When thinking about your New Year’s resolutions, don’t forget to include a few items related to your home and finances. An annual evaluation will help you make sure you’re taking care of your property properly. Check Up on Your Homeowners Insurance Check the limits of your coverage to make sure… read more →
WRAP’s 2013 Holiday SoberRide program will be offered from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. nightly from December 13, 2013 to January 1, 2014. To receive a free cab ride home (up to a $30.00 fare), please call 800-200-8294 (TAXI). AT&T customers may dial #WRAP from their wireless phones. Please refer… read more →
The housing market is now in recovery, and foreclosures have been dropping. Since the housing bust, regulators have focused on preventing borrowers from taking out potentially toxic loans. To help accomplish this, the U.S. government established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in 2010. Many potential borrowers are still unsure about… read more →
Real-estate agents say emotional mistakes are common among homebuyers, who sometimes let good deals pass them by. Or worse, buyers overpay for their “dream homes” because they let feelings cloud their judgment. But buyers shouldn’t beat themselves up for getting emotional. Buying a home is often the biggest purchase a… read more →
Tis the season for ice skating. It’s fun for the beginner or the novice. These local rinks are outdoors and not far from our area. Check out the Washington Harbour Ice Rink which boasts the largest outdoor rink in the area; even larger than the rink in Rockefeller Center in… read more →
Another neck tie, another holiday sweater, another pair of slippers, all tried and true gifts, but they lack thought. With the holiday season near, and so many countries enduring trying times, give sustainable, fair trade gifts that help communities fight their struggles. These are great gifts you will feel good… read more →
When you move into a rental, you know you’ll have to pay the rent each month. But what about your pet? Four-legged family members can get slapped with monthly dues too — it’s often called “pet rent,” and you may be faced with paying it. But should you? Typically, pet owners pay… read more →
Celebrate the holiday season with a drive or a stroll through one of the Washington, DC area’s spectacle of lights at a local park or along the water in Washington, DC, Maryland or Virginia. These Christmas light displays are beautiful and a great way to share the magic and joy… read more →
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 →
Are you shopping for a home but not sure if you’re ready to make an offer on a property that’s caught your eye? Some home sellers may be willing to let you spend a night or two at the property so you can feel confident with making an offer. You… read more →