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Ask An Agent

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Ask an Agent: Should I Buy a Parking Space That is Separate From My Unit?

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?

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?

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»

Ask an Agent: Is There Any Way to Reduce My Condo Fees?

Ask an Agent: Is There Any Way to Reduce My Condo Fees?

Mark Wellborn | October 28th 2009

In this week's installment of Ask An Agent, a reader wonders if there is any way to reduce her condo fees that have gradually risen to be almost as mu... read»

Ask an Agent: Can I Get a Home Loan With a Large Nest Egg, But No Income?

Ask an Agent: Can I Get a Home Loan With a Large Nest Egg, But No Income?

Mark Wellborn | October 14th 2009

In this week's installment of Ask An Agent, a reader who does not currently have any regular income, but has a very large nest egg wonders about what ... read»

Ask an Agent: What Are the Pros and Cons of a Self-Managed Condo Building?

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

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?

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?

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?

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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