Latest from Kathy Orton
Covid concerns cause mortgage rates to retreat
The 30-year fixed-rate average fell for the second week in a row, dropping to 3.04 percent.
- Apr 15, 2021
No Metro station, but Shirlington has culture, dining, biking — and a very popular dog park
WHERE WE LIVE | The Arlington neighborhood’s urban feel, closeness to D.C. and affordable housing draw buyers.
- Apr 14, 2021
It’s a fine old Maryland house, and it’s next door to Chevy Chase Club
HOUSE OF THE WEEK | The design boosted the architect’s career in 1909; the location is still good for golfers.
- Apr 9, 2021
Fixed mortgage rates upward march halted as they fall for the first time in 7 weeks
The 30-year fixed-rate average had been on a steady climb for nearly two months but fell to 3.13 percent this week.
- Apr 8, 2021
A Logan Circle condo has unusual access to its roof deck
HOUSE OF THE WEEK | A glass-enclosed stairs on the back of the building lead to the third level of the penthouse.
- Apr 2, 2021
Mortgage rates continue their climb with seventh consecutive increase
The 30-year fixed-rate average, which inched up to 3.18 percent this week, is more than a half-percentage point higher than it was at the start of the year.
- Apr 1, 2021
Virginia estate near Charlottesville is on the market for $75 million
HOUSE OF THE WEEK | Mount Ida, a 4,500-acre farm, was a family retreat turned wedding, winery and craft brewery operation.
- Mar 26, 2021
Mortgage rates hit 9-month high after rising for six weeks in a row
The 30-year fixed-rate average jumped to 3.17 percent, its highest level since June.
- Mar 25, 2021
This riverside house in McLean was designed to be different
HOUSE OF THE WEEK | Builder had to tame a steep lot overlooking the Potomac River.
- Mar 19, 2021
Mortgage rates keep climbing, hit nine-month high
The 30-year fixed-rate average, which rose to 3.09 percent this week, hasn't been at that level since June.
- Mar 18, 2021