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First-timer Primer
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under First-timer Primer, from most recent to least.
Understanding Interest Rates and Mortgage Points
UrbanTurf Staff | September 14th
With interest rates reaching their highest levels in 14 years, it is critically important that borrowers understand how points work.... read»
First-Timer Primer: Zoning and Your Planned Rowhouse Addition
Lark Turner | September 6th
Before deciding to build an addition to your rowhouse, find out whether you'll need to get a zoning exception or variance.... read»
First-Timer Primer: Tax Relief for DC Homeowners
UrbanTurf Staff | August 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: How to Buy a House at Auction
Nena Perry-Brown | August 10th
UrbanTurf put together a quick primer on the ins and outs of a home auction.... read»
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First-Timer Primer: Understanding the 1031 Exchange
Nena Perry-Brown | July 20th
Today, UrbanTurf will explain how a 1031 exchange works and how property owners can use it.... read»
First-Timer Primer: Is This Condo Building Financially Healthy?
UrbanTurf Staff | July 1st
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 A Retirement Account Can Help Buy A Home
UrbanTurf Staff | June 30th
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: Taxes and Profit from Selling a Home
UrbanTurf Staff | June 29th
Here's what you need to know about reporting profit made from the sale of your home.... read»
First-Timer Primer: What is an Adjustable Rate Mortgage?
Shilpi Paul | June 29th
The preferred mortgage product among most home buyers is the fixed-rate mortgage. However, the adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) is another option for fi... read»
First-Timer Primer: What is a Rent Back?
UrbanTurf Staff | June 28th
When sellers haven't quite lined up their next house before their settlement date comes and goes, there is one way that they can stay in their home af... read»
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