Independent voices from the TWT Communities
Jerry Buss had been a chemist and a mathematician long before he bought the Los Angeles Lakers in 1979. The self-made millionaire with a head for business and an impresario's heart immersed himself in the NBA with every skill he acquired along the way.

A modest 1950s brick rambler in Silver Spring has been transformed over the years into a sprawling, eye-catching Arts and Crafts-style home. An in-ground pool and studio annex above the garage add to the home's appeal.

Fairfax County, the third-wealthiest county in the United States, according to the Census Bureau, offers a wide range of housing options and neighborhoods.

A sprawling wooded property on the market in Bowie has enough space for the new owners to bring their horses along. The 26-acre property off Central Avenue offers a brick ranch-style home complete with a horse farm.

During dreary February, many Washington-area residents spend hours perusing travel brochures and websites, dazzled by visions of sunny skies, sandy beaches and colorful flowers. Older residents, tired of slushy commutes and long days at the office, may be expanding their vision to encompass a new lifestyle filled with pleasurable activities and the chance to stroll on the beach in any season.

A five-bedroom, 3½-bath home on the market in Crofton, Md., comes with all of the bells and whistles, including a lit

Plenty of families have both golfers and beach-lovers, so finding that perfect vacation home to accommodate each family member's idea of fun can be a challenge. At GlenRiddle in Berlin, Md., homebuyers will find the ultimate vacation-home setting with amenities for swimmers, golfers, tennis players, boaters and beachcombers.

The golf courses, mild weather, outlet shopping, amusement parks and historic sites in Williamsburg, Va., attract thousands of visitors each year. The area has become popular for retirees, who are drawn to the numerous local attractions as well as quick access to the District, Richmond, Virginia Beach, Norfolk and the Chesapeake Bay.
12501 Haxall Court, Fort Washington, MD 20744
Two front entrances with columns and a side conservatory hint at the lavish space behind the double doors of this 10,000-square-foot home on Driftwood Road in Bowie.
Households with members age 55 and older have a choice of housing not available to those with young families: an active adult community.