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Frederick building applications continue momentum through March

The year seems to be starting off well for the building industry, according to a report by a Frederick County housing professional

Tags: Frederick County, real estate, sprawl & crawl, growth

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Will furloughs have an impact on area's housing market?

John McClain, senior fellow, George Mason University's Center for Regional Analysis

Tags: George Mason University Center for Regional Analysis, sequestration, sequester

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'Boomerang kids' are trying to leave the nest - again

There's some encouraging news for for "boomerang kids" - adults who move back in with parents to save money.

Tags: Neal Augenstein, boomerang kids, economy

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Washington home prices up 3.2 percent from a year ago

One closely watched gauge of housing prices shows median sales prices in the Washington market stalled in September, though prices were still higher than a year ago.

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Montgomery Co. not immune to high rents, shady landlords

Even in affluent Montgomery County, more have started renting - and they're seeing problems.

Tags: Kate Ryan, rent, montgomery county renters alliance

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Foreclosure settlement claim forms being sent

Claim forms are going out to about 46,600 Virginians who may be eligible for payments under the national mortgage foreclosure settlement.

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Survey: Apartment firms increase staff to meet higher demand

Because of the rising demand in apartment homes, 65 percent of multifamily companies added employees last year, according to a survey by the National Multi Housing Council, based in the District.

Tags: National Multi Housing Council, apartments,

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Analyst: Home prices show D.C. region in firm recovery

There's a big sign that the local economy is rebounding.

Tags: John McClain, home prices, Center for Regional Analysis

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Spring housing market heats up with speedy sales

Prospective buyers are now starting to house hunt and the influx is creating a busy spring in the real estate market.

Tags: john aaron, real estate

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New housing, zoning at odds in historic Frederick

A struggling national housing market is not slowing proposed growth in southern Frederick County, where two projects could generate 1,710 new homes

Tags: Nexus Energy Homes, historic district

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