washingtonpost.com - Real EstateLearn about Washington DC real estate in the Washington DC area. Own, buy or sell real estate in Washington DC - Washington DC apartments, Washington DC condos, Washington DC houses, Washington DC lofts, luxury homes, land for sale, home finance.When an Appraisal Just Doesn't Add Up- May 24, 2008 Q: I applied to refinance my mortgage and was told that I would have to have a current appraisal. The lender contacted an appraiser to schedule a time. I paid the lender $349 upfront, which was charged to my credit card.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/index_xml/~3/296815595/AR20080523... For First-Time Buyers, Tempting Prices but Tougher Rules- May 24, 2008 If you're a first-time home buyer, you'll find it a little harder to qualify for a mortgage than your counterpart did two years ago.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/index_xml/~3/296806320/AR20080523... Don't Overlook the Kitchen Exhaust- May 24, 2008 Q: DEAR TIM: The plans for my new kitchen call for a range hood exhaust fan . Is one fan more effective than another Years ago, the downdraft exhaust fans were popular. What kind of fan is in your kitchen How do I make sure the one I select will adequately ventilate my kitchenhttp://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/index_xml/~3/296806321/AR20080523... Born of Need, Shaped by Nurturing- May 24, 2008 In the midst of the Great Depression, 5,700 families applied to live in 885 Prince George's County townhouses and apartments built to make work for unemployed men.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/index_xml/~3/296806323/AR20080523... Looser Credit on the Way In 'Declining' Markets- May 24, 2008 Could the mortgage industry scrap its controversial practice of listing hundreds of local real estate markets as "declining" -- and restricting lending there through higher down payments or credit scoreshttp://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/index_xml/~3/296806324/AR20080523... A Look Into the Past, at a Man Who Helped Build the Future- May 24, 2008 The National Building Museum's exhibition about Eero Saarinen presents an inspiring account of the Finnish-American architect and his memorable portfolio of modern buildings and furniture.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/index_xml/~3/296806322/AR20080523... Getting Easier to Get Big Loans- May 18, 2008 The gears of the mortgage market are starting to unlock for borrowers needing big loans. In expensive markets such as Washington, that covers most people looking to refinance or move up from an entry-level home.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/index_xml/~3/292494056/AR20080517... Drawing Attention Away From a Tiny Back Yard- May 18, 2008 Mary O'Connor hasn't had much trouble getting prospective buyers to hop out and check out her four-bedroom, 2 12 -bath home in Leesburg.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/index_xml/~3/292494051/AR20080517... Chat Plus- May 18, 2008 Real estate editor Maryann Haggerty and columnist Elizabeth Razzi respond to a question adapted from a recent online chat.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/index_xml/~3/292494055/AR20080517... Contractors From Heaven . . . or Hell- May 18, 2008http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/index_xml/~3/292494053/AR20080517... |