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The Washington area housing market in 2019: It was on strong footing but uncertainty lies ahead
Modest price gains amid low inventory and mortgage rates, but impact of pandemic looms
Understand the loan terms when applying for a mortgage
Experts advise buyers to do extensive homework on financing, credit and possible pitfalls
  • By Michele Lerner
  • 23 hours ago
Putting the pieces together toward decorating your first home
Keep an eye on scale, space and make use of what you already own
  • By Michele Lerner
  • 23 hours ago
Distinguished homes for sale in the D.C. region
The Washington Post's picks of distinguished local homes on the market.
  • 1 day ago
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Flushable wipes are terrible for plumbing
ASK THE BUILDER | These wipes are ticking time bombs in your drainpipes and sewer.
  • By Tim Carter
  • 1 day ago
Mortgage rates head back down as Federal Reserve becomes major buyer of mortgage-backed securities
As the 30-year fixed-rate average tumbled to 3.5 percent this week, it is becoming more challenging to lock in a rate with a lender.
Sizing up the coronavirus’s impact on home sales
Realtors’ chief economist says the pandemic’s duration will make a big difference.
New co-living apartments in D.C.'s Columbia Heights emerge from old church building
TOWN SQUARE | Furnishings include not only a sofa and dining table, but also household essentials such as pots and pans and utensils.
  • By Michele Lerner
  • 2 days ago
Where We Live | Williamsburg Square/Ashton Place in Germantown, Md.
The townhouse community is a place for families to buy their first home.
  • 2 days ago
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  • Perspective
Slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus in an apartment community
Some communities are launching Facebook Live events and other digital experiences to help residents connect with one another while social distancing.
  • By Robert Pinnegar
  • 2 days ago
Pushing the sales price envelope in Arlington
Price, proximity, character and community add up to a perfect storm of competition
  • By Michele Lerner
  • 2 days ago
Study: Vast majority of markets across the U.S. see marginal improvement in home affordability
TOWN SQUARE | The most affordable metro-area housing markets include Pittsburgh, where buyers need a salary of $36,581.
  • By Michele Lerner
  • 3 days ago
  • Perspective
10 tips for selling your home this spring
Take the blinders off and see what a buyer will see. Look for places where small improvements such as swapping out the hardware, removing items or painting a wall can make a big difference.
  • By Jon Coile
  • 3 days ago
Choosing the right colors and finishes can make a small room feel larger
TOWN SQUARE | In small spaces, it is tempting to use small furnishings, but it can have the opposite effect and make the space feel even smaller.
  • By Michele Lerner
  • 4 days ago
Buying New | 1923 Ninth St. NW in Washington
There are seven condominium units in this five-story building. The prices range from $749,000 to $1,395,000.
  • 4 days ago
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