Ask An Agent
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Ask An Agent, from most recent to least.

Ask an Agent: Should I Buy a Parking Space That is Separate From My Unit?
Mark Wellborn | December 9th 2009
In this week's installment of Ask An Agent, a reader who bought a condo last year wonders if he should invest in a parking space that is separate from... read»

Ask an Agent: What is the Deal With Fair Housing Laws?
Mark Wellborn | November 25th 2009
In this week's installment of Ask An Agent, a reader wonders why real estate agents cannot answer basic questions about neighborhood crime levels and ... 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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Ask an Agent: What Are the Pros and Cons of a Self-Managed Condo Building?
Mark Wellborn | October 7th 2009
In this week's installment of Ask An Agent, a reader wonders about the pros and cons of buying a unit in a self-managed condo building. Keller William... read»

Ask an Agent: Questions That Arise When Shopping for a Mortgage
Mark Wellborn | September 30th 2009
In this installment of Ask An Agent, we switch gears a little bit as this week's question(s) is more focused on mortgages. A reader wonders if a home ... read»

Ask an Agent: What Does "Contingent w/No Kick-Out" Mean?
Mark Wellborn | September 23rd 2009
In this week's installment of Ask An Agent, a reader asks a fairly common question that new home buyers have: What is meant when a listing says "Conti... read»

Ask an Agent: Will the New Tax on Co-ops Make Them Less Appealing to Buyers in DC?
Mark Wellborn | September 16th 2009
Starting in two weeks, co-op sales in DC will be taxed under an economic interest tax, which will be set at 1.1 percent for residential property sales... read»

Ask An Agent: Will The Market Be Flooded With Homes After Labor Day?
Mark Wellborn | September 2nd 2009
In this week's installment of Ask An Agent, a reader wonders if the market will be flooded with new homes after Labor Day. W.C. & A.N. Miller's Pamela... read»
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