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Buying a vacation home
Although the process is similar, buying a vacation home is often a very different experience than purchasing a primary residence.
For rent by owner: The letter landlords dread
Being a landlord has been smooth only in short stretches, and at times it has veered toward disaster.
My Renovation Saga: Community Forklift
Mary visits a place in Maryland that will take reusable building materials, architectural salvage, furniture and appliances.
Editor’s column: New construction offers option for growing number of D.C. house hunters
Construction of single-family homes, which stalled when the housing bubble burst a few years ago, is beginning to pick up across the region.
Neighborhood Profiles
Neighborhood profile: Lyon Village, convenient — and booming
The easy commute to Washington was always a draw for this Arlington neighborhood, but now there’s also the bustle of Clarendon.
Recent Real Estate News
Mortgage rules prove too strict for some retirees
Despite having significant financial assets tucked away in a retirement account, retirees find diminished monthly incomes may not be sufficient to meet some lenders’ underwriting rules.
Builders woo buyers with new features, small floor plans
After a long, brutal housing slump, developments are sprouting up again in Loudoun and other parts of the Washington area.
Kitchens becoming more colorful
Instead of worrying about resale, owners want to kick up and have fun, especially in their kitchens.
Rallying for homeowners’ tax breaks
HOUSE LAWYER | The National Association of Realtors is urging Congress to keep four tax provisions that benefit homeowners. Here’s a look at them.
Vacation homes for $300,000
The Post profiles three vacation homes within a reasonable drive from Washington, D.C., in the $300,000 price range.
Bethesda mansion with 11 bedrooms, six kitchens and 49 closets
House of the week | This 35,000-square-foot home has a price tag to match: $6.9 million.
Tools and Calculators
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Should I Rent or Buy a Home?
With interest rates near 40-year lows, the decision to rent versus buy becomes difficult. Use this calculator to help determine which makes sense for you at this time.
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Mortgage Calculator
The loan amount, the interest rate and the term of the mortgage can have a dramatic effect on the total amount you will eventually pay for the property.
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Compare Mortgage Terms
Different mortgage terms and rates can make the loan selection process confusing, especially if you don't plan on keeping the loan for the full term.
Interactive Map: Housing sale trends in DC area
Explore real estate trends from the last 10 years of property sales in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
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