Keep Up on the Latest Real Estate News

If you're buying or selling in Fairfax or anywhere in Northern Virginia, keeping up on what's happening in real estate news will increase your market knowledge. These stories are supplied by RealEstateJournal.com. The articles contain a cross-section of happenings in the world of real estate news. Here, you'll find news that ranges from the latest on flipping condos to stories about making a home from an old 747! These articles are updated regularly.

WSJ.com: Real Estate
The Eco-Kitchen Challenge	5/16/2008 8:49 PM
Renovating to be green takes more time, research and intestinal fortitude than doing it the regular way. Is a 16-month journey to a new kitchen worth it? Journal reporter Gwendolyn Bounds details her remodeling process.
Can Houses Be Sold Like Art?	5/16/2008 8:48 PM
A restored modernist home in Palm Springs, Calif., fetched $15 million this week at Christie's prestigious evening sales -- a record for a home sold at an art-house auction. Photos
Fannie, Freddie Called Weak in Capital Base	5/16/2008 6:50 PM
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's meager capital could pose a significant risk to taxpayers and financial institutions, their regulator said.
Consumers Are Downbeat on Economy	5/16/2008 5:15 PM
Consumer sentiment about the economy hit a 28-year low, while housing starts jumped 8.2% in April on gains in the multifamily category.
Pushing the Envelope on Vegetables	5/16/2008 9:46 AM
Garden centers, catalogs and seed companies are promoting strange, colorful vegetables to intrigue veteran gardeners and inspire a new generation who -- until recently -- hadn't shown much interest in getting their hands in the dirt.
American Girl Founder Puts Houses on Sale	5/15/2008 5:05 PM
Pleasant Rowland, the founder of doll company American Girl, has put both of her houses in Aurora, N.Y., on the market. Former Bear Stearns executive Alvin H. Einbender has listed his apartment…plus more. Photos
Congress Faults Bush on Housing Bill	5/15/2008 9:13 PM
The Bush administration is a surprising wild card in the debate about a housing rescue. Lawmakers say the White House has sent mixed signals about what kind of housing bill it would approve.
Fannie to Scrap Policy Over Down Payments	5/15/2008 7:52 PM
Fannie Mae is expected to announce that it is scrapping a policy requiring higher down payments on home mortgages in areas where house prices are falling.
Will Upgrading Your Home Help You Sell It?	5/15/2008 8:22 AM
The resale value of home improvements in general is sliding, according to experts. In a departure from recent trends, homeowners are getting the best payback from relatively mundane improvements, such as sprucing up the exterior of their house.
Sewer to Spigot: Recycled Water	5/14/2008 9:14 PM
A growing number of cities and counties grappling with water shortages are turning to a solution that may be tough for some homeowners to stomach: purifying wastewater so that residents can drink it.