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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?

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Foreclosures and Short Sales, Equal Ills

Before dozens of cute shops, before the town-engulfing craft fairs, Occoquan’s history had as many ups and downs as its topography.

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Occoquan’s Old-Time Charm Outlasts Calamity

Carylin Waterval’s mother had no will — and no time to prepare one.

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Mom’s House, Your Responsibility

As you’re preparing to sell your house, don’t overlook the windows.

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The Squeegee Dividend

Mortgage rates fell this week, with the average interest rate on a 30-year loan dropping to its lowest level in six weeks.

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Rates Drop Across the Board

There’s always something blooming in the Washington area — even on the hottest days of summer.

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A Midsummer Garden’s Blooms

Last week I reported favorably on one part of HUD’s reform proposals. A new and substantially improved good-faith estimate would make it easier for borrowers to shop for loan providers.

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New Good-Faith Estimate Would Help Rein In Closing Costs

After six months of haggling and political gamesmanship, a massive housing relief bill is heading for final approval.

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A Look at Congress’s Long-Promised, Long-Delayed Mortgage Relief

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.

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Adapting Community Design to Anticipate Trends

Fast computers and sophisticated software give architects unprecedented ability to generate powerful designs.

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In Architectural Design, Brains and Talent Trump the Best Software

Q My wife and I made an offer for a property owned by a relocation company. The property, a 1990 rowhouse, has been vacant for several months.

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A Leak, a Crooked Chimney And a Question of Responsibility

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?

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Attic Fans That Make a Difference You Can Feel

HONG KONG : The mother of one of Hong Kong’s richest tycoons paid nearly 77 million US dollars for his release after he was kidnapped by a notorious gangster, a report said Wednesday.

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Hong Kong tycoon’s mother paid US$77m ransom for him

Indianapolis-based Hansen & Horn Group has been selected to be the residential home builder for Anson, Duke Realty Corp.’s mixed-use, 1,700-acre development in Boone County due to start construction later this …

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Hansen & Horn to build homes at Anson

Indianapolis-based Hansen & Horn Group has been selected to be the residential home builder for Anson, Duke Realty Corp.’s mixed-use, 1,700-acre development in Boone County due to start construction later this …

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Hansen & Horn to build homes at Anson