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Determined Buyer Looks at 298 Homes Before Making Her Decision
Mark Wellborn | December 29th 2009
The Wall Street Journal has an interesting piece today on a northern California homebuyer who gives new meaning to the term “picky.” More ... read»
DC Housing Report: November 2009
Fred Kendrick | December 29th 2009
Fred Kendrick of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, with help from Peter Clute of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, puts together a monthl... read»
The Real Deal with LEED Certfication
Michael Kiefer | December 28th 2009
With green building becoming a standard in residential development, consumers are finding it necessary to quickly familiarize themselves with the LEED... read»
UrbanTurf Reader Asks: What Are the Chances That My Landlord Will Reduce My Rent?
Mark Wellborn | December 28th 2009
In this week’s installment of UrbanTurf Reader Asks, a reader wonders what the chances are that she can get her landlord to reduce her rent for ... read»
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Restoring a House in the City
Tim Brown | December 28th 2009
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»
Fannie Mae’s “First Look Initiative” Gives Homebuyers a Competitive Edge
Tim Brown | December 23rd 2009
Fannie Mae has introduced a program that now gives homeowners a leg up when bidding on foreclosed properties in its portfolio.... read»
What Does $550K Buy You in DC?
Mark Wellborn | December 23rd 2009
In this week's installment of What X Buys You, we look in the $550,000 price point where we find a spacious two-bedroom condo with plenty of views on ... read»
National Home Sales Up 7.4 Percent in November
Mark Wellborn | December 22nd 2009
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) today announced that national home sales activity hit an annually-adjusted 6.54 million units in November, ... read»
Homebuyer Programs for DC Residents
Michele Lerner | December 22nd 2009
While potential homebuyers keep their attention focused on the federal tax credit for first-time and repeat buyers, they may be missing out on program... read»
Prefab Row Homes in DC? Welcome to Capitol Hill Oasis
Tim Brown | December 22nd 2009
A rather unique development has arrived in the seemingly ever-expanding Capitol Hill neighborhood. Capitol Hill Oasis, a new town home community locat... read»
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