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 Chris Sicks Special to The Washington Times
When comparing sales on the Maryland and Virginia sides of the Washington region, it's not a surprise that more sales occurred in Fairfax County than anywhere else. Fairfax is the region's largest housing market, with 408,000 housing units in 2010, according to the U.S. Census. So it make sense that 18 percent of this year's sales would go to Fairfax County. Published November 15, 2012
By Henry Savage Special to The Washington Times
One of the most common comments I heard from potential refinancers over the past eight months was this: "They're not gonna let mortgage rates go up right before an election." Published November 15, 2012
By Michele Lerner Special to The Washington Times
Few aspects of a luxury home are treasured above the ability to escape the pressures of today's busy lifestyle. For many people, owning a private estate of an acre or more provides the ultimate in upscale living. Published November 15, 2012
By Michele Lerner Special to The Washington Times
Michael Harris Homes is building 18 single-family houses on sites of 4,200 to 8,400 square feet at Maple Lawn in Fulton, a planned community with green spaces, walkways, a swimming pool, a formal garden, a tennis court, a picnic pavilion, a tot lot, a multipurpose court, and a green for softball, soccer and outdoor concerts. The community also has a retail center with shops and restaurants. Published November 15, 2012
By Carisa Chappell Special to The Washington Times
Soaring ceilings, walls of glass, skylights and an open floor plan make a custom home on the market in Chevy Chase a year-round retreat. The unique stucco-and-stone contemporary home sits on an impeccably landscaped lot as the house blends in with its natural surroundings. Published November 15, 2012
By Michele Lerner Special to The Washington Times
Whether you are a first-time buyer, a repeat buyer or a homeowner interested in refinancing, you'll need to choose between conventional financing and an FHA-insured loan. Published November 15, 2012
By Chris Sicks Special to the Washington Times
So far this year, more resale contracts on Washington-area homes have been written than in any year since 2005. Nearly 72,000 sellers signed sales contracts with buyers during the first three quarters of 2012. That's a 6 percent increase over 2011. Published November 8, 2012
By Michele Lerner Special to The Washington Times
While visitors to George Washington's Mount Vernon may be impressed with the level of luxury our first president and his family enjoyed, if George Washington could visit the homes at nearby Riverwood at Ferry Point, he might just be impressed himself. Published November 8, 2012
By Henry Savage Special to The Washington Times
In last week's column, I described my assistant's quest to purchase her first home. I concluded that despite the fact that home prices are close to double what they were 25 years ago, it is easier to afford a home today, thanks to low interest rates and the availability of a variety of mortgage products. Published November 8, 2012
By Michele Lerner Special to The Washington Times
Integrity Homes is building 200 to 300 single-family homes on sites of one-fifth to one-half acre at Willowsford in Aldie, a community with plans for a resort-style swimming pool, a lake, a boathouse and dock, walking trails and a lodge with a fitness center and meeting and party rooms. Published November 8, 2012
By Carisa Chappell Special to The Washington Times
As the year comes to a close, many homeowners are thinking of home-improvement projects for the new year. Industry experts warn, however, that owners should think ahead and realize that renovation costs don't always translate to value when it comes time to sell their home. Published November 8, 2012
By Michele Lerner Special to The Washington Times
When Rachel George was preparing for her first baby four years ago, she and her husband designed the nursery themselves by picking out everything they loved from Pottery Barn Kids. Now that Mr. and Mrs. George, who live in Falls Church, are expecting their third child, they're working with interior designer Jessica Bonness to ensure that their children's bedrooms complement each other as well as the rest of the house. Published November 8, 2012
By Michele Lerner Special to The Washington Times
While historic homes may have their appeal, newer homes have the advantage of being designed and built to meet the demands of today's homebuyers. The custom-designed home at 3906 Railroad Ave. in Fairfax City, built in 2006, includes such desirable features as walls of windows, high ceilings and low-maintenance, yet appealing, grounds. Published November 8, 2012
By Chris Sicks Special to The Washington Times
In college, I didn't do well in my one economics class. I was an English major. Published November 1, 2012
By Henry Savage Special to The Washington Times
I thought about the subject of this column one night right before I fell asleep. Published November 1, 2012
