Category: Real Estate

  • What to Know Before Buying Your First Home on a Modest Income

    I grew up sharing a bedroom with my grandmother, yet owning a front door with my name on the title never stopped glimmering in my mind. That dream can feel distant when every paycheck vanishes into rent, groceries, and bus passes, especially after scrolling listings that demand five-figure down payments and cryptic loan rules. Stay…

  • How to Manage a Rental Property When You Live Out of State

    At 4:45 a.m. I tap my Seattle rental app, long before the sun paints the Cascades, just to confirm Unit 3’s rent cleared and no tenant texted about a dripping faucet. Owning bricks in one zip code while sleeping two zones east pushes any budget nerd, yet steady cash flow without flights comes from systems, cultural cues,…

  • Why Leaving Washington, D.C., Makes Sense Right Now

    I once skipped a polished Power Lunch on K Street and ducked into a tiny shop in Eden Center for a $10 bowl of phở that tasted like home. That small swap sums up why leaving Washington, D.C. suddenly feels logical: soaring prices, soul-draining commutes, and new work norms now invite families to relocate for…