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Should You Hire a Property Manager? 10/02/2022 08:00pm • Owning rental property can be a great way to diversify your investment portfolio or create a passive income stream for the longer term. But being a landlord isn't always all it's cracked up to be. There's a lot of work that can go into that "passive" income, depending on your business model and how McMillan development in DC takes major step 09/30/2022 04:23pm • The District has sold a 25-acre plot of land in Northwest for $17.3 million. The McMillan Sand Filtration site will now be a mixed use development with promises of affordable housing, according to the city. The McMillan development, at North Capitol Street and Michigan Avenue Northwest in Ward 5, 17 Top Colorado Ski Resorts 09/29/2022 08:00pm • When you think of Colorado, sparkling ski slopes and epic terrain parks might come to mind. The Centennial State is known for its world-class ski resorts, from picturesque Telluride to the quintessential ski town of Steamboat Springs. You don't have to hit the slopes to enjoy all that a Colorado ski What Is Subprime Credit? 09/29/2022 08:00pm • Subprime credit is typically a FICO score that falls below 670, and nearly one-third of U.S. consumers have it, according to data from the credit bureau Experian. A subprime credit score can make credit more expensive and more difficult to access than if your score were good. With subprime credit, y Guilty plea in $4 million Fairfax Co. embezzlement case 09/28/2022 05:24pm • A Fairfax County, Virginia, man has pleaded guilty to embezzling $4 million in what authorities described as one of the largest white-collar fraud cases in the county's history. Carlos Camacho, 59, pleaded guilty Tuesday to one felony count each of embezzlement and forgery, according to Fairfax C How Landlords Can Legally Raise Rent 09/27/2022 08:00pm • With inflation high, the cost of just about everything is rising -- utilities, landscaping, home maintenance and virtually all the expenses that come with owning a property. For landlords, this can cause quite the financial strain. Is raising a tenant's rent an option for offsetting these higher exp 14 Top New York Ski Resorts 09/27/2022 08:00pm • You may be surprised to learn that New York state is home to more than 50 ski and snowboard areas -- more than any other state in the U.S. Many of the larger resorts reside in the scenic Adirondacks, Catskill Mountains and Finger Lakes. Some of these destinations, such as Belleayre Mountain Ski Cent Marriott Bonvoy Adds 2 New Credit Cards 09/22/2022 08:00pm • If you are a frequent Marriott customer, you have two new credit card options to consider. On Thursday, Marriott Bonvoy and Chase launched the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful Card, while Marriott Bonvoy and American Express introduced the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card, according to announceme Citi ThankYou Points Review 09/22/2022 08:00pm • Citi ThankYou Points offer cardholders an affordable way to maximize their credit card rewards. Four Citi credit cards offer this flexible points currency. Customers can redeem points for Citi ThankYou Rewards like cash back, gift cards, shopping or booking travel. They can also move points to a var What Are Federal Fair Housing Laws? 09/20/2022 08:00pm • In many situations, laws regarding property, housing and the process for people moving into and out of a home are left to states, counties and individual cities to determine. However, the federal government regulates housing most notably when it comes to discrimination, and is aimed at protecting gr 7 of the Best Emerging Market Stocks to Buy 09/20/2022 08:00pm • Many of these emerging market stocks are up 20% or more in 2022.It has been a pretty brutal year for many "risk-on" investments in 2022, including tech companies and small-cap stocks. And in such an environment, emerging market stocks typically also suffer as investors hunker down in tried-and-true 8 Countries That Offer Retirement Visas 09/20/2022 08:00pm • Countries around the world are looking to attract American retirees. Some countries have created visa policies specifically designed for retirees and in some cases offer special benefits and incentives for relocating. The most attractive retirement visas are usually found in Latin America, although 18 Top Romantic Getaways in New York State 09/14/2022 08:00pm • It's nearly impossible not to find love in a state that has served as the backdrop for so many romantic films, spanning "Dirty Dancing" in the Catskills to the countless classics -- think "Annie Hall," "When Harry Met Sally," "You've Got Mail" -- set in New York City. In popular sitcom "The Office," DC metro ranks No. 9 for new apartment construction this year 09/14/2022 10:06am • The D.C. region ranks No. 9 among U.S. metropolitan areas for the number of new apartments that will be completed in 2022. RentCafe estimates more than 14,200 new apartment units have been completed across the D.C. region this year, or will be by the end of the year. That is notable because th What Is Affordable Housing? 09/12/2022 08:00pm • In a time when rents and house prices are rising, you may be wondering if the amount you pay on a monthly basis is still considered affordable. But the term "affordable housing" is used in different ways depending on the person speaking and the topic at hand. We're breaking down the definition of af