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5 Real Estate Stocks to Watch in 2021 03/02/2021 12:00am • Finding growth and value in real estate stocks may be difficult, but it's not impossible. As the economy continues to rebound, there may be opportunities in the real estate stock market that have the momentum to grow in market value. Real estate investment trusts (REITs) or real estate stocks are Montgomery Co. considers mandatory window guards in some buildings 03/01/2021 01:37pm • The Montgomery County Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee gave a clearer picture of the type of window guards that could be required in some housing units. In a meeting on Monday, the committee said that the window guards, if approved, would be mandated in multistory and multiuni Most Fairfax County homes rose in value from last year 03/01/2021 08:52am • The average value of homes in Fairfax County, Virginia, increased since last year, and that will likely mean higher real estate tax bills this year, according to a new report. The Fairfax County 2021 real estate assessments report shows that 88% of homes in the county have increased in value In environmental justice push, Md. lawmakers look to decrease harmful toxins 02/25/2021 12:25pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. In taking a broader look at social justice and equity issues, Maryland lawmakers are considering a series of bills to mitigate harmful env 8 Best Real Estate Investing Podcasts 02/23/2021 12:00am • Listen to these podcasts for real estate investing tips.Great news for real estate investors is the vast array of real estate podcasts on the market. But when sifting through them all, you probably want to know how to find the right podcast that fits your learning needs. "When looking for a good rea DC attorney general claims companies refuse service east of Anacostia River 02/22/2021 06:38pm • D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine has filed one discrimination lawsuit, and settled another case, both claiming companies denied service to residents who live east of the Anacostia River. The new suit is against Lend A Box, a Virginia-based company that delivers rental moving boxes to one locatio A Guide to 1031 Exchanges 02/19/2021 12:00am • If you own investment property -- such as a house, condo, apartment building or commercial property that you rent out -- you usually have to pay a capital gains tax on the profits when you sell the property. But you may be able to defer the capital gains tax liability by doing a 1031 exchange, which Arlington Co. proposed 2022 budget focuses on safety net services, housing 02/18/2021 07:18pm • The fiscal year 2022 budget proposed for Arlington County, Virginia, prioritizes community relief, housing, equity and public safety. The $1.36 billion measure announced Thursday by County Manager Mark Schwartz is a 1.4% increase over FY 2021. It includes a $5.1 million, 1%, increase, in fund Homeowners, renters in Md. struggling with payments during pandemic 02/16/2021 04:09pm • Many homeowners and renters continue to fall behind on monthly payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, and now there's a renewed push to ensure they don't lose their homes or get evicted. Maryland has one of the highest foreclosure rates in the country, according to Sen. Chris Van Hollen, who is h Virginia's pandemic rent relief program gets $160M boost; mortgage relief program going away 02/16/2021 02:20pm • Virginia is getting more than half a billion dollars in new federal housing assistance, and is immediately putting $160 million of it toward the state's rental relief program, which aims to save renters from a "rent cliff" of unpaid bills during the COVID-19 pandemic. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam Fairfax Co. approves $2K pandemic bonuses for county gov't employees in 'high-risk' jobs 02/10/2021 11:51am • Editor's note: The hazard pay bonuses are for county government employees only.  Fairfax County will provide one-time $2,000 hazard pay bonuses to county government employees who have worked through the coronavirus pandemic in "high-risk" positions. The bonuses were unanimously approved by th Long gun restrictions among four Maryland Senate veto overrides 02/09/2021 05:37pm • COLLEGE PARK, Md. –– The Maryland Senate overrode four vetoes from Gov. Larry Hogan, R, on Tuesday, including one that would require a licensed firearms dealer to facilitate most transactions involving rifles and shotguns. The four bills that the Senate overrode were part of a slew of legisla DC launches faith-based coronavirus vaccination partnerships 02/08/2021 04:40pm • D.C. isn't planning to open a mass vaccination site yet, but the District is teaming up with faith-based partners to spread the good word on getting vaccinated against COVID-19. As part of a pilot program, the Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church will be D.C.'s first partner, and it will host two v What to Know About Filing Taxes 02/05/2021 12:00am • There's no question that 2020 was an unusual year, and your taxes may be different, too. If your income was lower than usual or you did any freelance work, you may qualify for benefits you weren't eligible for in the past. You may also be able to get more money in stimulus payments if your income d 50 best hotels in US 02/02/2021 12:00am • From seaside resorts to glamorous urban hotels, these unique properties are the best in the country. 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