First-timer Primer
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under First-timer Primer, from most recent to least.
First-Timer Primer: What is a 203K Loan?
UrbanTurf Staff | November 18th
In this edition of First-Timer Primer, we look at the ins and outs of the 203k loan.... read»
Five Red Flags to Look For During Condo Document Review
Pavan Khoobchandani | September 9th
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»
Understanding Interest Rates and Mortgage Points
UrbanTurf Staff | August 16th
A look how mortgage points work.... read»
First-Timer Primer: Tax Relief for DC Homeowners
UrbanTurf Staff | July 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»
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First-Timer Primer: How to Buy a House at Auction
UrbanTurf Staff | July 19th
UrbanTurf put together a quick primer on the ins and outs of a home auction.... read»
First-Timer Primer: Taxes and Profit from Selling a Home
UrbanTurf Staff | June 28th
Here's what you need to know about reporting profit made from the sale of your home.... read»
First-Timer Primer: Is This Condo Building Financially Healthy?
UrbanTurf Staff | June 25th
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 25th
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: The Mortgage Pre-Approval Process
UrbanTurf Staff | June 24th
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: How Much Cash Do You Need to Buy a Home?
UrbanTurf Staff | June 24th
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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