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Asking prices, rents post gains compared to December 2011
Most of the country saw an increase in housing prices and rents.
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Mortgage rates show little movement
The 30-year fixed-rate average fell to 3.34 percent, while the 15-year was down to 2.64 percent.
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Take caution at a real estate auction
There are many traps and pitfalls that the buyer needs to navigate in order to win an auction.
Capitol Hill row house for $3.3M
The 19th-century Victorian appeared on the cover of House Beautiful.
Where We Live neighborhoods
Fort Totten
A small, stable enclave known largely for its Metro station is about to feel the effects of nearby development.
Stratford Landing
Across a creek from Mount Vernon, the Fairfax County community is a haven for families — and for wildlife.
A green home arrives in Deanwood
Empowerhouse is one of the few homes built in America that is both sustainable and affordable.
Who Slept Here: For Julia Child, ‘Big Garland’ was key addition to home
The legendary cook loved the stove she installed in her “little jewel of a house” on Olive Street NW.
New law expands protections for those in military service
Act allows servicemembers to devote their energies to their military tasks, not worry about their creditors.
Polls show public has mixed opinions on whether to revise tax deductions
As ‘fiscal cliff’ nears, advocates use surveys to push Congress to resolve the issue in their favorites’ favor.
Southwest Waterfront gets its long-overdue makeover
The area is finally destined to become one of Washington’s most desirable places to live, work and have fun.
George Walker Slept Here: The parlor piano inspired his career
Composer who lived in Columbia Heights became first African American to win Pulitzer for music.
Interactive Map: Housing sale trends in DC area
Explore real estate trends from the last 10 years of property sales in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
Community Data
Information on schools, crime, population, income as well as housing prices and recent sales by neighborhood.
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What you can buy for $750,000
Here’s a sampling of properties for sale in the Washington metro area priced around $750,000.
What you can buy for $500,000
Here’s a sampling of properties for sale in the Washington metro area priced around $500,000.
What you can buy for $350,000
Here’s a sampling of properties for sale in the Washington metro area priced around $350,000.
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