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Resale of the week: Kalorama condo with garage near activities

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

The temptations of city living are many -- walking to coffee shops, restaurants, art galleries and bookstores; a short commute to work on foot or by public transportation; quick access to museums and theaters; and an easy taxi ride home after a night on the town. Living in the city sometimes means giving up the amenities that are taken for granted by suburbanites, such as garage parking and a private outdoor space.

New in Virginia: Rhodes Hill Square in Arlington

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

Waterford Arlington LLC is building 89 one- and two-story condominiums at Rhodes Hill Square in Arlington, two blocks from the Courthouse Square Metro station.

Special feature: Loudoun County serves diverse market

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

Loudoun County, one of the fastest-growing and wealthiest counties in the nation for the past decade, has somewhat of a "split personality." Known both as a center for technology research and high-tech careers, the area is equally renowned as the heart of Virginia's horse country.

Active-adult living: Many amenities at Leesburg's Leisure World

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

Active-adult communities are often recognized for their social and recreational amenities that allow residents to stay physically and mentally fit. At Leisure World of Virginia, located on a 91-acre parcel of land within the planned community of Lansdowne in Leesburg, the amenities and activities go far beyond the typical walking trail and club.

New in Maryland: Buckingham Station in Germantown

Friday, Oct. 30, 2009

Centex Homes is building 200 town home-style condominiums at Buckingham Station in Germantown, a community with a swimming pool, a fitness center, a club, a tot lot and an indoor children's play area. The community is located within walking distance of the MARC train station and a few miles from the Shady Grove Metro station.

Luxury home: Energy-efficient custom house in Dayton

Friday, Oct. 30, 2009

Not only do custom builders include the most-wanted features in their homes, but they also focus on the quality of the construction when it comes to the most discriminating clients -- their own family. Some custom builders opt to build their own homes with innovative materials and techniques that can serve as models for future developments.

Cover story: Lease-to-own presents opportunities

Friday, Oct. 30, 2009

Renters who are monitoring local home prices and interest rates may be eager to buy, but their credit history, lack of savings or employment history may keep them from qualifying for a home loan. Other renters may be reluctant to buy now, fearing that home prices have not yet hit bottom.

New in Virginia: Melody Landing at River Oaks in Woodbridge

Friday, Oct. 30, 2009

Lennar Corp. is building 204 town home-style condominiums at Melody Landing at River Oaks in Woodbridge, where planned amenities include a swimming pool, fitness center and tot lot.

Conversion property: Tower near shops, activities in revitalized area

Friday, Oct. 23, 2009

Architect I.M. Pei, known for the dazzling design of the East Building of the National Gallery of Art, also designed Waterfront Tower in Southwest Washington during the 1960s. Now, architecture firm Torti Gallas and Partners Inc. has updated the condominium building using sustainable and green features.