February 2025 Local Business Spotlight
I recently joined a group of friends for lunch at Officina at the Wharf. It was my first meal there and will not be my…
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How to Handle Mortgages and Bills After Disaster Strikes
With wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles County, images of destruction are everywhere. Over 12,000 structures have been burned down, neighborhoods reduced to rubble and nearly…
The “Home Move Tax”
For most homeowners, selling a home feels less like a straightforward transaction and more like taking on a second job. A job that doesn’t just…
How Much Can Your Landlord Raise the Rent?
If you’re a renter, you’ve probably felt the sting of rising rental prices at some point. According to Zillow, single-family home rents are now 20% higher…
January 2025 Local Business Spotlight
Getting married is one of life's biggest events, and planning a wedding is no small task. If you or anyone you know is starting to…
February 2025 Washington DC Metro Area Real Estate Market Report
Mortgage interest rates remain high, and some buyers remain priced out of the market, but a record percent of Americans are planning to buy a…
6 Things You Need to Know About Changes to the Real Estate Industry
A little backstory:Back in March 2024, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) agreed to a settlement deal. The organization agreed to both a monetary settlement…
How Much Should Homeowners Save for Emergency Repairs?
What if I told you that, over 30 years, the average homeowner will spend over $180,000 on repairs and maintenance?Sounds crazy, right? But when you…
January 2025 Washington DC Metro Area Real Estate Market Report
Interest rates ended 2024 higher than we would like. The Fed announced rates cuts, but the Ten Year Yield increased. A few days later, inflation…
What Happens to Your Mortgage and Bills After a Natural Disaster?
With wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles County, images of destruction are everywhere. Over 12,000 structures have been burned down, neighborhoods reduced to rubble and nearly…