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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: Tax Relief for DC Homeowners
UrbanTurf Staff | August 22nd 2022
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 2022
UrbanTurf put together a quick primer on the ins and outs of a home auction.... read»
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: Is This Condo Building Financially Healthy?
UrbanTurf Staff | July 1st 2022
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»
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First-Timer Primer: How A Retirement Account Can Help Buy A Home
UrbanTurf Staff | June 30th 2022
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 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: Maryland’s Home Buyer Assistance Programs
UrbanTurf Staff | May 25th 2022
Last week, 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
Lark Turner | May 18th 2022
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: 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
UrbanTurf Staff | March 16th 2018
In this article, UrbanTurf takes a look at escalation clauses, which can be useful in bidding wars.... read»
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