM ET, 10/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 10/29/2012

Condos at two Hyattsville buildings are auctioned
By Kathy Orton
Units at two University Town Center buildings are sold at bargain prices.

By Kathy Orton  |  05:30 AM ET, 10/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 10/26/2012

House of the Week | Bethesda home for $3.35 million
By Kathy Orton
The six-bedroom stone-and-stucco manor is a private, elegant haven.

By Kathy Orton  |  05:30 AM ET, 10/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:27 PM ET, 10/25/2012

Pending home sales hold steady in September
By Kathy Orton
Pending home sales, a leading indicator in the housing market, held steady in September.

By Kathy Orton  |  12:27 PM ET, 10/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 10/25/2012

Mortgage rates hold steady
By Kathy Orton
The 30-year fixed-rate average is up slightly from last week to 3.41 percent.

By Kathy Orton  |  10:00 AM ET, 10/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 10/25/2012

Historic home workshop in Alexandria
By Kathy Orton
The Lee-Fendall House sponsors a workshop for prospective and current owners of historic homes.

By Kathy Orton  |  05:30 AM ET, 10/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:04 AM ET, 10/24/2012

New home sales jump to 2 1/2 year high in September
By Kathy Orton
Sales of new single-family homes rose to their highest level in 2 1/2 years last month.

By Kathy Orton  |  11:04 AM ET, 10/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 10/24/2012

Ask the real estate expert | Why are there so many townhouses in Loudoun County?
By Kathy Orton
A reader wonders about the proliferation of these homes in the suburbs.

By Kathy Orton  |  05:30 AM ET, 10/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 10/23/2012

New home construction back to 2006 levels in much of Washington D.C. metro region
By Lisa A. Sturtevant
In both D.C. and Arlington County, the multi-family rental market has seen the biggest boost.

By Lisa A. Sturtevant  |  05:30 AM ET, 10/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  sturtevant

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 10/22/2012

Low appraisals’ effect on the housing market
By Kathy Orton
As anyone whose home appraisal has been lower than expected can attest, low valuations are causing a friction in the housing market.

By Kathy Orton  |  05:30 AM ET, 10/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:10 AM ET, 10/19/2012

Existing-home sales fall in September
By Kathy Orton
After some encouraging news on the housing front, a report tamped down expectations about the sector’s recovery.

By Kathy Orton  |  11:10 AM ET, 10/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 10/19/2012

House of the Week | Old Town Alexandria home for $3.45 million
By Kathy Orton
The house has been extensively renovated and remodeled while maintaining its historic character.

By Kathy Orton  |  05:30 AM ET, 10/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 10/18/2012

Mortgage rates hover near or at historic lows
By Kathy Orton
The 30-year fixed-rate average is at 3.37 percent, while the 15-year average hits a new low.

By Kathy Orton  |  10:00 AM ET, 10/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 10/18/2012

Washington D.C. area home builders are optimistic about the housing market
By Kathy Orton
A recent report finds builder confidence nationally is at its highest level since June 2006.

By Kathy Orton  |  05:30 AM ET, 10/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 10/17/2012

Washington D.C. area house tours this weekend
By Kathy Orton
Homes in Dupont Circle, Sandy Spring and on the water will be showcased.

By Kathy Orton  |  10:00 AM ET, 10/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 10/17/2012

Finding money to flip houses
By Justin Pierce
There are many sources of cash and financing out there for investing in real estate.

By Justin Pierce  |  05:30 AM ET, 10/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  investor

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 10/16/2012

Estimating a home’s value
By Kathy Orton
Turns out online estimators give you only part of the picture.

By Kathy Orton  |  05:30 AM ET, 10/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 10/15/2012

Redfin president and CEO sizes up the Washington D.C. housing market
By Dion Haynes
Kelman says the market now seems to show no signs of slowing down.

By Dion Haynes  |  05:30 AM ET, 10/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 10/12/2012

House of the Week | A Capitol Hill home for $1.8 million
By Kathy Orton
Known as the ‘Buffalo Bill house,’ this Second Empire home is on the market for the first time in 40 years.

By Kathy Orton  |  05:30 AM ET, 10/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 10/11/2012

Mortgage rates are slightly higher
By Kathy Orton
30-year fixed-rate average increased to 3.39%; 15-year fixed and hybrid adjustable mortgage rates also up.

By Kathy Orton  |  10:00 AM ET, 10/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 10/11/2012

Buying power increases in Washington DC housing market
By Kathy Orton
A $1,000 a month mortgage payment buys more than it did six years ago.

By Kathy Orton  |  05:30 AM ET, 10/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

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

Washington DC area housing market appears to be cooling
By Kathy Orton
The Washington market is still doing better than it was a year ago at this time, but it is not as robust as it was in August.

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

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 10/09/2012

Washington D.C. area house tours this weekend
By Kathy Orton
Homes in Potomac, Capitol Hill and Reston will be showcased.

By Kathy Orton  |  05:30 AM ET, 10/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 10/08/2012

Ask the real estate expert | What to do about mold?
By Kathy Orton
A reader wants to know what his options are now that mold has overtaken his kitchen and bathroom.

By Kathy Orton  |  05:30 AM ET, 10/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 10/05/2012

Historic Home Contest reader poll
By Kathy Orton
The judges have narrowed the list to three finalists. Now, you can choose your favorite out of the three.

By Kathy Orton  |  11:00 AM ET, 10/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

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

House of the Week | A historic waterfront farm for $4.45 million
By Kathy Orton
Situated on 127 acres on a peninsula off the Potomac River in Charles County, Maiden Point Farm was once the home of the first elected female governor in the United States.

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

Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 10/04/2012

Home prices, rents rise nationally and locally
By Kathy Orton
Home prices and rents are rising nationally with rental prices outpacing home price increases.

By Kathy Orton  |  12:30 PM ET, 10/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 10/04/2012

Mortgage rates sink to record lows
By Kathy Orton
The 30-year fixed-rate average is now 3.36 percent, while the 15-year fixed rate is lower than the five-year ARM rate.

By Kathy Orton  |  10:00 AM ET, 10/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 10/04/2012

Urban Turf launches Web site of famous Washingtonians’ homes
By Kathy Orton
Urban Turf launches a Web site of famous Washingtonians’ homes.

By Kathy Orton  |  05:30 AM ET, 10/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 10/03/2012

Waterford, Va., Historic Homes Tour
By Kathy Orton
The Loudoun County town shows off several houses and buildings as part of its Homes Tour and Crafts Exhibit.

By Kathy Orton  |  10:00 AM ET, 10/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 10/03/2012

Estimating the cost of your home renovation project
By Justin Pierce
Before diving into a flip project or a home remodeling project, do some homework and get real about the material and labor costs.

By Justin Pierce  |  05:30 AM ET, 10/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  investor

 

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