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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 12th
With interest rates reaching their highest levels in 22 years, it is critically important that borrowers understand how points work.... read»

Five Red Flags to Look For During Condo Document Review
Pavan Khoobchandani | September 6th
In this edition of First-Timer Primer, we review five potential red flags you may encounter when reviewing documents for a condominium you are conside... read»

First-Timer Primer: Tax Relief for DC Homeowners
UrbanTurf Staff | August 1st
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»
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First-Timer Primer: The Mortgage Pre-Approval Process
UrbanTurf Staff | June 28th
As home buyers get the itch to look for a home and start to venture out to open houses, it will behoove them to go through the pre-approval process.... read»

First-Timer Primer: What is a Rent Back?
UrbanTurf Staff | June 27th
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»

First-Timer Primer: Is This Condo Building Financially Healthy?
UrbanTurf Staff | June 27th
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: A Condo Fee Tutorial
UrbanTurf Staff | June 27th
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 t... read»

First-Timer Primer: How Much Cash Do You Need to Buy a Home?
UrbanTurf Staff | June 26th
To help home buyers and sellers both novice and seasoned, UrbanTurf is running a series of primer articles this week about the buying and selling proc... read»
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