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.Hang Tight -- It Can't Be This Bad Forever- May 10, 2008 I'll admit it: When home prices were soaring in my neighborhood, it made me feel really smart.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/index_xml/~3/287069646/AR20080508... Missed Potential Along the Potomac- May 10, 2008 The nation's capital is proud of its miles of wonderful waterfront parks. For locals and tourists, waterfront cafes can be just as wonderful.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/index_xml/~3/287069648/AR20080509... A New System to Prepare for the Next Crisis- May 10, 2008 Last week, I discussed what I see as a serious weakness in the way the mortgage system deals with default risk. Essentially, interest rate risk premiums collected from borrowers that are not needed to meet current losses are paid as income to investors and not reserved to meet future losses.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/index_xml/~3/287069659/AR20080509... A Southeast Spot Blossoming With Charm- May 10, 2008 The fact that Hillcrest is a front-porch-sitting, dog-walking, back-fence-chatting, heavily voting community is not that unusual in this area.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/index_xml/~3/287069639/AR20080509... Appraisal Changes Face Resistance- May 10, 2008 A legal brawl is breaking out over how homes are appraised, at what cost and by whom. The outcome could directly affect how much you pay for your next piece of real estate and how much money you can borrow.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/index_xml/~3/287069650/AR20080509... A Widening Divide Over Lost Deposits- May 4, 2008 Today, we take another spin through the e-mail inbox. A recent column about what happens to deposits when buyers back out of a new-home purchase drew the most response.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/index_xml/~3/283134710/AR20080503... Submitting Applications to Multiple Mortgage Lenders- May 4, 2008 Q Hyattsville: Every advice source suggests doing of plenty of homework before selecting a mortgage lender. Does this "homework" include actually submitting preapproval applications In other words, is it common practice to submit more than one application, to see which rates come back, or is this...http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/index_xml/~3/283145525/AR20080503... Count to Five Before You Send the Last Check- May 4, 2008 Many people look forward to the day they own their homes free and clear. But gathering the money to pay off the mortgage is only part of the process. It's also important to make sure all the paperwork is in order.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/index_xml/~3/283127200/AR20080503... Letter From a Reader- May 4, 2008 The Eco Wise column in the April 6 Sunday Source ( "Mattress Eco-Matters: Don't Take It Lying Down" ) leaves the false impression that to avoid exposure to allegedly hazardous fire-retardant materials, readers may be better off not buying a new mattress, which must meet a rigorous flammability...http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/index_xml/~3/283116874/AR20080501... For Loan Seekers, Preparation Is More Important Than Ever- May 3, 2008 One of the reasons many subprime loans have failed is because of weak underwriting, a new study suggests.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/index_xml/~3/282331352/AR20080501... |