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First-timer Primer
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under First-timer Primer, from most recent to least.
First-Timer Primer: How A Retirement Account Can Help Buy A Home
UrbanTurf Staff | March 31st 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: What is a 203K Loan?
UrbanTurf Staff | March 24th 2021
In this edition of First-Timer Primer, we look at the ins and outs of the 203k loan. ... read »
First-Timer Primer: What is a Rent Back?
UrbanTurf Staff | December 2nd 2020
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... read »
Understanding Interest Rates and Mortgage Points
UrbanTurf Staff | November 3rd 2020
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 »
First-Timer Primer: Is This Condo Building Financially Healthy?
UrbanTurf Staff | October 7th 2020
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 »
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 »
First-Timer Primer: What is an Adjustable Rate Mortgage?
Shilpi Paul | August 26th 2020 | 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: DC’s Home Buyer Assistance Programs
Lark Turner | June 29th 2020
DC's homebuyer assistance programs can be a bit complex. This edition of First-Timer Primer aims to provide some clarity. ... read »
First-Timer Primer: A Condo Fee Tutorial
UrbanTurf Staff | June 25th 2020
Why condo fees are high in some buildings and low in others can be a difficult question to answer. UrbanTurf provides a quick tutorial for buyers on... read »
First-Timer Primer: Taxes and Profit from Selling a Home
UrbanTurf Staff | June 24th 2020
Here's what you need to know about reporting profit made from the sale of your home. ... read »
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