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Posts By Will Smith

Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author Will Smith, from most recent to least.

$8,000 Tax Credit Expiration: The Final Countdown Begins

$8,000 Tax Credit Expiration: The Final Countdown Begins

Will Smith | September 9th 2009

The expiration date for the $8,000 tax credit isn't until December 1st, but given how many weeks it can take to find a home, negotiate with the seller... read»

A Poster That Gives a Unique Look to DC Neighborhoods

A Poster That Gives a Unique Look to DC Neighborhoods

Will Smith | September 4th 2009

Most of us have seen DC neighborhoods spread out on a map, but Chicago-based artist Jenny Beorkrem has an interesting spin on the many hoods of the Di... read»

The Difference 6 Years Can Make

The Difference 6 Years Can Make

Will Smith | September 2nd 2009

JD Land, the authoritative blog on the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood, has some great before-and-after shots of EYA's Capitol Quarter development whi... read»

Pending Home Sales Up (For the Sixth Month in a Row)

Pending Home Sales Up (For the Sixth Month in a Row)

Will Smith | September 1st 2009

The National Association of Realtors today announced that pending home sales are up for the sixth month in a row. It is yet another sign that the nati... read»

Redfin Joins the iPhone Party

Redfin Joins the iPhone Party

Will Smith | August 31st 2009

Online broker Redfin has released its first application for the iPhone. Better late than never, says the company, who promises that the wait is worth ... read»

Cell Phone Coverage Coming to Metro

Cell Phone Coverage Coming to Metro

Will Smith | August 20th 2009

According to an announcement this week from WMATA, the four major wireless carriers have begun installing hardware in Metro's 20 busiest underground s... read»

DC Metro Area Real Estate Market: A Quick Update

DC Metro Area Real Estate Market: A Quick Update

Will Smith | August 18th 2009

Donna Evers, president of Evers & Co. Real Estate, pens a brief monthly report on the state of the housing market in the Washington, DC area. After th... read»

Housing Starts and Permits Falter (Ugh)

Housing Starts and Permits Falter (Ugh)

Will Smith | August 18th 2009

Today, the Department of Commerce released its closely-watched monthly report on building permits and housing starts, both of which disappointed expec... read»

Home Builders Keep Gaining Confidence

Home Builders Keep Gaining Confidence

Will Smith | August 17th 2009

The index that measures home builder confidence rose again in July to 18, its highest level since June 2008. It is a welcome sign, but builder confide... read»

Spectrum in Falls Church Gets FHA Financing

Spectrum in Falls Church Gets FHA Financing

Will Smith | August 14th 2009

Spectrum in Falls Church has become the latest condo project in the DC area to be approved for FHA financing, enabling would-be buyers to potentially ... read»

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