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7 Concessions to Ask About While You Search for Your Next Apartment 10/13/2016 08:00pm • When it comes to housing, just about everything is negotiable. This may seem more obvious when navigating a home purchase, but don't sell yourself short as you search for a new apartment. You just have to know what to look for and what to ask. A rent concession is a reduction in price, rebate or al Should You Buy Auto Stocks? 10/12/2016 08:00pm • After six years of record automotive sales, sales are slowing and the streak may end in 2016. According to research firms Autodata Corp and Ward's Automotive, total industry vehicle sales in August and September fell compared to year-ago sales for their respective months. This is despite record indu 4 Ways to Fund Your Dream Second-Act Career 10/10/2016 08:00pm • When I speak to people about their second-acts, I often get asked this question, "I'd love to make a switch to my dream semi-retirement job, but I can't afford it. What should I do?" I understand their concern. After all, it's easy to say, "Follow your passion" or "Now is the time to realize your d Diversification 101: Stocks, Bonds and Now Real Estate 10/10/2016 08:00pm • Move on over, stocks and bonds. It is time to make room in the portfolio. Real estate is gaining significance as an asset class worthy of a spot in a diversified investment portfolio. In September, S&P Dow Jones Indices introduced an 11th Global Industry Classification Standard sector. Real est DC-area seniors like Airbnb income 10/10/2016 10:17am • WASHINGTON -- Airbnb says the number of hosts in the D.C. area 60 years old or older has increased by 275 percent in the last two years, the fastest-growing demographic among Airbnb hosts. And it says the average senior host in the Washington region earns just under $6,000 a year from the service What New Fair Housing Act Guidelines Could Mean for You 10/06/2016 08:00pm • Since this spring the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has issued several new guidelines and rulings to the Fair Housing Act, a law passed in 1968 that prohibits housing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability or family status. These new guidel How to visit expensive European cities on a budget 10/06/2016 09:00am • Travel to world-class cities on a shoestring budget. Since Britain voted to leave the European Union in June, the value of the dollar has been soaring against the pound, which has plummeted to a 31-year low. In light of Brexit, it's easy to plan an affordable trip to the U.K., and thanks to the s 9 Underrated Winter Vacation Ideas Under $1,000 10/05/2016 08:00pm • With the hectic holiday travel season fast approaching, chances are you're pining for a vacation. Whether you're dreaming of a snowy getaway, filled with quality time on the slopes and enchanting sleigh rides, or a coastal escape, complete with salty sea air and swaying palms, it's not too early to Should Arlington County regulate Airbnb rentals? 09/29/2016 11:39am • WASHINGTON -- The Arlington County Board is taking initial steps that could eventually lead to some rules for residents running Airbnb rentals out of their homes. Nearly 1,000 properties in Arlington County are currently listed on Airbnb, and the Arlington County Board has assigned the county man What You Should Know Before Retiring in Belize 09/26/2016 08:00pm • Belize is a small country that offers diverse lifestyle choices. Before thinking about buying a home of your own in this English-speaking Shangri-la, ask yourself this critical question: What are your objectives? In Belize, you could invest in a condo on the beach, a home in a planned community, Bubble Talk: 4 Things Every Investor Needs to Know About the Housing Market 09/25/2016 08:00pm • Despite the sometimes dramatic headlines, the risk of the U.S. experiencing another housing bubble like what happened during the Great Recession is decidedly low in the current economy. In fact, a repeat of the 2008 to 2009 housing meltdown would require a number of different factors to once again c How to Give to Charity and Pay Less in Taxes 09/25/2016 08:00pm • What could be better than having more retirement money than you need? How about being able to give it to charity tax-free? For the lucky investor who has amassed excess funds for old age, this option became permanent under a law signed by President Barack Obama in 2015. Previously, Congress approve Maximum late fee for DC rentals now 5 percent of rent 09/21/2016 07:02am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers in the District of Columbia have voted to ban landlords from charging exorbitant fees when tenants don't pay their rent on time. The bill from Democratic Council member Anita Bonds would regulate late fees in the city for the first time. It was approved unanimously o How to Invest in Real Estate With an IRA 09/20/2016 08:00pm • While investing in real estate with an individual retirement account can be done, there are potential pitfalls and hurdles to manage. "Most of my clients own real estate but outside of their IRA," says Kelly McLean Rindock, a certified financial planner at Steel Valley Investment Group of Raymond J New West End DC condos will cost up to $4.5M 09/20/2016 04:55am • WASHINGTON — Construction on Westlight, a luxury condo development at 23rd and L streets Northwest, is entering its final stages and the developers are ready to start marketing the condos. But potential buyers will have to dig deep: The condos will hit the market priced at $625,000 to $4.5 mil