You were told it would cost $1,869 to move your belongings from Sterling, Va., to Carson, Nev. Instead, you paid $5,012.50. It took more than six weeks for your belongings to make the trip — and when they did, some were damaged or missing. To keep the same thing from happening… read more →
Many people make lots of moves – real estate and otherwise – to minimize what they owe and maximize what they get back on their taxes. The first step is to make sure you’re not actually missing any tax deductions and breaks you already qualify for. The tax code is… read more →
You just bought the cutest house in the quietest neighborhood — or so you thought. Unfortunately, you did your house hunting in the winter, and now that the weather has warmed up you’re realizing the street is populated with teenagers who blast music through open windows and dozens of kids who… read more →
You’ve found a great rental home in your price range and are ready to move in. But before you pack your bags and boxes and load up the moving truck, you’ll want to do a walkthrough. Essentially, it’s like running through a home safety checklist; you walk through the apartment with your… read more →
With spring on the horizon, it’s time to get the home exterior straightened up for real estate showings. What’s your plan for increasing curb appeal? Did you know it’s not only about the lawn? Curb appeal actually involves everything from the yard to the front door to the siding. Here… read more →
Housing developers are beginning to see opportunity in the shuttered schools cast off by the dozens in cities such as Philadelphia, Detroit and Chicago. These buildings, closed because of population decline and charter school competition, are gaining new life as apartments, senior housing and lofts. Some of these schools are… read more →
New food trucks seem to sprout up in the D.C. Metro Area like mushrooms after a heavy rain! Now there are so many, we’ve stopped counting. Our lunch options have blossomed thanks to these “meal slingers on wheels”. These Food Trucks provide a mobile dinner before a concert, ball game, or… read more →
Even if you rent an apartment, townhouse, or a home, you can make a big difference, too! These tips will show you how to be more energy efficient and save energy, money, and reduce the risks of global warming. If there are things you can’t change on your own, share… read more →
In January, asking home prices rose 1.1 percent month-over-month, the largest monthly gain since June 2013. But the quarter-over-quarter price increase of 2.1 percent remains below spring 2013 levels, when asking prices accelerated at their fastest rate in the recovery. Year-over-year, asking prices are up 11.4 percent nationally and are positive in… read more →
It’s coming up on the spring home selling season, the most active period of the year for single home titles changing hands, and this year the outlook for home-sale growth is up across the board. Single-family homes, townhouses and condominiums are all expected to see stronger sales in 2014. Many… read more →