When I first started in real estate, I was eager for advice. The best advice I got from an experienced agent was simple but powerful: “Do as many open houses as you can.” I took his advice to heart.

“My philosophy has always been to maintain the natural beauty of a homesite,” says Reston architect Ken Bonner. Known for his light-filled, open-concept designs, Bonner built about 65 houses—and this ...

Colonials and townhouses lead the way for our open-house picks this weekend. Check out these listings: a Columbia Heights townhouse, a Silver Spring Colonial, an Arlington townhouse, and a posh Chevy ...