Housing Outlook 2006

The Post's annual Housing Outlook provides in-depth analysis of area housing trends.

Area's Median Price Leaps

The median price of single-family houses and townhouses in the Washington region eclipsed $400,000 last year, making inexpensive housing more and more of an oxymoron here. In this special feature, we check the housing market in 13 jurisdictions -- as well as the regional condo market.

Select a region on the interactive map or from the drop-down below.

State of the Market

Changing Seasons, Markets

The budding of spring signals the start of the home-buying season, but this year there's a different feeling in the air. A shifting market calls for shifting strategies. Here's a closer look in this special report.

What Changed in 2005

Emerging Trends

A look at what you, your friends and your neighbors are experiencing in the D.C. area's changing housing market.

  • Mortgage Rates: They're edging up bit by bit, and may keep it up.
  • Condo Market: It's a kinder, less-feverish season.
  • Exotic Loans: Only for homebuyers with financial discipline.
  • Renting & Buying: The strong local economy can be tough on some renters.
  • Inspections: Buyers are demanding them again.
  • Investors: It's harder to buy, renovate, sell and make money.
  • Buyers & Sellers: Northern Virginia buyers bought faster, paid more than others nationally.
  • Remodeling: Consumer demand for remodeling services isn't cooling.
  • Tips for Sellers: The key to selling today is not being a greedy pig.

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What Can You Afford?

What's in your price range? To see what $250,000, $500,000 and $1 million can buy today, read on.

Profiles

Around the Region

The Post follows area buyers and sellers as they navigate the area's housing market.


Ticking Clock: The Race to Sell

It all began when the Capitol Hill rowhouse appeared on Diane Kohn's computer screen.


A Frustrated Condo Buyer

In cap and new SUV, James Cave is the picture of urban cool -- but he is simmering with rage.


Setting Their Sights Higher

Joyce and Larry Harley smell opportunity: The opportunity to sell out, cash in and move up.


Live Discussions

Real Estate Live

Post Real Estate Editor Maryann Haggerty takes questions and comments about the local housing market on Monday, March 27, at 1 p.m. ET.


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