Search

Va. House GOP unveils their Metro funding plan 02/08/2018 02:40pm • WASHINGTON — A new Republican-backed plan for dedicated Metro funding emerged in Virginia's House of Delegates Thursday morning. The new version of a bill sponsored by Del. Tim Hugo, chairman of the Republican Caucus, was unanimously approved by the House Transportation Committee and will serve Baltimore city council to mull strict limits on Airbnb-type rentals 02/05/2018 08:20pm • BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore City Council is set to take up a bill imposing strict rules on short-term rentals made through Airbnb and other sites. The Baltimore Sun reports it was introduced by Council President Bernard C. "Jack" Young and Councilman Eric Costello on Monday. The proposed The 50 Best Hotels in the USA 2018 02/05/2018 07:00pm • From luxurious farm hotels to oceanfront resorts, these award-winning properties can't be missed.With a plethora of amenities, settings and dining options to choose from, finding the perfect hotel for your next vacation can seem daunting. That's where U.S. News can help. Using a comprehensive method The 10 Top Luxury Ranch Resorts in the USA 02/05/2018 07:00pm • Indulge your inner cowboy or cowgirl at these 10 ranch resorts.Enjoying nature doesn't necessarily mean sleeping in a tent and eating refried beans (though that's still an option). Travelers around the country are trading in their traditional beach vacations in favor of the natural wonders and open How to Invest in Small Business Strength 02/05/2018 07:00pm • Many indicators show the economy is strong, which in turn means small businesses are following suit. Small business financials were at the strongest point in 2017 since data collection started in 2007, according to BizBuySell's Q4 2017 Insights data. The median revenue of sold businesses grew more t Do You Need Car Insurance if You Don't Own a Car? 02/05/2018 07:00pm • If you don't own a car, you nonetheless may have been pitched to get car insurance anyway. At first glance, that idea may seem unappealing, but the reality is, in some cases, some people who don't own cars should consider investing in non-owner car insurance. If you're wondering whether a non-owner VY/Reston Heights opens luxury apartments, retail in downtown Reston 02/05/2018 08:54am • WASHINGTON — VY/Reston Heights, a mixed-use development in downtown Reston, Virginia has announced its initial lineup of restaurants and retailers, and is now leasing luxury apartments. VY, located at 11830 Sunrise Valley Drive, includes 385 apartments on five levels. Rental options include one Alternatives for Anxious Investors as the Stock Market Drops 02/04/2018 07:00pm • The Dow Jones industrial average's 666-point plunch on Feb. 2, and its 363-point drop on Jan. 30, were sharp reminders that stocks are risky after their extraordinary gains of recent years, and bonds, the chief alternative to stocks, are shaky too, as rising interest rates are sure to push down pric Can't Handle the Cold? 6 Steps to Move to a Warmer Climate 02/01/2018 07:00pm • You hit your cold-weather limit every year around this time, and yet somehow you still haven't learned your lesson. And as you see that same meme of the bundled-up stick figure contemplating life circulate online yet again, you have to wonder: Why do you live in a place where the air hurts your face 3 Reasons to Revisit REITs in 2018 02/01/2018 07:00pm • In a bull market, stocks reign supreme, but the shift from highs to lows can happen in the blink of an eye. Although bonds and U.S. Treasurys can be a buffer against volatility, that safety often translates to diminished returns when interest rates rise. So where does the middle ground between risk Is Your Auto Insurance Going Up? Here's How to Lower Your Bill 02/01/2018 07:00pm • Car insurance rates have been steadily climbing, and while there are several culprits, one might surprise you: the rise of high-tech safety features, which are costly for mechanics to replace and companies to insure. Federal Consumer Price Index data shows that car insurance rates typically rise Boring vacation? That's the goal of this Va.-based tiny house retreat 02/01/2018 02:37am • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: 'e54b42d9-6d7e-4000-b0b1-fbaee0bbea78' }).render("57061536b797c996");}); WASHINGTON — Jon Staff wants your n 7 Top Hotel Openings to Watch in 2018 01/29/2018 07:00pm • Keep these new properties on your radar this year.If you're mapping out your vacation plans and you're not sure where to go in the year ahead, add these inspiring hotels to your list. With inviting swimming pools, high-end spas, stylish rooftop lounges, standout dining venues and superlative views, 6 Ways to Save on Rent and Expenses When You're Trying to Buy a House 01/25/2018 07:00pm • Taking the leap from renter to homeowner is exciting, but it's often harder than many anticipate. Even if the common hindrances of student loans and car payments aren't weighing you down, the amount you pay in rent can make saving up for your down payment next to impossible. In 2017, the national me Group pushes for bill placing limits on home-sharing in DC 01/23/2018 04:22pm • WASHINGTON — A group of community leaders is pushing the D.C. Council to pass a bill regulating home-sharing services such as Airbnb, saying that the operators make housing in the District more expensive and neighborhoods less safe. Representatives of the group Airbnb Watch and other community