Posts By Joe Marhamati
Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author Joe Marhamati, from most recent to least.
How Much Energy Do You Use? Microsoft Hohm Will Tell You
Joe Marhamati | June 7th 2010
Utility costs aren't usually on a homebuyer's checklist, not only because metrics like square footage are a more popular way to justify which home to ... read»
Drawing the Line: Capitol Hill
Joe Marhamati | June 3rd 2010
Drawing The Line will discuss the boundaries of various DC neighborhoods, the restoration societies that govern them, and the issues that can arise as... read»
DC Tax Abatement: No Property Taxes for 5 Years
Joe Marhamati | May 19th 2010
DC has a program for homeowners that offers a better deal for some prospective buyers than the $8,000 federal tax credit and the $5,000 DC credit comb... read»
New Artist Housing Draws A Crowd
Joe Marhamati | May 18th 2010
It’s not often that a line forms outside a building in the early morning hours without either a new Apple product or a Harry Potter film being i... read»
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The Weekly Foreclosure: A Two-Bedroom House Near Rosedale
Joe Marhamati | May 14th 2010
In this installment of The Weekly Foreclosure, we look at a 1,248 square-foot two-bedroom detached house on the border of Capitol Hill and Rosedale. ... read»
The Low Interest Rate Program You Probably Haven't Heard About
Joe Marhamati | May 13th 2010
If you’ve never heard of NACA you aren’t alone, but with perks that you can’t find easily elsewhere, it is a very enticing program f... read»
The Weekly Foreclosure
Joe Marhamati | April 22nd 2010
UrbanTurf is debuting a new feature today called The Weekly Foreclosure. This column will highlight bank-owned properties around the DC area that we b... read»
The Must Use Tool for DC Home Buyers
Joe Marhamati | April 19th 2010
Doing your homework when it comes to crime is a crucial step you should take before making the final decision on where to buy a home, particularly in ... read»
The Ins and Outs of the Foreclosure Hunt
Joe Marhamati | March 30th 2010
It is no secret that buying a foreclosure can be an arduous process that usually only yields results for the savvy, patient and resilient homebuyer. H... read»
Real Estate's Unicorn: The Three-bedroom Condo
Joe Marhamati | March 16th 2010
The three-bedroom condo is a rare property type and one that not many home buyers are looking for. This can make finding one a frustrating proposition... read»
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