Managing the home after a parent dies can be fraught with difficulties. Here's a guide to bringing about a successful sale.
By Mara Lee, Page F01
Carylin Waterval's mother had no will -- and no time to prepare one.
Dingy Windows Don't Sell Houses, So We Share Squeaky-Clean Tips From the Pros
By Stephanie Cavanaugh, Page F01
As you're preparing to sell your house, don't overlook the windows.
By Kenneth R. Harney, Page F01
After six months of haggling and political gamesmanship, a massive housing relief bill is heading for final approval.
By Mara Lee, Page F02
There are things parents can do to make it easier for their children to handle their affairs after they die or if they should become unable to manage them.
By Ilyce R. Glink with Samuel J. Tamkin, Page F04
There are walking trails, swimming pools and tennis courts. The landscape is well-maintained. If you didn't know better, you might think you were walking the grounds of a resort.
By Roger K. Lewis, Page F05
Fast computers and sophisticated software give architects unprecedented ability to generate powerful designs.
By Benny L. Kass, Page F05
Q My wife and I made an offer for a property owned by a relocation company. The property, a 1990 rowhouse, has been vacant for several months.
By Tim Carter, Page F06
Q DEAR TIM: I need an attic fan to cool my hot attic, but there are many types available. Should I consider a solar-powered fan? What type of attic fan do you use?
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It is impossible to have too much attic ventilation. But achieving an adequate amount can be an aesthetic challenge. Many people do not want their roofs cluttered with fan housings or twirling vents. There is no silver-bullet solution when it comes to attic fans. A certain model may work wonderfully...
By Joel M. Lerner, Page F07
There's always something blooming in the Washington area -- even on the hottest days of summer.
By Jack Guttentag, Page F07
Last week I reported favorably on one part of HUD's reform proposals.
Long Ago Rebuilt After Both Fire and Hurricane, River Town Floats Through Calmer Days
By Ann Cameron Siegal, Page G01
Before dozens of cute shops, before the town-engulfing craft fairs, Occoquan's history had as many ups and downs as its topography. The old mill town was ravaged by fire in 1916.
By Occoquan, Page G01
BOUNDARIES: Occoquan River to the northeast; just past Fortress Way and Overlook Drive to the northwest; just before Riverview Lane to the southwest; irregular to the southwest.
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Mortgage rates fell this week, with the average interest rate on a 30-year loan dropping to its lowest level in six weeks.
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The Washington Post regularly tracks housing sales and prices throughout the Washington area each Saturday in the Real Estate section, comparing information collected for each residential Zip code from each time period last year with that for the corresponding time period in 2008.
Luxury High-Rise Caters to Collegians
By Ruben Castaneda, Page T05
This isn't your father's or mother's dorm. From the rooftop pool deck of the Towers at University Town Center in Hyattsville, one can see the top of the Washington Monument and the National Cathedral to the west. On that side of the deck, one can also gaze down at the Mall at Prince George's, whi...
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