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Why Your Airbnb Listing May be Illegal and What You Can Do About It 08/30/2018 08:00pm • The 2017 Super Bowl in Houston ushered in an estimated 150,000 guests. Those visitors weren't just a boon to local hotels, but also to residents renting out rooms and properties via short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb, HomeAway and VRBO.com. More than 8,200 people reportedly stayed at an Airb Do Millennials Have Their Spending Priorities All Wrong? 08/29/2018 08:00pm • Millennials expect to spend more on their dog over the pet's lifetime than they will on their own lifetime health care costs, according to findings published in a May survey from TD Ameritrade. The survey of 1,519 millennials could indicate the younger generation vastly underestimates the cost of h This ZIP code is home to DC's most expensive rentals 08/29/2018 11:36am • WASHINGTON — Renting an apartment in the District is not cheap, and ZIP code 20037, which includes Foggy Bottom and the West End, is not only the most expensive ZIP code for rent in the city, it is also the most-expensive rental ZIP code in the entire Mid-Atlantic region. The average apartment Reverse Mortgage Alternatives 08/27/2018 08:00pm • When reviewing your retirement finances, finding that you're rich in home equity and low in cash flow may mean looking into reverse mortgages and their alternatives. Because every borrower may not be a fit for each loan type, it's critical to analyze all available financial options. To help you find Problems with short-term rentals prompt DC to question landlords 08/23/2018 09:45am • WASHINGTON — D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine's office sent letters to 19 building owners and managers of 33 residential apartment buildings in the District requesting answers about short-term rentals being offered alongside long-term leases. The A.G.'s office says it has received complaints 7 Shipping Stocks to Buy for the Dividends 08/22/2018 08:00pm • Supply chains are opportunities for investors.In the e-commerce age, consumers would be forgiven for thinking goods magically appear on their doorstep at the click of a button. But the realities of international logistics are actually complex. The behind-the-scenes companies that do this shipping of Is owning an Airbnb a smart investment? 08/22/2018 12:00am • It's easy to see the rise in popularity of Airbnb and other online vacation rental sites and think it's a good idea to buy a property dedicated to short-term housing. But that strategy may not be as simple or lucrative as it seems, experts warn. The old adage "location, location, location" is tru Visit to massive Pa. dealer auction shows car prices rising 08/17/2018 05:23am • WASHINGTON — If you're shopping for a car, it really helps to know the landscape. WTOP Car Guy Mike Parris got the inside story by visiting the world's largest wholesale auto auction facility. While the Manheim, Pennsylvania, site is for dealers only, some insights from there could help save yo What to Do When Your Rental Is Vacant 08/16/2018 08:00pm • Many would-be landlords love the idea of bringing in "mailbox money" -- income generated from the rent they receive from tenants with only simple upkeep required. If you're a landlord, at some point, your property will be vacant, and that mailbox of yours will be empty. What will you do then? Vacan DC Black Film Festival returns to Miracle Theatre on Barracks Row 08/16/2018 01:36am • WASHINGTON — Launching a brand-new film festival can feel like a miracle achievement. It's only fitting that the Miracle Theatre is hosting the second annual D.C. Black Film Festival, which returns to Barracks Row near the Eastern Market Metro from Thursday to Saturday. "The first year 4 Tips for Investing in Property in Another Area 08/15/2018 08:00pm • Most real estate investors start by investing in local property, but what if buildings in the area are overvalued, or if there are good deals in another city or state? Investing outside your local area takes a different mindset than buying property in your hometown. Here are some tips to help. Stud Local Airbnb rental ends with a house trashed, owner arrested 08/15/2018 04:30am • WASHINGTON — It wasn't a typical Airbnb rental, as it ended with guests allegedly being held at gunpoint by the homeowner host—who was then taken to jail. That's what Loudoun County, Virginia, sheriff's deputies describe happening in Middleburg last weekend. John A. "Jack" Andrews, 77, of What Is an Efficiency Apartment? 08/14/2018 08:00pm • You're looking for an apartment on your own, but whether your budget is low, you travel a lot for work or you simply consider yourself a minimalist, you want a small space. The fewer walls, the better. In that case, you may be in the market for an efficiency or studio apartment. An efficiency apartm 10 Best Student Discounts to Save Money in 2018 08/13/2018 08:00pm • As a college student, you're probably on a tight budget -- and retailers know that. To get your business, many offer discounts on everything from clothes to pricey electronics. These are some of the best discounts college students can take advantage of this upcoming school year. All you need is a A Guide to Borrowing Money From Friends and Family 08/13/2018 08:00pm • Asking to borrow money from a family member or friend can be a difficult and awkward conversation. The reality is nobody likes being asked to part with their money. And when you make an arrangement to borrow cash from a friend or family member, you put yourself at risk of creating a strain in your r