Capital Homes

Do You Need a “No-Nup”?

Right now, I have three groups of clients who are looking for their first place together.  But they have yet to tie the proverbial knot.
In my book, The Irreverent Guide to Real Estate, I actually have a chapter called “Buying in Sin” where I tell people who are not yet married how to intelligently buy [...]

Another Way To Support Habitat For Humanity!

Cindy Jones is one of my favorite blog buddies on Active Rain, a site where real estate professionals blog for each other and for their clients. Today, Cindy wrote a post that caught my attention. It’s about Habitat for Humanity’s “Re-Stores” where you can buy recycled home improvement items – and support a [...]

Condo Documents: Not Just A Cure For Insomnia!

In the District of Columbia, like many jurisdictions, condo buyers get a little extra time after their offer is accepted to look at the basic documents that cover the money stuff and the basic ground rules set down by the owners’ association they are buying into.
These papers cover

The budget
The rules and regulations
The by-laws governing the [...]

Don’t Give Up Your Personal Contact Information So Easily!

There are lots of web sites out there promising you all kinds of help you might not need if you are buying or selling a house or condo. It might be access to a gazillion lenders or real estate agents who will cut interest rates or commissions for a crack at your business. [...]