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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 Do Mortgage Payments Work?

First-Timer Primer: How Do Mortgage Payments Work?

UrbanTurf Staff | June 24th

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 pay... read»

First-Timer Primer: How A Retirement Account Can Help Buy A Home

First-Timer Primer: How A Retirement Account Can Help Buy A Home

UrbanTurf Staff | June 17th

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: Maryland’s Home Buyer Assistance Programs

First-Timer Primer: Maryland’s Home Buyer Assistance Programs

UrbanTurf Staff | June 3rd

In April, UrbanTurf looked at programs in the District that help homebuyers defray costs. This week, we take a look at a similar list for homeowner-... read»

First-Timer Primer: DC's Home Buyer Assistance Programs

First-Timer Primer: DC's Home Buyer Assistance Programs

UrbanTurf Staff | April 17th

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: Zoning and Your Planned Rowhouse Addition

First-Timer Primer: Zoning and Your Planned Rowhouse Addition

Lark Turner | September 6th 2022

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: Understanding the 1031 Exchange

First-Timer Primer: Understanding the 1031 Exchange

Nena Perry-Brown | July 20th 2022

Today, UrbanTurf will explain how a 1031 exchange works and how property owners can use it.... read»

First-Timer Primer Follow-Up: DC Homebuyer Assistance Programs, Part II

First-Timer Primer Follow-Up: DC Homebuyer Assistance Programs, Part II

Nena Perry-Brown | June 14th 2022

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: The Do's (But Mostly Don'ts) of Reverse Mortgages

First-Timer Primer: The Do's (But Mostly Don'ts) of Reverse Mortgages

Lark Turner | May 4th 2022

Though the cash offered by a reverse mortgage may seem attractive, many borrowers likely have a better option.... read»

Buyers Week: The Escalation Clause

Buyers Week: The Escalation Clause

UrbanTurf Staff | March 16th 2018

In this article, UrbanTurf takes a look at escalation clauses, which can be useful in bidding wars.... read»

Buyers Week: How Much Cash Do You Need to Buy a House?

Buyers Week: How Much Cash Do You Need to Buy a House?

UrbanTurf Staff | March 14th 2018

To kick off Buyers Week, UrbanTurf provides a brief outline of some of the up-front costs associated with buying a home.... read»

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