‘Time to be inspired’: Pandemic delays gave them a chance to think deeper about their renovation plans

The result, many homeowners have found, are the unexpected dream homes of the pandemic.
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Distinguished homes for sale in the D.C. region

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

Mortgage rates are pushed higher by strong employment data

The 30-year fixed-rate average, which had fallen four of the past five weeks, climbed to 2.87 percent.

Mixed-use development in Alexandria to include senior housing

TOWN SQUARE | Planned amenities for the senior housing building include a restaurant, a bar and lounge, a library, a theater, an indoor rooftop pool, a rooftop bar, a fitness center, a yoga studio, a salon, an arts center, concierge services and a wellness suite.
  • 2 days ago

Home buyers face increased competition from investors

TOWN SQUARE | Investors purchased 67,943 houses during the second quarter of 2021, the highest quarterly figure on record, according to Redfin.
  • 3 days ago

Two new ways to save for a home purchase

TOWN SQUARE | One service matches buyers' down payment money. Another offers a credit card that offers rewards for making rental payments on it.
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What to consider before investing in the real estate market

Property maintenance is expensive, and tenants can be unruly. Taxes, insurance and laws pertaining to real estate can be complex. Any investor seeking a healthy profit margin will need to prepare for these potential challenges.
  • 5 days ago

New condos in Silver Spring, Md., priced from $199,000 to $397,000

AFFORDABLE HOME OF THE WEEK | The condos each have quartz counters and stainless-steel appliances in the kitchen, porcelain tile and quartz counters in the bathroom, vertical blinds, blackout shades and a washer and dryer.
  • 5 days ago

Distinguished homes for sale in the D.C. region

The Washington Post's picks of noteworthy residences on the market.
  • Aug 5

Mortgage rates continue to slump amid delta variant concerns

The 30-year fixed average continues to hover below 3 percent, falling to 2.77 percent this week.

‘Looking for major space,’ buyers snap up homes in small Southern towns

Many homes are by lakes, which tend to be less expensive than ocean homes and face fewer threats from severe weather.
  • Aug 5

Got student loan debt? An FHA loan may be your best mortgage option.

TOWN SQUARE | Recently the government agency adjusted its student loan rules about how to calculate monthly student loan payments, which may make it easier for those with education debt to qualify for a mortgage.
  • Aug 5
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