By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times
The authors of the Senate immigration bill are mounting a campaign to try to make sure the Boston Marathon bombings last week don’t derail their push to overhaul the U.S. immigration system, saying the problems lie more with the FBI than with legal immigration. Published April 21, 2013 Comments
By Patrice Hill - The Washington Times
Housing has emerged as the brightest spot in the economy this year, but some analysts are questioning whether the market’s recovery is built to last. Published April 2, 2013 Comments
By Tim Devaney - The Washington Times
Homeowners in Maryland and Washington, D.C., have a long way to go before they recover lost ground and housing values from the Great Recession. Foreclosure rates were kept artificially low by local governments, but their policies could come back to haunt them. Published February 18, 2013 Comments
By Michele Lerner SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES - The Washington Times
Arthur Tsiamis is building nine condominiums at North View in Glover Park, just north of Georgetown at 4004 Edmunds St. NW. Residents can walk to multiple restaurants, bars, shops and grocery stores in Glover Park as well as to Georgetown for dining, shopping and entertainment. Published January 3, 2013 Comments
By Michele Lerner SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES
The Dupont Circle neighborhood inspires plenty of longing among many D.C.-area residents who visit the restaurants, shops and nightlife in this lively community and wish they lived in the midst of its excitement. Published January 3, 2013 Comments
By Lisa Rauschart Special to the Washington Times
Back in your great-grandfather’s day, streetcars cranked their way around Greater Washington with fairly predictable regularity. In the early 20th century, family weekends might include “riding the lines” out to amusement parks in Glen Echo, Bethesda or far Northeast, lines locals used daily to get to work, school or shopping. Published January 3, 2013 Comments
By Michele Lerner Special to The Washington Times
The Washington area may be home to Democrats, Republicans, independents and Libertarians, but no matter what their political persuasion, local residents more than likely live in a conservative home. Published January 3, 2013 Comments
By Henry Savage Special to The Washington Times
I try not to beat a dead horse when I write this column, but some things should be aired. Published January 3, 2013 Comments
Independent voices from the TWT Communities
By Michele Lerner Special to The Washington Times
While McLean receives recognition around the United States for being home to politicians, attorneys, lobbyists and broadcasters, many area residents know this Northern Virginia community for its amenities. Published January 3, 2013
By Chris Sicks Special to The Washington Times
This year saw more sales contracts on Washington-area homes than we've seen in seven years. Published December 27, 2012
By Michele Lerner Special to The Washington Times
Drees Homes is building 40 town homes at Linton at Ballenger in Frederick, a community with walking paths, green space and plans for a clubhouse, swimming pool and sports fields. The community is close to Historic Downtown Frederick, Francis Scott Key Mall, parks, country clubs and commuter routes. Published December 27, 2012
By Carissa Chappell Special to The Washington Times
A spacious 1950s split-level home in Kensington, meticulously remodeled by its owners in 2012, is on the market for $1,099,000. The six-bedroom, four-bath home has plenty of space for family members to unwind or entertain during the holidays. Published December 27, 2012
By Michele Lerner Special to The Washington Times
While the District has many breathtakingly beautiful views and avenues, the Kalorama neighborhood in Northwest Washington is home to some of the best examples of residential architecture in the city. Some of its elegant buildings are embassies or ambassadorial residences, while others are private homes. Published December 27, 2012
By Chris Sicks Special to The Washington Times
Perhaps the highest compliment that can be paid to the Washington area in 2012 is that it was "balanced." The market was no longer cold, nor was it irrationally hot. Published December 27, 2012
By Henry Savage Special to The Washington Times
Perhaps it's appropriate for my last column of 2012 to talk about the so-called "fiscal cliff." With any luck, our elected officials already will have reached some sort of reasonable agreement by the time this is published. As I write, both sides still are pretty far apart. Published December 27, 2012
By Henry Savage Special to The Washington Times
Q. My fiance and I want to buy our first home in 2013. I think we should find a suitable home as soon as possible and make an offer. We have been prequalified and have targeted our price range. Published December 20, 2012
By Michele Lerner Special to The Washington Times
Longtime Falls Church residents may remember Wide Awake Farm in the Sleepy Hollow area near Lake Barcroft, where horses grazed in the pastures. The original farmhouse rests today on a smaller but still pastoral lot. Published December 20, 2012
