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Airbnb starts collecting 'hotel' tax from some Va. renters 04/03/2018 03:52pm • WASHINGTON — In a first-of-its-kind deal for a locality in Virginia, Airbnb is now collecting — on behalf of Alexandria — "hotel" taxes from short-term renters of private residences in the city. Locally, Airbnb also provides that paperwork shortcut for homeowner hosts in D.C. and Montgomery Can You Pay Your Rent or Mortgage With a Credit Card? 04/02/2018 08:00pm • Forget what your parents told you -- credit cards don't have to be for financial emergencies only. Credit cards offer flexibility in your budget, more protection than a debit card and the ability to earn rewards. You stand to gain a lot by charging your expenses. But what about your rent or mortgage There's No Better Time to Be a Real Estate Investor 03/29/2018 08:00pm • Real estate investors may have never had it so good. A classic alternative investment in a volatile stock market, real estate also just got a boost from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, with landlords among the biggest winners. The law's new provisions especially favor rental properties. "Real estate inv 30 Top Indoor Water Parks around the World 03/28/2018 08:00pm • Cool off year-round at one of these exhilarating water parks.The concept of "taking the waters" dates to the Romans, who favored curative mineral springs for relaxation and health. Today, water holidays can range from water parks with thrilling plunge, swirl and slide rides for all ages to wellness Top 5 planning tips when selling a business 03/28/2018 06:45am • If you own a business and are planning to sell it at some point in the future, these five financial planning areas are important to consider. In working with business owners as they prepare to sell their businesses, I have noticed that they often neglect the important personal financial planning Cut Your 2018 Investing Tax Bill 03/27/2018 08:00pm • The new tax law has upended tax planning for investors. With 2018's higher standard deduction, fewer tax brackets and new tax treatments for some, now is the time to prepare to cut next year's investing tax bill. Here's the Cliffs Notes version of the new tax law. There are fewer tax brackets -- re New taxes on Airbnb stays in Alexandria 03/27/2018 06:03pm • ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Residents in one Virginia city who rent out their homes through the short-term rental service Airbnb will have to start charging hotel occupancy taxes. The Washington Post reports that Airbnb and the city of Alexandria, a northern Virginia suburb of the nation's capital, 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.