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Home Equity Borrowing Is on the Rise, Again 05/11/2017 08:00pm • Prior to the Great Recession, interest rates were low, lenders were underwriting loans like crazy with virtually no pre-qualification, and home values were skyrocketing to the point that homeowners thought the good times would never end. So borrowers tapped into this newfound wealth in their home eq 7 Top Travel Destinations With Discounts for Retirees 05/10/2017 08:00pm • If there is one thing retirees like to do, it's travel. Almost all baby boomers are planning to take at least one leisure vacation in 2017, and they are anticipating an average of five trips, according to an AARP travel trends online survey. "We're seeing a lowering in travel to Europe and an incre What DC apartment dwellers want: Key fobs 05/09/2017 03:21pm • WASHINGTON — D.C. renters value key fob access more than apartment dwellers in other U.S. cities, according to a National Apartment Association survey. The association, based in Ballston, surveyed apartment renters in 12 big cities to find out what amenities they were willing to pay more for wh 12 Travel Rewards Programs You Probably Never Knew Existed 05/08/2017 08:00pm • While most travelers are savvy about frequent flyer and hotel loyalty programs, travel rewards extend far beyond these two industries. From airport parking programs to train travel rewards programs and even cruise membership programs, there's likely a lesser-known program that affords benefits (thi Fairfax Co. police help bust multimillion dollar crime ring 05/07/2017 04:31am • WASHINGTON —  Fairfax County police have helped crack a multimillion-dollar organized crime ring that stretched from Richmond to New York City. Police say more than a dozen have been charged in Fairfax and that 43 were charged in Henrico County. They were accused of taking part in a smuggli 8 Ways to Earn More Money in Retirement 05/03/2017 08:00pm • If you're getting close to retirement age, it's perfectly normal to be excited. One day soon you will hand in your resignation at work and begin counting down the hours (instead of the weeks or years) until you're living life on your own terms. However, while you may dream of restful mornings readi Car2go to offer rental credits for taking driver safety courses 05/03/2017 12:34pm • WASHINGTON — Car-sharing company car2go has joined the Road to Zero Coalition, a group of private companies, nonprofits, and city, state and federal government agencies dedicated to reducing traffic deaths to zero within 30 years. The company is offering members a small incentive for taking dri Parents, What to Know Before You Borrow for Your Child's College Education 05/01/2017 08:00pm • After sending his son to Philadelphia's Drexel University, Barrett Binder was left with more than $80,000 in federal Parent PLUS loans. Today, after years of accruing interest, the amount has ballooned to more than $94,000, Binder says. Binder, 78, has limited income (made up of Social Security, re How Amazon Echo and Other New Tech Could Transform the Renter Experience 04/27/2017 08:00pm • Smart features for the home are gaining popularity, with keyless door entry, thermostats that help you save energy and remote control systems that allow you to make sure everything is A-OK when you're away from home. In a world where new technological advancements debut daily, it's not just your pe Should You Use a Real Estate Agent to Find Your Next Rental? 04/26/2017 08:00pm • Starting the search for your next home online -- whether it's a rental or purchase -- has become commonplace, if not completely expected. But when it comes time to tour homes and narrow your options, it may seem like only homebuyers have the advantage of calling on a real estate agent to help them t DC Council debates regulations for online home rentals 04/26/2017 05:59pm • WASHINGTON - Legislation is starting to take shape in D.C. that would place rules on websites that offer homes and rooms for short-term stays. Some say it's a great way to make money in an expensive city, while others are concerned online housing rentals pull too many homes off the market. The Where to Find the Best Hotel Concierges 04/25/2017 08:00pm • These leading concierges enhance the guest experience with VIP perks and memorable services.Savvy travelers know how to get tickets to popular events or a reservation at a busy restaurant. They enlist the services of the hotel's concierge. After all, a hotel concierge knows the nooks and crannies of 8 All-Inclusive Hotels to Stay in This Summer 04/24/2017 08:00pm • In need of some hassle-free summer vacation inspiration? Look no further.If you're looking for a stress-free vacation this summer, booking an all-inclusive resort package might just be the answer. The best all-inclusive resorts offer a one-stop shop for guests, bundling the price of accommodations, Long-closed Army medical center to become new DC community 04/24/2017 06:03pm • WASHINGTON — It’s been nearly six years since doctors, nurses, therapists and many others served the medical needs of active and retired military men and women at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Now, the complex in Northwest D.C. is due to live again — as a new neighborhood that will be ho How Rising Rates May Affect Real Estate Investors 04/20/2017 08:00pm • The Federal Reserve's decision to implement a 0.25 percent rate hike in December and again in March has sparked speculation on how bond yields may be affected, but the impact of rising rates is set to trickle over into other asset classes, including real estate. With at least two additional rate hik