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What Does $200K Buy You in DC?

What Does $200K Buy You in DC?

Mark Wellborn | June 25th 2009

It is hard to believe that $200,000 can buy you a home in DC, but we found a one-bedroom condo in Eckington that gets you a fair amount of space for t... read»

Are New Appraisal Rules Derailing Home Sales?

Are New Appraisal Rules Derailing Home Sales?

Mark Wellborn | June 25th 2009

Are property appraisals that are based on valuations from months ago derailing home sales that are on the verge of closing? In her Local Address blog,... read»

Sponsored Post: Argent Grand Opening BBQ this Saturday

Sponsored Post: Argent Grand Opening BBQ this Saturday

UrbanTurf Staff | June 25th 2009

The 96-unit Argent, Silver Spring's newest condo development, is hosting a grand opening barbeque this Saturday from noon to 4pm. Texas ribs and other... read»

In Positive Sign for Loudoun, New Home Community Reopens for Sale

In Positive Sign for Loudoun, New Home Community Reopens for Sale

Will Smith | June 24th 2009

Martin's Chase, a new home community in Loudoun County, has reopened for sale. It is one more sign that the real estate market in one of the DC area's... read»

Ask An Agent: What Are the Most Important Metrics When Buying A Home?

Ask An Agent: What Are the Most Important Metrics When Buying A Home?

Mark Wellborn | June 24th 2009

In this week's installment of Ask An Agent, a reader inquires about what the best metrics are to keep in mind when buying a new home. More after the j... read»

WSJ: Changing Perspectives About Homeownership

WSJ: Changing Perspectives About Homeownership

Mark Wellborn | June 24th 2009

On its Developments housing blog yesterday, The Wall Street Journal wrote about a National Foundation for Credit Counseling survey, which shows that m... read»

Moratorium on Home Building in Bethesda

Moratorium on Home Building in Bethesda

Mark Wellborn | June 23rd 2009

DC Metrocentric is reporting via the-thes, a Bethesda-based blog, that the planning board in Montgomery County recently decided to place a moratorium ... read»

May Home Sales Were Up, But Appraisal Problem Clouds Outlook

May Home Sales Were Up, But Appraisal Problem Clouds Outlook

Will Smith | June 23rd 2009

The annual rate of home sales increased to 4.77 million last month from 4.66 million in April. While the uptick is a positive sign for the housing mar... read»

Tuesday's Deal of the Week

Tuesday's Deal of the Week

Mark Wellborn | June 23rd 2009

This week's "Deal of the Week" is a south-facing renovated two-bedroom row house in Mount Vernon Square. Aside from the price, the value of this prope... read»

New Website Aims To Be the Match.com of Real Estate

New Website Aims To Be the Match.com of Real Estate

Will Smith | June 22nd 2009

A website called FindBuyers.com has launched that offers a new angle on how home buyers find the perfect home. Instead of having users sift through th... read»

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