First-timer Primer
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under First-timer Primer, from most recent to least.
First-Timer Primer: Maryland’s Home Buyer Assistance Programs
UrbanTurf Staff | March 30th
In April, UrbanTurf looked at programs in the District that help homebuyers defray costs. This week, we take a look at a similar list for homeowner-... read»
First-Timer Primer: DC's Home Buyer Assistance Programs
UrbanTurf Staff | March 24th
DC's homebuyer assistance programs can be a bit complex. This edition of First-Timer Primer aims to provide some clarity.... read»
Five Red Flags to Look For During Condo Document Review
Pavan Khoobchandani | September 2nd 2025
In this edition of First-Timer Primer, we review five potential red flags you may encounter when reviewing documents for a condominium you are conside... read»
First-Timer Primer: Tax Relief for DC Homeowners
UrbanTurf Staff | July 9th 2025
When you buy a home in the District, you will have to pay property taxes along with your mortgage and homeowner's insurance. Luckily, DC has a few way... read»
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First-Timer Primer: Is This Condo Building Financially Healthy?
UrbanTurf Staff | June 25th 2025
In this edition of First-Timer Primer, we look into the question of how to determine if a condo building where you are considering buying is in good f... read»
First-Timer Primer: A Condo Fee Tutorial
UrbanTurf Staff | June 25th 2025
Why condo fees are high in some buildings and low in others can be a difficult question to answer. UrbanTurf provides a quick tutorial for buyers on t... read»
First-Timer Primer: How A Retirement Account Can Help Buy A Home
UrbanTurf Staff | June 24th 2025
A Roth IRA is one of those accounts that people feel is totally off limits until you reach the age of 59 1/2. But that is not entirely true.... read»
First-Timer Primer: The Mortgage Pre-Approval Process
UrbanTurf Staff | June 24th 2025
As home buyers get the itch to look for a home and start to venture out to open houses, it will behoove them to go through the pre-approval process.... read»
First-Timer Primer: How Much Cash Do You Need to Buy a Home?
UrbanTurf Staff | June 23rd 2025
To help home buyers and sellers both novice and seasoned, UrbanTurf is running a series of primer articles this week about the buying and selling proc... read»
First-Timer Primer: How Do Mortgage Payments Work?
UrbanTurf Staff | June 23rd 2025
In this edition of First Timer Primer, we take a closer look at what you are actually paying for when it comes to sending in that monthly mortgage pay... read»
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In this article, we will delve into what mortgage recasting entails and how it works.... read »
One of the more unusual properties in the District is the latest downtown conversion ... read »
The Zoning Commission is expected to take final rulemaking action on June 11.... read »
If you drive through downtown Bethesda, it seems like there is a new project going up... read »
The typical U.S. homebuyer put down $64,000 in March, a 1.5% decline from a year earl... read »
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