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First-time Buyers
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under First-time Buyers, from most recent to least.
First-Timer Primer: What is an Adjustable Rate Mortgage?
Shilpi Paul | October 6th 2021 | 2 Comments
The preferred mortgage product among most home buyers is the fixed-rate mortgage. However, the adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) is another option for... read »
First-Timer Primer Follow-Up: DC Homebuyer Assistance Programs, Part II
Nena Perry-Brown | August 2nd 2021
As an addendum to our First-Timer Primer on DC’s homebuyer assistance programs, UrbanTurf is highlighting a couple of additional programs today. ... read »
First-Timer Primer: How A Retirement Account Can Help Buy A Home
UrbanTurf Staff | July 1st 2021
A Roth IRA is one of those accounts that people feel is totally off limits until you reach the age of 59 1/2. But that is not entirely true. ... read »
First-Timer Primer: Is This Condo Building Financially Healthy?
UrbanTurf Staff | June 30th 2021
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... read »
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 »
First-Timer Primer: How Do Mortgage Payments Work?
UrbanTurf Staff | June 28th 2021
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... read »
Understanding Interest Rates and Mortgage Points
UrbanTurf Staff | May 12th 2021
The interest rates announced by Freddie Mac each week are not quite as good as advertised, as they usually carry points with them. Here is a quick... read »
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 »
Local Bank Offers $10,000 in Homebuying Help for Essential Workers
Nena Perry-Brown | January 26th 2021
Eagle Bank is offering home purchase assistance grants for workers deemed essential due to the pandemic. ... read »
First-Timer Primer: Tax Relief for DC Homeowners
UrbanTurf Staff | September 29th 2020
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... read »
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