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Why College Towns Make Great Hometowns 08/16/2016 08:00pm • For some, it's the roar of the crowd as the home team scores a touchdown on Saturdays. For others, it's the quiet, tree-lined sidewalks on the quad or the ability to meet new people at different events at any hour of the day. Everyone has their own reason to wax rhapsodic about their college town. B Where are the best hotel rewards programs? 08/16/2016 12:40pm • U.S. News reveals the Best Hotel Rewards Programs of 2016-17. What makes a hotel rewards program right for you? Some offer greater geographic coverage than their competitors, while others make it easy to earn free stays and attain elite status perks quickly. To help you determine which hotel rewa 7 genius kitchen gadget hacks 08/16/2016 12:35pm • I'll admit: I'm a kitchen gadget freak. Whether it's the latest food processor, immersion blender, air fryer, chopper or avocado slicer, I have to buy it and try it. But on a recent trip to Tuscany, where my family rented a house instead of staying in a hotel, such equipment was absent. While the ho Best airline rewards programs are ... 08/15/2016 08:00pm • U.S. News announces the 2016-17 Best Airline Rewards Programs. Between deciphering complicated earning structures and searching for limited award flight availability, deciding which airline rewards program to devote your loyalty to can seem like a daunting task. And while no one frequent flier pr 12 Ways Retirees Spend Their Newfound Free Time 08/14/2016 08:00pm • Relaxing in retirement.Retirees enjoy seven to eight hours of leisure time per day, according to 2015 data from the American Time Use Survey. They use their newfound free time in a variety of ways, including taking up new hobbies, relaxing at home and lingering over daily activities. Here's how Amer Developers turning Watergate 'lookout' building into fitness-oriented apartments 08/12/2016 12:48pm • WASHINGTON — The Watergate "lookout" building is getting a face-lift. George Washington University has sold 2601 Virginia Ave. NW to Urban Investment Partners for $36 million. The company plans to redevelop the property as rental apartments. The building, which served as student housing for 7 Tips for Moving Across the Country -- Without Draining Your Bank Account 08/10/2016 08:00pm • Moving, along with getting married and sending your kids to college, is one of the most stressful activities you'll probably ever experience. Moving to another state or across the country can be even more difficult. Property taxes, local economies, school districts -- the list of concerns is nearly DC, Maryland or Virginia — Where should you live? 08/10/2016 06:50am • The District of Columbia's metropolitan area is unique in that it encompasses the District as well as parts of two states. Residents of the metro can enjoy the monuments in the District, crack open a plate of crabs in Maryland or enjoy a concert at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts in The Rise of Poshtels 08/09/2016 08:00pm • When New York-based travel writer and contributing digital editor at Condé Nast Traveler Cynthia Drescher planned a trip to Miami a few years ago for Art Basel, she faced major sticker shock: Hotels cost around $500 per night for the duration of the international art show. So, Drescher flexed her b Are Online Applications Making Renting an Apartment Easier or Harder? 08/09/2016 08:00pm • Much like the homebuying process, renting an apartment is no longer restricted to scanning the newspaper for printed listings or driving around searching for signs. These days, rental websites and mobile apps like Zillow, Apartments.com and HotPads bring the options directly to apartment hunters. Y Downside of DC’s luxury apartment boom 08/08/2016 10:02am • WASHINGTON — The vast majority of real estate construction in the District is residential, and the majority of those that are rentals are considered luxury apartment buildings — and in places that weren’t upper-end residential neighborhoods a decade ago, including Mount Vernon Triangle, 14th What to Do After Inheriting a Home 08/07/2016 08:00pm • Receiving an inheritance is often an emotional experience. Inheriting property, such as the family home or a vacation home can be especially trying, as you weigh decisions that have both emotional and practical considerations. It is also common for the remaining parent to leave a house to all of th 4 ways to create a passive income in retirement 08/05/2016 10:00am • Passive income is the money stream everyone dreams about. It allows you to generate income over time without working at a job. While creating passive income streams often take effort and time up front, they can serve you well for years to come. Passive income is often generated by a rental proper Loan the coop: Md. business rents, delivers chickens to Washingtonians 08/04/2016 01:54am • WASHINGTON — Naomi Abelson had always been curious about raising chickens. Before the 35-year-old lived in the D.C. region, her home was in New York City, where even entertaining the idea of having hens was out of the question. But when she moved to Takoma Park, Maryland, and read about a l How to plan the perfect weekend in Denver 08/03/2016 09:05am • With inspiring natural attractions and booming art and culinary scenes, the Mile High City doesn't just lure hikers and skiers to its picturesque trails and glistening slopes in the nearby Rockies. Yes, you can easily reach the majestic mountains with a scenic drive along the Mount Evans Scenic Bywa