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How Much House Can I Afford? 03/26/2018 08:00pm • Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or a veteran house hunter, determining how much you can afford to spend on a new property isn't always simple. You can use online tools and consult a lender or mortgage broker for guidance, but the best approach is to take a close look at your own financial situ DC rents slower to rise than those in other big cities 03/26/2018 08:01am • WASHINGTON — Apartment rents across the country are rising at the fastest pace in almost two years, according to real estate listing firm Zillow, though rents in the Washington area are rising more slowly than rents in many big cities. The Washington market has been flooded with choices for r 50 cheap tropical vacations to take this year 03/16/2018 09:30am • Stretch your dollars further on your next trip. While it's easy to see the word "tropical" and think "expensive," there are plenty of destinations that offer stunning beaches, palm trees and warm weather year-round. From the idyllic Caribbean and Mexico to Asia and South America, these tropical s Why You Should (and Shouldn't) Opt for a Month-to-Month Lease 03/15/2018 08:00pm • The reasons to rent rather than own a home vary greatly. You may like high-rise apartments, prefer a short distance to public transportation or still be saving up for a home purchase in the future. With 35.8 percent of the population living in rentals as of the end of 2017, according to the U.S. Cen How to Prepare for 5 Unexpected Costs of Retirement 03/14/2018 08:00pm • Retirees planning their budgets may think they covered all their bases by accounting for housing, dining and transportation costs. After all, those are some of the major expenses incurred by baby boomers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, they could be setting themselves up for Changes for passengers as makeover begins at Reagan National 03/12/2018 10:19am • WASHINGTON — A billion-dollar airport improvement project means traffic changes are in play for some passengers using Reagan National. Starting Monday, all the airport and hotel shuttles operating on the lower level of Terminals B and C are being moved to the upper floor, the ticketing level. 7 home renovations to consider for 2018 03/12/2018 09:00am • It's that time of year when homeowners begin dreaming about the spring and summer projects that will help them improve and enjoy their property to the fullest. "We start to see consumers start applying and talking to our bankers in February," says Mike Kinane, senior vice president of home equity 2 DC ZIP codes among nation’s 'most gentrified' 03/05/2018 10:01am • WASHINGTON — If change in property values, change in household incomes and education level are good indications of neighborhood gentrification, then two D.C. ZIP codes are among the 20 most gentrified neighborhoods in the nation. The rankings, by rental listings site RentCafe, lists 20001, D.C. The Homebuying Strategy You Haven't Heard Of: Going Off-Market 03/01/2018 07:00pm • Residential real estate has largely followed the same narrative for the past few years: While there are plenty of buyers shopping around and ready to make a bid, there simply aren't enough homes on the market. There are more than 75 million owner-occupied households in the U.S., according to the U.S 7 Spring Break Budget Busters 02/27/2018 07:00pm • Travelers across the country are itching to escape the hustle and bustle of their daily lives and reconnect on a spring break trip with the family this March and April. But no matter which destination parents choose or how much time they devote to the vacation-planning process, traveling with the ki How a New HUD Rule Changes Section 8 Housing Vouchers 02/27/2018 07:00pm • On April 1, the Small Area Fair Market Rent rule will go into effect, aimed at appropriately altering the way fair market rent is calculated for Housing Choice Voucher program recipients and reducing the chances of confining recipients exclusively to low-rent areas. The Housing Choice Voucher progr 10 big ways to boost your budget — without skimping on your daily latte 02/27/2018 05:07am • These budget moves pack a big punch. The idea that your morning coffee -- or avocado toast -- purchase is what's preventing you from becoming a millionaire is a personal finance "truthism" that's existed for decades. And, yes, while opting to brew weekday coffee at home could save you $1,000 per Why More Retirees Are Becoming Renters 02/25/2018 07:00pm • Some retirees want to continue to live in their own home as long as possible, but others are attracted to the convenience and flexibility of renting. The number of renters in their early 60s increased by 84 percent between 2006 and 2016, the most of any age group, according to a new Joint Center for The Ultimate Guide to REITs 02/25/2018 07:00pm • A REIT, or a real estate investment trust, is a company that owns, operates or finances income-producing real estate. This is often done by pooling investors' money to buy and possibly manage commercial or residential buildings. The company then collects rent from its tenants and passes that income This Mental Block Costs Income Investors 02/22/2018 07:00pm • Retirement is such a numbers game that a common mental block of retirees and pre-retirees doesn't get the attention it deserves: Investing needs and wants don't always match. In a recent Gallup poll, 85 percent of non-retired investors strongly agreed it was important to have a guaranteed stream of