Northern Virginia Real Estate News

Late breaking real estate news in Virginia and the greater Washington DC Metro area. Content is reported from local media outlets.

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Foreclosures and Short Sales, Equal Ills
Is there a right way to lose your home? And is there any good reason to pay for "expert" advice on how best to do it?

Occoquan's Old-Time Charm Outlasts Calamity
Before dozens of cute shops, before the town-engulfing craft fairs, Occoquan's history had as many ups and downs as its topography. The old mill town was ravaged by fire in 1916.

A Look at Congress's Long-Promised, Long-Delayed Mortgage Relief
After six months of haggling and political gamesmanship, a massive housing relief bill is heading for final approval.

Adapting Community Design to Anticipate Trends
There are walking trails, swimming pools and tennis courts. The landscape is well-maintained. If you didn't know better, you might think you were walking the grounds of a resort.

In Architectural Design, Brains and Talent Trump the Best Software
Fast computers and sophisticated software give architects unprecedented ability to generate powerful designs.

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Attic Fans That Make a Difference You Can Feel
Q DEAR TIM: I need an attic fan to cool my hot attic, but there are many types available. Should I consider a solar-powered fan? What type of attic fan do you use?

A Midsummer Garden's Blooms
There's always something blooming in the Washington area -- even on the hottest days of summer.

Home Front: Flea Market Tips, Roach Control and Decorating with Yellow
Post Home Section staffers Jura Koncius and Terri Sapienza explore flea markets, find out the difference between architects and contractors and take questions on your decorating dilemmas.

A Simple Tool for Perfect Tile Cuts
Q: DEAR TIM: I have never used a ceramic tile cutter. Is cutting tile possible with such a simple tool? How can it make straight cuts without shattering the tile? What tips can you offer for working with this tool? Is it faster to cut by hand, or should I rent a tile-cutting saw?

Healing a Magnolia, Pruning Redbuds and Perfecting Peonies
I planted an Alta southern magnolia about a month ago. The leaves are turning yellow and brown, and many have dropped. What should I do?

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A Break From the Yard In Suburban Maple Lawn
When Prassad Karunakaran lived on a half-acre in Sykesville, northwest of Baltimore, tending to his spread came with the mortgage. Over time, the novelty of mowing turned into plain drudgery.

In Parkwood, a Lemonade-Stand Feel
Parkwood, a neighborhood of 1940s and 1950s houses where Kensington meets Bethesda, has benefited greatly from what has been built around it over the decades.

Stonewall Stopped Here
While cruising along Route 7 in western Fairfax County, it's easy to overlook Holly Knoll, a house built in 1858 that's the namesake for two neighboring subdivisions. Its brick facade peeks from behind giant sycamore, oak and holly trees, and its long gravel driveway trails forlornly through over...

A Garden Haven With a Storied Past
Situated on 32 carefully landscaped acres just off Wisconsin Avenue NW in busy Tenleytown, the McLean Gardens condominium complex is lovely all year, but certain seasons highlight its best qualities.

Room to Roam, and Float, in Anne Arundel
It did not take Dan Hurston long to get involved in his new neighborhood. Hurston moved about two years ago to Annapolis Landing in Riva and is already vice president of the homeowners association.

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