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  • EYA is building 112 town homes at the Townhomes at Mosaic District in Fairfax. The homes have 1,848 to 2,566 finished square feet, with base prices from $597,400 to the $800,000s.

    New in Virginia: Townhomes at Mosaic District

    By Michele Lerner SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

    EYA is building 112 town homes at the Townhomes at Mosaic District in Fairfax, adjacent to new shops and restaurants and entertainment. The community has a fitness center, a swimming pool and a shuttle to the Dunn Loring-Merrifield Metro station. Published March 22, 2012 Comments

  • The Tudor-style home at 3179 Key Blvd. in Arlington's Lyon Village community is the on the market for $1,135,000. The three-bedroom home was built in 1935.

    Resale of the week: Updated Tudor in Arlington’s Lyon Village

    By Michele Lerner SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

    Whether you are part of a young family with children, an empty-nester with time to experience the delights of city living or a young professional with plenty of energy for work and play, Arlington’s Lyon Village neighborhood may be right for you. Just outside the District, this community encompasses plenty of parks, playgrounds, shops, restaurants and nightlife along with access to Georgetown and downtown Washington via Metro and several commuter routes. Published March 22, 2012 Comments

  • Owners planning on putting their home on the market this spring may want to consider resodding their yard. For 65 cents to $2 per square foot, new sod can draw buyers with instant curb appeal.

    Cover story: New lawn can mean more green at sale

    By Rachel Brown SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

    Resodding the entire front lawn is a standard final act of home improvement in numerous real estate “flipping” cable shows. But is this a smart investment - and if so, what is involved in terms of time, money and maintenance? Published March 22, 2012 Comments

  • Photo courtesy of Kelley Interior Design Kelley Proxmire of Kelley Interior Design said the theme for a party could be a simple as a color scheme or something centered around the season.

    Cover story: Party to remember starts with a theme

    By Michele Lerner SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

    While you may assume what you serve your guests to eat and drink is of paramount importance to a successful party, interior designers know the secret to hosting a party that will be talked about for months is developing a theme. Published March 22, 2012 Comments

  • Mortgage Q&A;: Cutoff date a deterrent to refinance

    By Henry Savage SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

    Last week, I reported that the Federal Housing Administration is changing the fee structure for its “streamline” refinance program. Effective June 12, the FHA is lowering its monthly mortgage insurance premium (MIP) from .096 percent to .046 percent. This means that, after June 12, the monthly MIP payment on a $200,000 loan will drop from $192 to $92. Published March 22, 2012 Comments

  • Charting the market: Contracts just part of sales story

    By Chris Sicks SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

    Last month was the best February for the Washington-area real estate market in six years. Contracts were ratified on 7,421 homes, up 10 percent from last February. Published March 22, 2012 Comments

  • The six-level Federal-style home is on the market for $4,950,000. On "Smith's Row," the home was built circa 1804 to 1816.

    Luxury home: Six-level Georgetown town house

    By Michele Lerner SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

    While many Washingtonians revere Georgetown for its boutiques, restaurants and night life, residents of this sought-after community know its real charm rests on the side streets, where classically designed homes stand as evidence of the historical significance of the area. Published March 22, 2012 Comments

  • Lennar is building up to 32 single-family homes on sites of one-fifth acre at Portfield Crossing in Waldorf. The Thurmont II model, with 3,372 square feet, is priced from $375,990.

    New in Maryland: Portfield Crossing

    By Michele Lerner SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

    Lennar is building up to 32 single-family homes on sites of one-fifth acre at Portfield Crossing in Waldorf, located close to shops and Published March 15, 2012 Comments

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  • U.S. home resales dip but best winter in 5 years

    By Derek Kravitz - Associated Press

    U.S. previously occupied home sales dipped last month but the sales pace for the winter was the best in five years.

  • Cover story: Refi equation includes goals, credit, equity

    By Michele Lerner SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

    Superlow mortgage interest rates have plenty of homeowners scrambling to contact lenders about refinancing, but not every homeowner can or should refinance. Mortgage experts say homeowners should ask themselves some questions and consider their goals before applying for a new mortgage.

  • Charting the market: Interpreting big drop in foreclosures

    By Chris Sicks SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

    There was a stunning drop in foreclosure activity in the Washington region last year. On one side of the Potomac, it may mean the real estate market is improving. On the other side, it simply means the foreclosure process is stuck in low gear.

  • Mortgage Q&A: FHA finds way to help refinancers

    By Henry Savage SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

    It appears there may be some very good news for homeowners with loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).

  • Active-adult living: Free upgrades at Gatherings

    By Michele Lerner SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

    One of the delights of being semiretired or completely retired is spending your time as you please. Whether you enjoy swimming, walking, aerobics or simply socializing with friends, the Gatherings at Forest Glen in Odenton offers these activities and more within a gated community.

  • Luxury home: Civil War-era estate in Virginia

    By Michele Lerner SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

    Plenty of Washington-area residents enjoy a Sunday visit to the historic Piedmont horse country to ogle the expansive equestrian estates, sip wine at a local vineyard or enjoy a stroll on the charming streets of Middleburg, Va.

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