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Homebuying

Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Homebuying, from most recent to least.

First-Timer Primer: How to Buy a House at Auction

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: 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 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»

The New "Crypto Mortgage"

The New "Crypto Mortgage"

Nena Perry-Brown | January 19th 2022

A tech company wants to give Bitcoin owners another option to finance a home purchase without cashing out their cryptocurrency.... read»

Is Cryptocurrency the New Down Payment For Millennials?

Is Cryptocurrency the New Down Payment For Millennials?

Nena Perry-Brown | January 10th 2022

A new survey says nearly 12% of first-time homebuyers sold cryptocurrency to make a down payment.... read»

60% of Young Adults Will Use Pandemic Savings for a Down Payment

60% of Young Adults Will Use Pandemic Savings for a Down Payment

Nena Perry-Brown | June 30th 2021

About 83% of the young adults surveyed had saved money in at least one spending category during the pandemic.... read»

What a $15,000 Homebuyers Credit Could Do in the DC Area

What a $15,000 Homebuyers Credit Could Do in the DC Area

Nena Perry-Brown | March 17th 2021

The advanceable tax credit proposed by President Biden wouldn't cover the typical down payment in the DC area.... read»

No Signs of a Coronavirus Effect on the DC Housing Market Demand -- Yet

No Signs of a Coronavirus Effect on the DC Housing Market Demand -- Yet

Nena Perry-Brown | March 13th 2020

Thus far, increasing awareness about coronavirus has not dampened demand for DC homebuyers.... read»

Could New FICO Rules Make it Harder for Homebuyers?

Could New FICO Rules Make it Harder for Homebuyers?

Nena Perry-Brown | January 23rd 2020

Upcoming changes to how FICO scores are calculated are expected to lower the average consumer's credit score.... read»

For DC-Area Homebuyers, A/C is More Important than Family

For DC-Area Homebuyers, A/C is More Important than Family

Nena Perry-Brown | August 13th 2019

A new study finds that nearly 90 percent of homebuyers in the area cite air conditioning as very or extremely important.... read»

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