BOUNDARIES: North Fairlington is bordered by King Street to the southwest, Walter Reed Drive to the northwest, an invisible line running parallel to (and northeast of) King Street that bisects 28th Road South and 31st Street South to the northeast, and Interstate 395 to the southeast. South Fairl...


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Say you have a disability and want your condominium association to allow you to park closer to your unit. Or your psychiatrist has advised you to get a dog as a companion, but your association's rules do not permit pets. Maybe you discover that your unit has bedbugs, but your health condition can...


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Most Frederick County residents are unlikely to care much about how Prince William County meets its affordable-housing targets, improves its schools or alleviates its traffic congestion. Likewise, few residents of the District, Alexandria or Manassas worry about affordable housing, schools or tra...



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Stairs can pose a problem as you get older, so take steps now to ease the climb
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"It has everything to do with convenience for the older folks versus privacy for the younger home buyers," said Rose Quint, assistant vice president for ...

The Federal Housing Finance Agency on Thursday proposed that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should not be allowed to invest in mortgages that allow developers to collect fees years after homes are built. The FHFA, which regulates the two government-controlled companies, said it plans to restrict them...


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Affordable-housing advocates raised concerns Thursday that the Obama administration is excluding consumer and community groups from playing prominent roles in a government-sponsored conference next week that will kick off efforts to overhaul national housing policy.


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Wonkbook: Trade deficit up; $3 bill for jobless homeowners; climate fight ...
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The home price bump caused by the homebuyers' tax credit may be shortlived, reports Nick Timiraos: "Economists have warned that the gains could prove ...

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Mortgage finance giant Freddie Mac said Monday that its loss in the second quarter narrowed but that taxpayers would still be on the hook for the foreseeable future.



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K. Hovnanian Homes is building 139 single-family homes on quarter-acre to half-acre home sites at the Ridings at Upper Marlboro in Upper Marlboro, a planned community with walking trails located near equestrian and fitness trails, shopping, dining and entertainment. K. Hovnanian is offering $20,000 in closing-cost assistance to buyers who use the preferred mortgage and title companies. Each home in this Prince George's County community will include a stone front, low-maintenance vinyl siding, professional landscaping, a sodded lawn and a two-car garage. Inside, all six models feature four bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, hardwood flooring in the foyer, 9-foot ceilings on ...

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I had an interesting conversation with a potential refinance client last week. He has a 30-year fixed-rate jumbo loan in the amount of $745,000 with an interest rate of 5.75 percent. He told me he is making significant extra payments on the principal in hopes of paying off the loan early and is interested in refinancing to a lower rate. I told him that because of his loan balance, I couldn't provide him with a lower 30-year fixed rate. I suggested that he consider a 7/1 adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) with a rate that would be fixed for the first seven ...

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Residents of Bryn Mawr, a sought-after neighborhood in McLean, Va., enjoy the privilege of living in a quiet, tree-lined community within walking distance of shops, restaurants and parks. A mix of traditional Colonial-style homes, Cape Cod cottages and Craftsman-style homes can be found in this area, many of them renovated and expanded. Bryn Mawr attracts residents for the convenience not only of walking to local amenities, but also its proximity to major commuter routes. Less than a mile from Route 123, commuters can quickly reach Tysons Corner or downtown Washington or Georgetown along with the Beltway, Route 66 and Route ...

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NV Homes is building 300 town homes on 3,000-square-foot home sites at the Avonlea Grand Town Residences in Chantilly, a community with a swimming pool, recreation center, tennis courts and walking trails. Avonlea is near the East Gate Market Place, Stone Ridge and South Riding. Each home in this Loudoun County community will include beaded vinyl siding, professional landscaping and a two-car garage. Brick and stone fronts are optional. Inside, each model features three finished levels with three bedrooms; two full baths; a powder room; hardwood flooring in the powder room and kitchen; 9-foot ceilings on all three levels; crown ...

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Name: Chris Upham Company: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Alexandria Address: 310 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 202/359-1308 Fax: 202/315-3361 E-mail: cupham@cbmove.com Website: www.UphamRealEstate.com Year started: 2003 How did you get started in real estate? I was really interested in real estate investing, but wanted to learn more. I decided to learn the business from the inside by becoming a licensed Realtor. How long with the current company? Since 2007 Licenses and designations: Licensed in the District, Maryland and Virginia; certified Energy Smart Real Estate Specialist (ESRES) Associations: Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors Awards: ...

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Spring is always the busiest time for Washington-area home sales, and this has been the busiest spring we've seen in several years. During the spring market, March sometimes emerges with the highest sales, but in some years April and May take that title. This year, April beat March by a wide margin, and I don't think May has a chance. Nearly 12,000 existing homes were sold last month in the Washington region - an increase of 26 percent over last year. Sales were up 5 percent in Virginia and rose an amazing 52 percent in Maryland. • PDF: Charting the ...

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Northwest Washington's Spring Valley community offers a quiet oasis within minutes of downtown Washington, Georgetown and the nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs. This prestigious neighborhood of elegant homes, located off Massachusetts Avenue between Ward Circle and Westmoreland Circle, is known for its stately architecture, gardens and mature trees. Shops and restaurants are within walking distance of most Spring Valley homes. One of Spring Valley's premier homes, located at 4717 Quebec St. NW, is on the market for $2,950,000. Built in 1949, this home has been extensively renovated and expanded with a seamless three-story addition by local architect Dale Overmeyer. The ...

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Worries about a slumping economy might suggest that buying or renting a vacation home is the last thing on the minds of most consumers, yet 2009 was a good year for vacation home sales, according the National Association of Realtors. Perhaps recession fears led more families to invest in places where they could escape the news and relax a little. The National Association of Realtors 2010 Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey reports vacation-home sales rose by 7.9 percent in 2009, while primary residence sales rose by 7.1 percent. Statistics show vacation-home prices rose by 13 percent in 2009 after ...

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Sales of new homes are lagging behind existing-home sales in the Washington region. New-home sales were down 2 percent in the first quarter compared to 2009. Existing-home sales were up 10 percent in the first quarter. Why such a big difference? At least two things come to mind. First, there are a lot of existing homes (also known as resales) from which to choose. Buyers had 35,000 resales from which to choose at the end of March. More than 10,000 resales were sold in March, compared to just 1,078 new homes. So existing-homes sales are 10 times higher than new-homes ...

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Name: C.P. Subramanian Company: Weichert, Realtors Address: 7821 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac, MD 20854 Phone: 301/806-1354 (cell), 301/718-4100 (office) Fax: 301/983-9389 E-mail: cpsub@aol.com Website: http://cpsubramanian.weichertagentpages.com Year started: 2004 How did you get started in real estate? After I retired from my finance/business career, I was looking for an opportunity to be in business for myself. I was attracted to real estate sales because they afforded the opportunity to start a new business without a major investment. How long have you been with the current company? Five years Licenses and designations: Licensed in Maryland, Virginia and the District; broker in Virginia Associations: ...

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Van Metre Homes is building 201 single-family homes on half-acre to 1-acre homesites at Raspberry Falls in Leesburg, a resort-style community with a golf course, swimming pool, clubhouse and tennis courts. Each home in this Loudoun County community will include a brick or stone-and-siding front, 6 1/2-inch beaded vinyl siding, a sodded yard, an asphalt drive and a three-car garage. Inside, all four models feature four bedrooms; 4 1/2 baths; oak stairs; hardwood flooring in the foyer, powder room and hall; 9-foot ceilings on all three levels; crown and chair-rail moldings; a gas fireplace; 42-inch flat-panel birch cabinets, granite counters ...

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