First-time Buyers
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under First-time Buyers, from most recent to least.
Obama To Announce Reduction in Insurance Premiums for FHA Loans
UrbanTurf Staff | January 7th 2015
The president is slated to make an announcement on Thursday that will make many potential homebuyers happy. ... read»
First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Introduced in DC
UrbanTurf Staff | September 23rd 2014
Councilmember David Grosso introduced legislation on Tuesday that would reduce the recordation tax rate for first-time homebuyers from 1.45 percent to... read»
The Return of DC's First-Time Buyer Tax Credit?
Shilpi Paul | August 1st 2013
Earlier this week, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton introduced a bill that would bring back the $5,000 first-time home buyers tax credit. UrbanTurf... read»
The Heartbroken Buyer Syndrome
Ryan Holeywell | August 13th 2010
A growing number of first-time home buyers in DC are finding that they have to get their heart broken by losing out on a property before they get seri... read»
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Sponsored: 5 Tips for Buying a Condo in Fall 2010
UrbanTurf Sponsor | August 3rd 2010
UrbanTurf readers know that the inventory for condominiums in the District and close-in suburbs is tight, especially in popular neighborhoods. The lim... read»
Sponsored: Cheat Sheet to Home Buyer Programs in DC
UrbanTurf Sponsor | July 29th 2010
Few people realize how many home-buying programs exist specifically for DC residents. The city offers a handful of programs that provide incentives, c... read»
UrbanTurf Reader Asks: Are Incentives Like the Home Buyer Credit a Thing of the Past?
Mark Wellborn | May 3rd 2010
In this installment of UrbanTurf Reader Asks, a reader wonders if there will be any more government incentives like the $8,000 first-time tax credit i... read»
DC Bond Is Back
Will Smith | April 20th 2010
DC's Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) has re-launched DC Bond, a city program to enable home ownership among first-time and lower-income homebuyers. Mor... read»
Third Time's the Charm: Another Tax Credit Extension?
Mark Wellborn | February 22nd 2010
Your eyes are not deceiving you with that headline. The Wall Street Journal's Developments blog is reporting that various real estate industry groups ... read»
The Search: Five-Month House Hunt Pays Off For Air Traffic Controller
Janelle Nanos | February 12th 2010
It took five months and looking at over 40 properties, but Raine Ralston finally found the perfect place to fit in with her job as an air traffic cont... read»
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