Kathy Orton

HOUSE OF THE WEEK | Stone Eden Farm is typical of the small farms owned by Quakers in the 18th century. The nine-acre property has a stone house that dates to 1765 and a barn from 1869.

The 30-year fixed-rate average rose to 5.23 percent this week. Rising rates have driven down demand for mortgages to the lowest level in 22 years.

HOUSE OF THE WEEK | Llangollen, in Upperville, Va., once home to one of the major racing stables in the United States, recently hosted Virginia International Polo Club.

HOUSE OF THE WEEK | The 6,700-square-foot house has had several notable owners over the years.

The 30-year fixed-rate average hit 6.02 percent this week, reaching its highest level in 14 years.

HOUSE OF THE WEEK | The six-bedroom, seven-bathroom, 7.900-square-foot house was updated by architect David Jones.

HOUSE OF THE WEEK | The six-bedroom, seven-bathroom, 7,400-square-foot house takes its name from Susan Decatur, who was the widow of Commodore Stephen Decatur Jr.

HOUSE OF THE WEEK | The 1892 Logan Circle rowhouse, with a distinctive copper cornice and bay window, has seven bedrooms and 10 bathrooms.

The housing market has taken a direct hit already from the Federal Reserve’s fight against inflation.

HOUSE OF THE WEEK | The six-bedroom, nine-bathroom, 10,600-square-foot Georgian manor is one of the largest parcels in the Edgemoor neighborhood.