Petworth renovation makes rowhouse ‘net-zero’
Residential project may be first of its kind in the District to achieve the extreme end of energy efficiency.
Where We Live | Burleith
Just north of Georgetown is a neighborhood with its own, subtler charms.
Ellicott City estate has ties to a founding father and Pimlico
Folly Quarter is on the market for $10 million; developer tries to fulfill L’Enfant’s plan in Northwest.
House of the Week
House of the Week | Great Falls house for $3.995M
When the homeowner and her husband hired an architect to build them a house, they told him that their furniture would dictate the design.
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Housing sale trends in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia
Explore real estate trends from the last 10 years of property sales in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
Unique wood furniture goes hand in hand with Va. home
Collecting American Studio furniture has become Sue Rattner and her husband’s passion.
D.C. open houses this weekend
A list of properties in the District that you can visit Saturday and Sunday.
Maryland open houses this weekend
A list of properties in Maryland that you can visit Saturday and Sunday.
Virginia open houses this weekend
A list of properties in Virginia that you can visit Saturday and Sunday.
Mortgages may be getting easier to obtain as lenders adjust
As refinancing boom ends, borrowers with slightly lower credit scores are able to qualify for loans.
Best-selling home floor plans change with the times
From a home builder’s perspective, the characteristic that makes a floor plan a winner is adaptability.
Mortgage professor: Which repairs should a seller make?
Some fixes make sense, but others you can leave up to the buyer.
How to install a wall-mounted ironing board
There are several key obstacles that must be addressed in order to get the job done right.
Real Estate Matters: Where did the money in escrow go?
Home seller in Virginia put cash in escrow for the buyer to make repairs, but that money was never used.
Ellicott City estate has ties to a founding father and Pimlico
Folly Quarter is on the market for $10 million; developer tries to fulfill L’Enfant’s plan in Northwest.
Where We Live neighborhoods
Baileys Crossroads
In Fairfax County, a sprawling community struggles to balance commercial with residential.
Kenwood Forest
The Chevy Chase, Md., neighborhood offers town-house residents a wealth of activities.
Trinidad
The Northeast Washington neighborhood slowly transforms from a troubled area into a magnet for transient young professionals.
Nauck
Originally home to freed slaves, the Arlington County, Va., neighborhood retains broad appeal.
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