Posts By Tim Brown
Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author Tim Brown, from most recent to least.
Capitol Riverfront: Still Growing
Tim Brown | Mar 8th
Despite being one of the areas in DC hit hardest by the economic downturn, Capitol Riverfront, Southeast DC’s neighborhood by the ballpark is sl... read»
The Push East: Trinidad, The Next Frontier
Tim Brown | Feb 15th
Long known for little more than its high crime rate, Trinidad is now developing a reputation as an area where an affordable housing stock is drawing t... read»
FHA Changes Could Have Substantial Effect on Condo Buyers
Tim Brown | Feb 8th
A few weeks ago, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) introduced several changes to the guidelines it uses to lend mortgage products. The changes,... read»
The Presidential Party Crasher's Pad
Tim Brown | Jan 14th
Last week, news broke that the third party "crasher" at the now-infamous White House state dinner runs a social club at a Mount Pleasant mansion. And ... read»
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P.G. County Ranked 12th Worst Housing Market for 2010
Tim Brown | Jan 11th
A report released recently from the website Housing Predictor forecasts that Prince George’s County will be one of the worst performing markets ... read»
HUD Releases Updated Mandatory Settlement Cost Booklet
Tim Brown | Jan 7th
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released a settlement cost booklet, Shopping for Your Home Loan that provides a compreh... read»
The Woodley Wardman: New Condos Amidst Old Money
Tim Brown | Jan 6th
The Woodley Wardman, a 39-unit, two-building condo project in Woodley Park, will be one of the first modern offerings in a neighborhood where new cond... read»
Predictions '10: What Will the Next Year Look Like?
Tim Brown | Jan 4th
Depending on whom you ask, the residential real estate market in 2010 will either be really good or really bad. After the jump, Tim Brown examines wha... read»
Will the Silver Line Drive Tyson's Condo Prices Higher?
Tim Brown | Dec 30th
Proximity to Metro ranks with location and parking as high on the wish lists of homebuyers in the DC area. In a region plagued by traffic congestion, ... read»
Restoring a House in the City
Tim Brown | Dec 28th
For those of you searching for a late holiday gift, Ingrid Abramovitch's Restoring a House in The City may fit the bill for someone interested in home... read»
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