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Covery story: Slow sales for luxury homes

Friday, Sept. 4, 2009

Luxury homes are selling at a snail's pace as potential buyers have been forced out of the market due to a decrease in finances and increased lender restrictions. Sellers, real estate agents, home builders and mortgage bankers feel the effects of a down economy as these high-end homes languish.

Special feature: Beaches, mountains sport getaway houses

Friday, June 19, 2009

It's always nice to have a home away from home. As thoughts turn to the summer, many homeowners will flock to their getaways at the beach or in the mountains.

Cover story: Houses go to the dogs -- and all pets

Friday, June 12, 2009

The terms "barkitecture" and "petitecture" embody how architecture can be adapted to accommodate pets in a home. While most pet owners don't take their love of animals to the extreme, where they have a whole home designed around (or for) their pets, many consider the comfort of their animals when selecting products for the home or looking for a new place to live.

Cover story: Owners love their basement escapes

Friday, April 24, 2009

The basement has become a hub of activity for all family members. It's an escape for sports fans who want to watch the game uninterrupted, a place where scrapbooking and other hobbies have a space of their own, and an area where children can play freely and not worry about "messing up" anything.

Resale of the week: Pastoral comfort in Bowie

Friday, April 24, 2009

Privacy is the first thing that comes to mind when driving down the winding roads leading toward the Bowie home just off Queen Anne Bridge Road. Past deer-crossing signs and open pastures, the house sits on more than 2 acres.

Cover story: Picture a perfect opportunity for a sale

Friday, April 3, 2009

Whether in print publications or on the Internet, photographs can be an eye-catching and often necessary component to any real estate advertisement. "Having a photograph is very important," says Yolanda Muckle, a Realtor with Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. in Bowie.

Resale of the week: Unique green-friendly gem in Silver Spring

Friday, April 3, 2009

It is an understatement to describe this home as "unique." The home maintains a dramatic presence in the Sligo Park Hills neighborhood of Silver Spring. It features gray cinder blocks with huge windows, glass walls and an exterior iron spiral staircase.

Special feature: Prince George's a historic place to live, play

Friday, March 27, 2009

Prince George's County is home to historic landmarks, recreational activities and a variety of neighborhoods and home styles. Buyers likely will find what they are looking for in Prince George's - whether seeking a sprawling country-club estate, a modest one- or two-level home or a trendy condominium in a revitalized neighborhood.

Resale of the week: Upper Marlboro estate has 30 rolling acres

Friday, March 13, 2009

A custom Colonial-style home situated on nearly 30 acres in Upper Marlboro offers vistas of rolling hills and surrounding greenery. Although the home is in a secluded area near Croom Road, it is just minutes from Route 301.