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Renovating amid the pandemic with the must-haves to suit their needs

Their wish list included space for their hobbies and primarily one-level living.
  • By Scott Sowers
  • 6 days ago

How to manage rising mortgage rates

TOWN SQUARE | To offset the higher monthly payment that comes with a higher interest rate, some buyers are looking for homes in locations with lower property taxes and lower homeowner association dues.
  • By Michele Lerner
  • 5 hours ago

Emergency room visits related to DIY projects spiked in 2020

TOWN SQUARE | The most dangerous projects for homeowners include redoing bathroom plumbing, fixing roof shingles and replacing electrical panels, according to the research.
  • By Michele Lerner
  • 1 day ago
  • Perspective

3D homes sound ingenious, but their time will probably never come

Home builders, practicing architects and engineers know that labor and materials for the structural frame — walls, floors, roof — of a house represent a small fraction of the total cost of a completed home ready for occupancy.
  • By Roger K. Lewis
  • 2 days ago

One-bedroom condo in Chevy Chase, Md., lists for $299,900

AFFORDABLE HOUSE OF THE WEEK | The 879-square-foot condo has one bedroom, one bathroom and an updated galley-style kitchen.
  • By Michele Lerner
  • 2 days ago

Mortgage rates dip, but the change ‘isn’t a trend,’ expert says

Rates continue to be elevated above the familiar days when they hovered around 3 percent.

Why you see rents fluctuating so much as you hunt for an apartment

TOWN SQUARE | Many apartment communities use revenue management systems much like the hotel and airline industries.
  • By Michele Lerner
  • 6 days ago

Distinguished homes for sale in the D.C. region

The Washington Post's picks of noteworthy residences on the market.
  • 6 days ago
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  • Perspective

Widow questions if conditional quitclaim deed is valid

REAL ESTATE MATTERS | Without the recording or filing of the deed during the husband’s lifetime, the husband’s intentions are ambiguous, and we suspect that the deed may no longer be valid.
  • By Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin
  • May 18

New apartments leasing at Carlyle Crossing in Alexandria

TOWN SQUARE | Apartments in the Easton, which were designed by Hartman Design Group, average 1,049 square feet and have nine-foot-high ceilings, keyless entry, large windows and balconies.
  • By Michele Lerner
  • May 18
  • Perspective

How to build stunning brick patios and sidewalks

ASK THE BUILDER | You can create a brick patio or sidewalk that will last for many decades.
  • By Tim Carter
  • May 17
  • Perspective

What I love about my home in Brentwood, Calif.

TOWN SQUARE | The playroom is our favorite room to enjoy together as a family. We love playing games, reading books and watching our kids learn and grow.
  • By Michele Lerner
  • May 17
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