You click through the photos. You download the floor plans. You drag your significant other to weekend open houses. You love looking at real estate. But you have yet to buy a home. You may be a renter for life. Below are 5 indications you may rent all of your… read more →
Each decade has had its share of questionable home design, from the extensive wood paneling and Harvest Gold appliances of the 1970s to the next decade’s overuse of glass blocks, vertical blinds and country-style decor. Some of these serve as powerful buyer-repellant; others just ding the price, as people figure… read more →
The kids are out of school, the days are long and the weather is hot. With so many ways to cool down, one of the most fun is to visit one of our areas waterparks. Choose a destination, pack a picinic and gather the kids bathing suits, towels and goggles.… read more →
Fourth of July Fireworks in the Washington DC Area Find 4th of July fireworks and Independence Day celebrations on the National Mall and around the capital region in Maryland and Virginia. Independence Day at Mount Vernon July 4, 2015. The Red, White and Blue event features musical performances, a wreathlaying… read more →
Selling your home is a real art form these days. The marketing! The staging! Yet there’s one thing that you, Joe or Sally Homeowner, often forget: Would-be buyers don’t care how much you love your pets. And they’re not interested in seeing — or smelling — evidence of Fido or… read more →
For many couples, it makes sense to buy a home before tying the knot. It’s a decision more couples are now making. A recent survey found that 1 in 4 married couples between the ages of 18 and 34 purchased a first home together before marriage. The trend follows the increase in… read more →
For some home sellers, it’s been a long year without a home sale. That means some buyers, smelling the desperation, may be able to cut a better deal. Sellers who have had their homes on the market a long time are eager to move on. Other sellers will choose to let… read more →
Living alone? You trendsetter, you. The Census says 33 million of us live solo. That’s a quarter of American households, according to the National Association of Realtors. The popularization of the solo life — in 1970, one-person households comprised just 17% of all households — is a historic change in human… read more →
The competition for rental homes is heating up. That increase in demand is driving up rents in some markets. Consider these eye-opening statistics: 25% of renters spend more than half of their income on rent and utilities, according to a recent study. Another quarter of renters spend between 30% and… read more →
Schools are Out! Throughout the school year, many books are purchased for reading assignments. After the assignment is completed, most commonly those books are pushed to the back of the locker or the students closet at home. Now is a perfect time to take those already read books and donate… read more →