Posts By Will Smith
Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author Will Smith, from most recent to least.
Buyers Week: How a $100 Mistake Can Sink Your Credit Score
Will Smith | March 16th 2018
Having a very good credit score is crucial if you want to be pre-approved for a home loan and get the lowest interest rate possible. And, as the publi... read»
The Pursuit 2: Before & After Shots at Lanier Heights
Will Smith | June 13th 2016
An article from the UrbanTurf archives in which our publisher describes the renovation process for his one-bedroom co-op. ... read»
The Pursuit: Finding a Beautiful One-Bedroom in Lanier Heights for $1400/mo
Will Smith | October 8th 2013
UrbanTurf publisher Will Smith relates his experience finding a one-bedroom in the charming and previously unfamiliar Lanier Heights.... read»
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Weekly Mortgage Rate: 4.76%
Will Smith | March 17th 2011
Mortgage rates continued their downward trajectory this week, with Freddie Mac putting the average rate on a standard 30-year fixed-rate mortgage over... read»
Opportunity to Buy at a Discount in Capitol Riverfront
Will Smith | March 16th 2011
Next Saturday, developer EYA will release 11 townhomes in Capitol Quarter for sale under a unique workforce financing program co-managed by the DC gov... read»
Don't Expect New Condos in Downtown Silver Spring Anytime Soon
Will Smith | March 16th 2011
Now that there are signs of life again in the new condo market, some would-be home buyers are wondering what DC-area neighborhoods developers will pic... read»
Gaslight Square: Just Say No To Wood
Will Smith | March 16th 2011
"When I lie in bed at night and dream about buildings, this project is what I think about," said Jim Abdo to open his presentation last night about Ga... read»
National Harbor to Get Big Apartment Project
Will Smith | December 10th 2010
National Harbor is set to get a large 350-unit apartment building, reports the Washington Business Journal. Construction is scheduled to begin next fa... read»
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