wpostServer: http://css.washingtonpost.com/wpost
http://realestate.washingtonpost.com/eng/account/register
  • Local Rates
  • National Rates
Data Provided by Interest.com
Real Estate Business Directory
Browse the full business directory
Powered by Local.com
Mail E-mail |  On Twitter Follow |  On Facebook Fan |  RSS RSS Feed
About

    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: December, 2012

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 12/26/2012

The D.C. area’s first public Jack Nicklaus golf course part of larger Prince William housing development
By Moira E. McLaughlin
The golf course is just the start of an ambitious 10-year long project that the developer, SunCal, is planning.

By Moira E. McLaughlin  |  05:30 AM ET, 12/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 12/11/2012

Lower prices draw more buyers, renters to St. Charles
By Dion Haynes
The community in Charles County has some of the lowest home prices in the Washington area.

By Dion Haynes  |  05:30 AM ET, 12/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Latest, Government, Tropical Weather

Posted at 05:45 AM ET, 12/04/2012

14th Street NW continues to develop
By Moira E. McLaughlin
A mix of retail and condo could be coming to the vacant lot at 14th and S streets NW.

By Moira E. McLaughlin  |  05:45 AM ET, 12/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 12/04/2012

Shopping for a mortgage online
By Rick Allen
Do your research and feel comfortable and confident with how you choose to apply.

By Rick Allen  |  05:30 AM ET, 12/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 12/03/2012

Decorating the exterior of your home for the holidays
By Kathy Orton
Making the exterior of a home festive doesn’t have to mean giant inflatable Santas and a mass of colored lights.

By Kathy Orton  |  05:30 AM ET, 12/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:04 AM ET, 11/30/2012

Virginia open houses this weekend
By Kathy Orton
A list of properties in Virginia that you can visit Saturday and Sunday.

By Kathy Orton  |  10:04 AM ET, 11/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:02 AM ET, 11/30/2012

District of Columbia open houses this weekend
By Kathy Orton
A list of properties in the District that you can visit Saturday and Sunday.

By Kathy Orton  |  10:02 AM ET, 11/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 11/30/2012

Maryland open houses this weekend
By Kathy Orton
A list of properties in Maryland that you can visit Saturday and Sunday.

By Kathy Orton  |  10:00 AM ET, 11/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

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

House of the Week | Great Falls home for $4.795M
By Kathy Orton
For all its old world elegance, this house appeals to both young and old.

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

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 11/29/2012

Mortgage rates edge up slightly
By Kathy Orton
The 30-year fixed-rate average rose to 3.32 percent this week.

By Kathy Orton  |  10:00 AM ET, 11/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 11/28/2012

Flipping houses can come with its share of headaches
By Justin Pierce
What initially appeared to be a slam dunk turned out to be our real estate investor’s worst deal since he began flipping houses.

By Justin Pierce  |  05:30 AM ET, 11/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  investor

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 11/27/2012

Short sales in region decline, but process still can be daunting
By Lisa A. Sturtevant
While the number of distressed properties in the region’s for-sale inventory continues to decline, the length of time it takes to process a short sale remains longer than either a foreclosure or a traditional sale.

By Lisa A. Sturtevant  |  05:30 AM ET, 11/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  sturtevant

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 11/26/2012

Finding and working with an architect
By John Isch
An architect can serve as your advocate through all phases of the design and construction process.

By John Isch  |  05:30 AM ET, 11/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

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

Maryland open houses this weekend
By Kathy Orton
A list of properties in Maryland that you can visit Saturday and Sunday.

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

Posted at 05:32 AM ET, 11/23/2012

Virginia open houses this weekend
By Kathy Orton
A list of properties in Virginia that you can visit Saturday and Sunday.

By Kathy Orton  |  05:32 AM ET, 11/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 11/23/2012

District of Columbia open houses this weekend
By Kathy Orton
A list of properties in the District that you can visit Saturday and Sunday.

By Kathy Orton  |  05:30 AM ET, 11/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 11/21/2012

Mortgage rates fall to historic lows
By Kathy Orton
The 30-year fixed-rate average sinks to 3.31 percent, while the 15-year fixed-rate drops to 2.63 percent.

By Kathy Orton  |  10:00 AM ET, 11/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:45 AM ET, 11/20/2012

Housing starts climb in October
By Kathy Orton
New home construction showed gains once again last month, continuing a recovery in that sector.

By Kathy Orton  |  10:45 AM ET, 11/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

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

Sales of previously owned homes rise in October
By Kathy Orton
Sales of previously owned homes climbed 2.1 percent, according to the National Association of Realtors

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

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 11/16/2012

Open houses in the Washington D.C. area this weekend
By Kathy Orton
A list of properties that you can visit this weekend.

By Kathy Orton  |  10:00 AM ET, 11/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 11/16/2012

House of the Week | Lower Marlboro home for $1,199,999
By Kathy Orton
The House of the Week is a historic home with modern touches.

By Kathy Orton  |  05:30 AM ET, 11/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 11/15/2012

Mortgage rates sink to record lows
By Kathy Orton
The 30-year fixed-rate average fell to a record-low 3.34 percent.

By Kathy Orton  |  10:00 AM ET, 11/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 11/15/2012

Fewer homeowners nationally and in the Washington, D.C., region are underwater
By Kathy Orton
The number of homeowners with mortgages who owe more than their home is worth fell below 30 percent.

By Kathy Orton  |  05:30 AM ET, 11/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 11/14/2012

In real estate investing, patience and persistence pay off
By Justin Pierce
It can sometimes take months to close a deal.

By Justin Pierce  |  05:30 AM ET, 11/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  investor

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 11/13/2012

Getting your home ready for the next big storm
By Kathy Orton
A home inspection can help identify potential problems.

By Kathy Orton  |  05:30 AM ET, 11/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 11/12/2012

Low inventory holding back Washington housing market
By Kathy Orton
The market would be booming if not for the lack of homes available to purchase.

By Kathy Orton  |  10:00 AM ET, 11/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 11/09/2012

House of the Week | A Northeast Washington roundhouse for $799,900
By Kathy Orton
A recent renovation of the 1901 home has modernized it while preserving its character.

By Kathy Orton  |  05:30 AM ET, 11/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 11/08/2012

Low mortgage rates continue
By Kathy Orton
The 30-year fixed-rate average has remained below 3.5 percent for the past seven weeks.

By Kathy Orton  |  10:00 AM ET, 11/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 11/07/2012

Election should have little impact on Washington’s real estate market
By David Howell
Past elections show that the effect is minimal.

By David Howell  |  05:30 AM ET, 11/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 11/06/2012

Asking prices and rents rise in October
By Kathy Orton
The two leading indicators showed gains nationally and locally.

By Kathy Orton  |  05:30 AM ET, 11/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

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

Understand your insurance coverage before a natural disaster stikes
By
How to work with an insurance company if your home is affected by a natural disaster.

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

Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 11/02/2012

House of the Week | Watergate co-op for $4.25 million
By Kathy Orton
No matter where you turn in this week’s featured home, the view catches your eye.

By Kathy Orton  |  05:30 AM ET, 11/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 11/01/2012

Mortgage rates float near record lows
By Kathy Orton
The 30-year fixed-rate average fell to 3.39 percent.

By Kathy Orton  |  10:00 AM ET, 11/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

 

© 2011 The Washington Post Company
Section:/Blogs