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Two Reports Offer Perspective on How Opportunity Zones are Falling Short
Nena Perry-Brown | June 22nd 2020
Both the National Community Reinvestment Coalition and Urban Institute recently noted how OZs are performing in unexpected ways. ... read »

Executive Order Expected to Grease the Wheels in Opportunity Zones
Nena Perry-Brown | December 12th 2018
DC announced its 25 Opportunity Zones earlier this year. ... read »

Tax Rules Released Regarding Opportunity Zones
Nena Perry-Brown | October 22nd 2018
Six months ago, DC released its list of Opportunity Zones. Now, some rules for the Zones have been released. ... read »

In Silicon Valley, Homes Are For Sale Even When They Aren’t
Nena Perry-Brown | September 6th 2016
A severe shortage of homes for sale in Silicon Valley has prospective buyers contacting the owners of homes that aren't for sale. ... read »

Real Estate Crowdfunding Now a $1 Billion Industry
Lark Turner | March 5th 2015 | 1 Comment
DC's homegrown crowdfunding platform, Fundrise, helped make the idea viable for U.S. investors. ... read »

The Pursuit: The Columbia Heights Money Pit
Shilpi Paul | September 11th 2013 | 19 Comments
A DC couple is in the process of dividing their Columbia Heights rowhouse into four units, to create three sources of rental income that will cover... read »

Deal of the Week: Investor Special in Adams Morgan?
Mark Wellborn | January 25th 2010 | 5 Comments
We are admittedly a little unsure about this week's Deal of the Week, however it is not often that you see a one-bedroom unit in Adams Morgan for... read »

DC Rental Units, Part II: The Steps to Being a Landlord
Michele Lerner | November 30th 2009 | 7 Comments
In order to legally rent out that vacant English basement in DC, you need to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy and a Basic Business License. After... read »

DC Rental Units: More Than Just Collecting a Monthly Check
Michele Lerner | November 12th 2009 | 19 Comments
There may not be a better home type on the market than the home that pays you back. After the jump, Michele Lerner looks at how to legalize rental... read »

Ask An Agent: What Steps Do I Need to Take to Make My Rental Legal?
Mark Wellborn | November 10th 2009 | 4 Comments
In this week's installment of Ask An Agent, a couple buying a home with a basement rental unit inquires about what steps need to be taken in order to... read »
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UrbanTurf is re-running its primer on property taxes which outlines a few things that... read »

Today, UrbanTurf looks at where homes were selling in less than a week in January. ... read »

ANC 3C approved a resolution in favor of the Office of Planning's suggestion to incre... read »

Another 30-day public comment period is currently underway.... read »

Another Shaw church has development plans on the boards.... read »
- The 5 Things To Know About DC Property Taxes
- Six Days or Less: The DC Neighborhoods Where Homes Flew Off the Market in January
- More Development on Connecticut Avenue? ANC 3C Passes Pro-Density Resolution
- DCRA Releases Revised Short-Term Rental Regulations For DC
- A Church-Led Residential Development on the Boards in Shaw
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