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Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under First-time Buyers, from most recent to least.
![First-Timer Primer: Tax Relief for DC Homeowners]( https://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2013/02/Homestead_Exemption_280.jpg )
First-Timer Primer: Tax Relief for DC Homeowners
UrbanTurf Staff | July 22nd
When you buy a home in the District, you will have to pay property taxes along with your mortgage and homeowner's insurance. Luckily, DC has a few way... read»
![First-Timer Primer: Is This Condo Building Financially Healthy?]( https://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2009/10/condo_fees_160.jpg )
First-Timer Primer: Is This Condo Building Financially Healthy?
UrbanTurf Staff | June 25th
In this edition of First-Timer Primer, we look into the question of how to determine if a condo building where you are considering buying is in good f... read»
![First-Timer Primer: How Do Mortgage Payments Work?]( https://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2009/02/mortgage_payment_160.jpg )
First-Timer Primer: How Do Mortgage Payments Work?
UrbanTurf Staff | June 24th
In this edition of First Timer Primer, we take a closer look at what you are actually paying for when it comes to sending in that monthly mortgage pay... read»
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![First-Timer Primer Follow-Up: DC Homebuyer Assistance Programs, Part II]( https://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2021/08/resized/new-hopme-loan_facebook_image_1200x630_thumbnail_320x240.jpeg )
First-Timer Primer Follow-Up: DC Homebuyer Assistance Programs, Part II
Nena Perry-Brown | June 14th 2022
As an addendum to our First-Timer Primer on DC’s homebuyer assistance programs, UrbanTurf is highlighting a couple of additional programs today.... read»
![1 in 4 First-Time Buyers Will Use Stimulus Funds for Home Purchase]( https://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2022/02/resized/1527_MARION_STREET_NW550_thumbnail_320x240.jpeg )
1 in 4 First-Time Buyers Will Use Stimulus Funds for Home Purchase
Nena Perry-Brown | February 8th 2022
A recent survey identifies stimulus funds as the second most-cited source of down payment funds.... read»
![Is Cryptocurrency the New Down Payment For Millennials?]( https://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2022/01/resized/crypto-chart--280_thumbnail_320x240.jpg )
Is Cryptocurrency the New Down Payment For Millennials?
Nena Perry-Brown | January 10th 2022
A new survey says nearly 12% of first-time homebuyers sold cryptocurrency to make a down payment.... read»
![60% of Young Adults Will Use Pandemic Savings for a Down Payment]( https://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2021/06/resized/1801-clyde_thumbnail_320x240.jpeg )
60% of Young Adults Will Use Pandemic Savings for a Down Payment
Nena Perry-Brown | June 30th 2021
About 83% of the young adults surveyed had saved money in at least one spending category during the pandemic.... read»
![What a $15,000 Homebuyers Credit Could Do in the DC Area]( https://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2021/03/resized/first-time_thumbnail_320x240.png )
What a $15,000 Homebuyers Credit Could Do in the DC Area
Nena Perry-Brown | March 17th 2021
The advanceable tax credit proposed by President Biden wouldn't cover the typical down payment in the DC area.... read»
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![A 127-Unit Luxury Condo Building In The Works For Downtown DC](https://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2024/07/resized/950%203rd%20Street%20Dusk%20EXT_image_560x420.jpg)
The largest condominium building in downtown DC in recent memory is currently under c... read »
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The plan to convert a Dupont Circle office building into a residential development ap... read »
![Beautifully Constructed Condominium in The Bridge District is Now 50% Sold](https://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2024/07/Riviere%20article/resized/2305%20Nicholson%20St%20SE%20405-0003_image_560x420.jpg)
The Rivière includes just 20 homes located on the eastern banks of the Anacostia Riv... read »
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