If you’re thinking of buying a home but want more education about the process, you can attend one of two free home buyer seminars held each month by the D.C. Housing Finance Agency. You can learn about the process of buying a home and get your questions answered by a realty agent and a loan...
With a nod to the late Tip O’Neill, all real estate is local. What is happening in a housing market in one part of the country or even across town may not be what’s happening where you live. That’s why even though data suggest a nationwide deceleration in housing demand – sales are retreating and...
Jill Chodorov, an associate broker with Long & Foster, writes an occasional column about local market trends and housing issues. I hate to be the bearer of bad news — but there is yet another scheme con artists are using to swindle you out of money. Here’s how it goes down. You’re about to settle on...
Filed under: Home Improvement ShutterstockCaulking around windows can help prevent cold outside air from entering your home, and keep the warm air inside. By Teresa Mears It's officially fall, which means winter is not far behind. The good news is that winter weather in much of the country is expected to be milder than last year's frigid conditions, and heating costs are also projected to be lower,...