According to the Census Bureau, approximately 16.7 million households move annually. The average professional household move costs a whopping $12,230, People make moves year-round, but the most popular time for moving is summer, because most families want to move when their children are out of school.You can save money if you… read more →
As college graduates begin to migrate from the dorms in a few short months, one item they may neglect in their move to the real world is a critical one: renters insurance. Renters insurance is an often-ignored insurance that covers everything from personal property to personal liability.If you’re renting for… read more →
Housing is typically the biggest expense in a household budget. It would be nice to reduce that major expense when you’re retired. Once you are near retirement, you might want to consider downsizing or relocating to somewhere more affordable. There are many choices because you won’t be tied down to a location near your (former) employer.… read more →
Finish school, find a job, get married, buy a house. In that order. While this is often still the traditional pattern of life events for many women, more and more single women are buying their first house earlier in their lives. Whether it’s because rents are high, home prices are… read more →
A real estate agent’s job entails more than assisting clients with the nitty-gritty details of buying or selling a home. Good agents also tour as many homes as possible. Knowing the local inventory gives them an edge over the competition and provides great value for future buyers and sellers because those agents know… read more →
Even in these days of economic uncertainty, we’d all like some luxuries in our lives. Sure, a home addition or kitchen renovation would be nice, but there are plenty of low-cost changes you can make to upgrade your home without spending a small fortune. Adding in little touches here and… read more →
Bastille Day Events July 11-14, 2015. Celebrate French culture and commemorate the storming of the Bastille Prison in 1789 and the launch of the French Revolution. See a guide to special events in Washington DC. Alexandria Live Music Week July 10-19, 2015. Alexandria, VA. The new event features live entertainment… read more →
If you’re in the market for a new home, there’s a lot to consider: price, neighborhood, square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, the size of the lot and the home’s condition, to name a few. But have you taken into account the local school district? Even if you don’t… read more →
Great. Now that you’ve already moved in — lease signed and sealed — the landlord starts acting nutty. He stops by. He asks too many questions. He knows when you leave the lights on, where you leave your shoes and who you’re dating. Or, worse, it turns out he has… read more →
Buying and selling property is a specialized market where industry professionals often speak a language not everyone outside the industry understands. You can pick up most of the terminology you need as you go, but establishing a solid foundation for your learning is important. If you can learn the top… read more →