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Short Sales
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Short Sales, from most recent to least.
FHFA Aims to Make Short Sale Process Easier
Shilpi Paul | August 22nd 2012
On Tuesday, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced a streamlined short sale process, one that will make it easier for "lenders and servicers to... read »
Distressed Property Sales Drop to Lowest Level Since 2009
Shilpi Paul | July 18th 2012 | 1 Comment
According to a report released this morning, DC proper has one of the lowest rates of distressed property sales in the region. ... read »
Foreclosure Sales in the DC Area Down Significantly in 2012
Shilpi Paul | July 2nd 2012
A report from RealEstate Business Intelligence (RBI) reveals that the number of foreclosure sales in the area is down notably this year. ... read »
Short Sale Relief in Sight?
UrbanTurf Staff | April 30th 2012
There can be a number of complications with the short sale process, not least of which is that after an offer is submitted to the bank, it can take... read »
Deal of the Week: A Bargain for the Patient Buyer
UrbanTurf Staff | April 3rd 2012
This installment of Deal of the Week is a well-priced two-bedroom unit right on Logan Circle that we warn readers is a property for the buyer that... read »
The Buyer’s Experience: An Atypical Short Sale
Mark Wellborn | June 9th 2011 | 5 Comments
In a new feature debuting today on UrbanTurf, home buyers and sellers tell the good, the bad, the ugly and the weird associated with their home... read »
Deal of the Week: Shaw Row House for $409K
Mark Wellborn | May 11th 2010 | 9 Comments
For this installment of Deal of the Week we find a property that caters to buyers who know a thing or two about home improvements, and are willing to... read »
Deal of the Week: Own a Studio for $1,000 a Month
Mark Wellborn | April 19th 2010 | 2 Comments
Not for everyone, but this installment of Deal of the Week is a great opportunity for someone who has been considering purchasing a small unit, but... read »
Deal of the Week: Mount Pleasant Fixer Upper, Patience Required
Mark Wellborn | April 6th 2010 | 2 Comments
Patience will be required if you are interested in this three-bedroom row house in Mount Pleasant, but it could pay off in the long run. More after... read »
The Truth About Foreclosures and Short Sales
Kevin Shirley | February 26th 2010 | 2 Comments
Kevin Shirley and Michael Dillon of Long and Foster have put together a great list of things that buyers should keep in mind before they dive into... read »
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