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  • Steuart-Kret Homes is building 12 single-family homes on 1-acre sites at Meriwether Farm in Glenelg. The Valencia model, with 3,937 square feet, is priced from $826,900.

    New in Maryland: Meriwether Farm

    By Michele Lerner SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

    Steuart-Kret Homes is building 12 single-family homes on 1-acre sites at Meriwether Farm in Glenelg, a few minutes from Columbia’s shops, restaurants and amenities. The community is close to Interstate 70, off Route 32 and Route 97. Published February 16, 2012 Comments

  • The home at 8905 Transue Drive in Bethesda's Charred Oak Estates community is on the market for $999,999. Built in 1964 with two additions built within the past 12 years, the home has four bedrooms.

    Resale of the week:Opened-up Bethesda split level

    By Carisa Chappell SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

    With sun-drenched rooms and open spaces, the home at 8905 Transue Drive in Bethesda’s Charred Oak Estates community is not your typical 1960s split level. Published February 16, 2012 Comments

  • Cover story: Failed contracts distort statistics on home sales

    By Chris Sicks SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

    Home sales in the Washington metro area were up 14 percent in 2011. They were also down by 8 percent. Published February 16, 2012 Comments

  • Mortgage Q&A: New form confuses refi costs

    By Henry Savage SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

    Among the byproducts resulting from the mortgage meltdown and subsequent credit crunch is a newly designed Good Faith Estimate (GFE) to be presented at the time of loan application. The new form is unarguably far worse than its predecessor in terms of clarity, accuracy and ease of understanding. Published February 16, 2012 Comments

  • Charting the market: Reporting deals that fall apart

    By Chris Sicks SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

    Did you know there are two ways of counting home sales? You can count how many contracts were ratified in a given month, and that will tell you how active the market was during that month. Or you can count settlements. Published February 16, 2012 Comments

  • The home at 1735 Fraser Court NW previously served as the carriage house to the Fraser mansion. Now a private residence, the 5,260-square-foot home is on the market for $2,495,000.

    Luxury Home: Roof garden sets Dupont Circle home apart

    By Michele Lerner SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

    Though Dupont Circle may be best known for its central location, shops, restaurants and charming brownstones, one of its most interesting buildings is the historic Fraser mansion. Published February 16, 2012 Comments

  • Winchester Homes is building 134 town homes at Stratshire Crossing in Aldie. The homes have approximately 2,100 to 2,600 finished square feet, with base prices from $316,900 to $384,900.

    New in Virginia: Stratshire Crossing

    By Michele Lerner SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

    Winchester Homes is building 134 town homes at Stratshire Crossing in Aldie, a community with three swimming pools, tot lots, basketball and tennis courts, a fenced dog run, walking trails and playing fields. Conservation areas are located throughout the community, and shopping areas are nearby at South Riding and Stoneridge. Residents have easy access to Route 50 and Interstate 66 for commuting. Published February 9, 2012 Comments

  • The home at 1307 Murray Downs Way in Reston is on the market for $773,900. The Colonial-style five-bedroom house, built in 1997, has approximately 4,000 square feet.

    Resale of the week: Reston Colonial with hardwood on 2 levels

    By Michele Lerner SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

    While visitors to Reston may head straight to Reston Town Center to restaurants, shops, the movie theater, the ice-skating rink in winter or an outdoor concert in summer, residents know one of the joys of living in this planned community is walking on its paths to admire the woods or one of the lakes. Published February 9, 2012 Comments

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  • Charting the market: Rent, sale listings drop helps sellers

    By Chris Sicks SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

    If you are trying to sell a home, you already may have noticed you are not alone. A lot of other folks in your ZIP code are selling, too. They are your competition for potential buyers - the reason you need to make your property look good and price it right. Published February 9, 2012 Comments

  • Government announces $25 billion deal on mortgage abuses

    By Susan Crabtree - The Washington Times

    The Obama administration and 49 states announced on Thursday a record $25 billion mortgage settlement with the nation's five largest banks - the president's latest attempt to help homeowners and halt the still-sagging housing market's drag on the economy. Published February 9, 2012 Comments

  • Mortgage Q&A: Lenders impeding refi goals

    By Henry Savage SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

    President Obama last week unveiled a new proposal to widen the refinance net in hopes of increasing the eligibility pool of homeowners seeking to refinance their mortgages. Published February 9, 2012 Comments

  • Active-adult living: Walkability in Manassas' Gatherings

    By Michele Lerner SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

    Active-adult communities, which are restricted to homeowners age 55 and older, are popular among homebuyers for a variety of reasons. Published February 9, 2012 Comments

  • Obama urges Congress to fix housing problem, tax banks

    By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

    President Obama told underwater homeowners Saturday that their ability to refinance their mortgages is in the hands of a do-nothing Congress. Published February 4, 2012 Comments

  • Charting the market: Price data show rise over 4 years

    By Chris Sicks SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

    Today's charts present home prices in eight area jurisdictions from January 2008 through December 2011. Published February 2, 2012 Comments

  • Cover story: Greater contract clarity helps everybody

    By Michele Lerner SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

    A relatively small change in the language of the regional sales contract in the Washington area may have a big impact on the home-buying process, mostly because the new language reinforces the importance of a thorough home inspection for prospective buyers. Published February 2, 2012 Comments

  • New in Maryland: Belmont Crest

    By Michele Lerner SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

    K. Hovnanian Homes is building 41 single-family homes on quarter-acre sites at Belmont Crest in Upper Marlboro, a community with tennis courts, walking trails, a picnic area and tot lots. Belmont Crest is located just off Pennsylvania Avenue near shopping centers, FedEx Field, the Prince George's County Equestrian Center and National Harbor. Published February 2, 2012 Comments

  • Mortgage Q&A: Running the numbers on refinancing

    By Henry Savage SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

    Q. I'd like your sage advice on whether you think I should consider refinancing. I think, because we will be paying our current loan off early, a refinance may not make since. What would you do if you were me? Published February 2, 2012 Comments

  • Resale of the week: 1933 Wesley Heights Colonial

    By Michele Lerner SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

    The neighborhood of Wesley Heights in Northwest Washington may not have the same level of name recognition as nearby Georgetown or Cleveland Park, yet this community has some of the city's most elegant and sophisticated residences. Published February 2, 2012 Comments

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