Rent prices continue to rise as new renters flood the market. If you’re a renter, this brutal arithmetic adds up to less pocket money and fewer rental options. And while the rental crunch is real, it doesn’t mean you should rush into your next apartment. When you hunt for your next rental, take… read more →
Few people look forward to tax season, and when you’re a new homeowner, filing can be even more daunting. Suddenly, you have new forms to fill out and more potential for making a mistake. But taxes aren’t all bad; homeowners get more tax benefits than renters. And if you can avoid… read more →
Each year, the National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates spring in Washington, DC, the gift of the cherry blossom trees, and the enduring friendship between the people of the United States and Japan. The Festival produces and coordinates daily events featuring diverse and creative programming promoting traditional and contemporary arts and… read more →
A home that used to house tenants can be a great deal for a home buyer—they often sell for less than owner-occupied homes. But there are reasons why these homes may command less than top dollar. There are several things to weigh when considering buying a home that the owner didn’t occupy. Why Sell,… read more →
It’s been a long week, and now you’re spending your weekend house hunting, running from one open house to another. You’re tired but still hopeful as you step into yet another home, only to be greeted with a command: Take off your shoes. What gives? It might sound like a… read more →
One of the reasons to buy a home of your own is increased privacy. Many first-time home buyers find a single-family home to be out of reach, while others simply prefer condos in an urban setting. In a recent survey 65% of those surveyed said it’s important to have a… read more →
The last week of the month is always filled with a blizzard of housing data. But unlike the snow and ice that have been pelting many parts of the U.S., the housing data point to a hotter spring ahead. Last week, we saw a disappointing slowdown in completed home sales, with… read more →
If you’re planning a move, you may have an overwhelming urge to throw all your possessions into cardboard boxes tape them shut and think, “I’ll deal with this after moving!” We get it. But before you start dumping drawers into boxes willy-nilly, we implore you:Dcclutter first. There’s no better time to get rid… read more →