Ahh, the dog days of summer! Your pet loves them as much as we do! It is important to remember this: when you walk on blacktop surfaces in bare feet, your feet burn, right? So do your furry friends paws. Protecting your pets paws in the summer heat is key.… read more →
As a renter, you may face some noise in your daily routine. Whether your neighbor are noisy, your walls is too thin and some other reason. Due to the fact you are renting a place, will limit actions you can take in order to make your life noisy-free. However, with… read more →
Before renting a property it is important to understand whose responsibility certain obligations fall upon. Some might say the most expensive and toilsome tasks are up to landlords. Not always! Before signing your lease, be aware of some tasks that will be totally up to you. Below, we list 5… read more →
College is a time to learn, and it begins before class starts! Many students find themselves wanting to move from a dorm to an apartment. However, due to anxiety and inexperience many students make poor decisions that cause regret. Find 6 common mistakes college students make in renting their first… read more →
Finding a rental is daunting enough without trying to find one with a pet! Pet friendly rental options are more difficult to locate, as many places have pet restrictions concerning type and size of your furry friend. Moreover, a majority of landlords shy away from allowing pets altogether. We have… read more →
After months of following the stay at home order, the Phase 1 Reopening of Washington DC metro area is underway!Now, you can enjoy sitting in an outdoor cafe, restaurant and shop in some stores all while being “cautious”. Health officials still urge social distancing, hygiene and safety procedures, which must be implemented by businesses.… read more →
Life as a landlord may be tempting to homeowners who can’t sell their homes and to others looking to add properties to their investment portfolio. Many costs associated with rental properties catch novice landlords by surprise, however. The following are four hidden expenses that experts say new landlords should consider.… read more →
Ralph Waldo Emerson once described a weed as, “a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.” Might we not consider garbage in the same way? One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, after all. To the non-recycler, an empty bottle is garbage. To the reuse enthusiast, that empty bottle could… read more →
Your offer has been accepted. You’re counting the days until you can move into your new home, but one question is lingering in the back of your mind: What happens if the property has liens on it? Fortunately, the title company or agent typically will uncover any liens — unpaid property taxes,… read more →
Need to finance a home this year? If you had a previous short sale, pay very close attention to your credit report because it might list the home as a foreclosure. It’s important to know how this difference can prevent you from getting a new mortgage again, and how you can… read more →