Money Up Front: Earnest Money Deposit Explained
Michele Lerner | November 11th 2009
Most first-time homebuyers know they need to prepare themselves for homeownership by saving money for a down payment, and improving their credit score... read»
FHA Announces More Lenient Guidelines for Condos
Mark Wellborn | November 11th 2009
The FHA recently announced temporary changes in order to provide a little surge to the condo sales market. The temporary modifications to its policies... read»
The Right Contractor for Your Green Renovations
Michael Kiefer | November 11th 2009
If you are making improvements to your new home, chances are you want them to be as energy efficient as possible. Deciding who you employ to do these ... read»
Prices Down, Volume Up: A Snapshot of the DC Market in October
Mark Wellborn | November 10th 2009
DC home sales guru Keith Gibbons has done a quick roundup of the just-released MRIS sales data for the DC area. In short, prices are down, sales volum... read»
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Ask An Agent: What Steps Do I Need to Take to Make My Rental Legal?
Mark Wellborn | November 10th 2009
In this week's installment of Ask An Agent, a couple buying a home with a basement rental unit inquires about what steps need to be taken in order to ... read»
Allegro Apartments Hits the Auction Block
Mark Wellborn | November 10th 2009
It appears that incentives like free rent and free parking are not enough to keep Allegro Apartments in the black. The Washington Business Journal rec... read»
Deal of the Week: A One-Bedroom $8K Tax Credit Special
Mark Wellborn | November 10th 2009
This week's Deal of the Week is a one-bedroom condo in Brightwood that may be the perfect unit for a first-time buyer that actually wants to see a den... read»
Yoga, Poker, Wine and Cheese: The Community Building Events of Area Condos
Katie Knorovsky | November 9th 2009
In many condo complexes, socializing among owners is resigned to breezy chitchat by the mail slots, and maybe eggnog in the lobby come December. But a... read»
Still Priced Out of DC's Tonier Neighborhoods, Buyers Head East
Theresa Walker | November 9th 2009
There is no question that it is a buyer’s market out there, particularly for first-timers. The $8,000 federal tax credit was just extended throu... read»
The Best New Listings in the DC Area: The Capitol Hill Edition
Mark Wellborn | November 9th 2009
This week's best new listings in the DC area include a three-bedroom townhome with a "zen-like" living space a few blocks from Eastern Market and a tw... read»
UrbanTurf Wants Your $8K Tax Credit Story
UrbanTurf Staff | November 6th 2009
Did you take advantage of the $8,000 first-time home buyer credit, and have a particularly interesting story as a result? UrbanTurf wants to know.... read»
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