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Posts By Will Smith

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

“Produce the note.” 3 Words That Could Stave Off Foreclosure

“Produce the note.” 3 Words That Could Stave Off Foreclosure

Will Smith | February 18th 2009

Website The Consumer Warning Network is publicizing an intriguing technique that consumers facing home foreclosure can use to improve their leverage a... read»

The List of Winners from the DC Government Distressed Property Auction

The List of Winners from the DC Government Distressed Property Auction

Will Smith | February 18th 2009

The DC government has published the names of all the winning bidders for the auction of distressed properties that occurred on January 30th. To make i... read»

It Could Be Worse: Dubai's Real Estate Crashes 30% in 3 Months

It Could Be Worse: Dubai's Real Estate Crashes 30% in 3 Months

Will Smith | February 17th 2009

The New York Times has published a piece on the economic and real estate situation in Dubai, which until recently had been one of the world's hot spot... read»

Does the Original $7,500 Tax Credit Still Have to Be Repaid?

Does the Original $7,500 Tax Credit Still Have to Be Repaid?

Will Smith | February 17th 2009

One of the leading questions to emerge about the $8,000 tax credit in the final stimulus bill is whether those who applied for the original $7,500 tax... read»

Final Stimulus Includes $8,000 Credit and Reinstatement of Loan Limits

Final Stimulus Includes $8,000 Credit and Reinstatement of Loan Limits

Will Smith | February 17th 2009

President Obama travels to Denver this morning to sign the stimulus bill that has been almost the sole focus of his administration since taking office... read»

Wall Street Journal: Northern Virginia Home Prices Near Bottom

Wall Street Journal: Northern Virginia Home Prices Near Bottom

Will Smith | February 16th 2009

The Wall Street Journal's Developments blog took a look at real estate in the DC metropolitan region this weekend and highlighted a few notable trends... read»

Upcoming Auction: 40 Units at The Fitz in Rockville

Upcoming Auction: 40 Units at The Fitz in Rockville

Will Smith | February 16th 2009

The Fitz, a large condo development in Rockville, will auction off its remaining 40 units amid sluggish demand. The 221-unit project is an apartment c... read»

Top 10 Most-Discounted Zip Codes in the DC Metro

Top 10 Most-Discounted Zip Codes in the DC Metro

Will Smith | February 13th 2009

Online real estate agency Redfin has posted the monthly top-ten list of zip codes in the DC metro that saw the widest gap between list price and actua... read»

CityVista: Should You Rent, or Should You Buy?

CityVista: Should You Rent, or Should You Buy?

Will Smith | February 12th 2009

Blog DC Home and Condo Prices ran an interesting analysis on renting a unit versus buying one at the high-profile CityVista development in the Mount V... read»

5 Reasons For and Against Buying Real Estate in 2009

5 Reasons For and Against Buying Real Estate in 2009

Will Smith | February 11th 2009

MarketWatch has published a pair of articles that each make five good points on opposite sides of the debate, Is 2009 a good year to buy a home? While... read»

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