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Jeremy Castle | November 12th 2009
It is debatable whether Ballston's Liberty Center stands out more for its convenient location, its amazing views of the DC skyline, or the units thems... read»
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Mark Wellborn | November 12th 2009
In this week's installment of What X Buys You, we look in the $250,000 price point where we find a small, but very centrally located studio in Dupont ... read»
DC Rental Units: More Than Just Collecting a Monthly Check
Michele Lerner | November 12th 2009
There may not be a better home type on the market than the home that pays you back. After the jump, Michele Lerner looks at how to legalize rental uni... read»
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Money Up Front: Earnest Money Deposit Explained
Michele Lerner | November 11th 2009
Most first-time homebuyers know they need to prepare themselves for homeownership by saving money for a down payment, and improving their credit score... read»
FHA Announces More Lenient Guidelines for Condos
Mark Wellborn | November 11th 2009
The FHA recently announced temporary changes in order to provide a little surge to the condo sales market. The temporary modifications to its policies... read»
The Right Contractor for Your Green Renovations
Michael Kiefer | November 11th 2009
If you are making improvements to your new home, chances are you want them to be as energy efficient as possible. Deciding who you employ to do these ... read»
Prices Down, Volume Up: A Snapshot of the DC Market in October
Mark Wellborn | November 10th 2009
DC home sales guru Keith Gibbons has done a quick roundup of the just-released MRIS sales data for the DC area. In short, prices are down, sales volum... read»
Ask An Agent: What Steps Do I Need to Take to Make My Rental Legal?
Mark Wellborn | November 10th 2009
In this week's installment of Ask An Agent, a couple buying a home with a basement rental unit inquires about what steps need to be taken in order to ... read»
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