I’ve lived in the D.C. area for about two and a half years now, and I’m still getting over my sticker shock at housing prices here, especially within the District borders.  My parents are currently selling their midwestern home and the joke is that for what they’re selling their nice family house for, I could [...]

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So as I said yesterday, I’ve decided that I think this year isn’t my year to buy a home.  I know this seems sudden, but it’s something that I’ve been thinking about.

My reasons are varied, but the primary reason is my job.  I currently have a job [...]

Well, I tried to take a step anyway.

I have been looking at local condo buildings online, just to see what’s available and get an idea of how much things cost around here.  My last experience with accompanying someone buying a home was in a very different part of the country, so I’m trying to acclimate [...]

So for a lot of people reading this, winter has hit.  If you live in a tropical climate, I’m jealous.

Personally, I love winter, but I definitely don’t like being cold.  I’m always looking for inexpensive ways to stay warm.  I currently live in an apartment building where our heating bill is included in our monthly rent, [...]