I don’t know about you, but it seems nearly impossible to find really good Italian food in the DC Metropolitan Area. Now a new store in Westover offers a delicious solution.

I was in need of a good strong cup of coffee so I parked at the curb across the street from Tout de Sweet and put some money in the meter. When I returned a few minutes later with my coffee in hand, this is what I found.

Let’s be honest. Our parents are always looking out for us even when we don’t know it. They have cared for us and given us advice for many, many years. It is not surprising that you would like their advice when you buy your first home. It is likely that they have purchased a home before and they will be honest with you.

People come to me for help finding and purchasing a home. Usually they’ve heard about me through one of my past clients who purchased a home with my assistance. What they don’t realize is that a majority of my time is spent telling people NOT to buy homes.

Homebuyers often rely on a real estate agent to select the settlement company they use to buy a home. It’s not a bad idea to have a few names ahead of time so you can do a little research and pick the one that is best for you. But what are the important factors when selecting a settlement company?