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Posts By Mark Wellborn

Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author Mark Wellborn, from most recent to least.

Friday's "If I Had $1 Million" Listing

Friday's "If I Had $1 Million" Listing

Mark Wellborn | May 15th 2009

This week's "If I Had $1 Million" listing is a 2,000 square-foot, two-level condominium in Dupont Circle that has a giant wall of glass that frames th... read»

What Does $350K Buy You in DC?

What Does $350K Buy You in DC?

Mark Wellborn | May 14th 2009

We know that the original version of this feature was longer, but we hope that our readers still find value in the new, abridged format. Today, we loo... read»

Should $1.5M Be Invested in Real Estate?

Should $1.5M Be Invested in Real Estate?

Mark Wellborn | May 14th 2009

Ah, to be a banker with $1.5 million in cash saved up. The Wall Street Journal has done an interesting Q&A piece about a hedge fund analyst in San Fra... read»

DC Will Hold Foreclosure Prevention Clinic This Saturday

DC Will Hold Foreclosure Prevention Clinic This Saturday

Mark Wellborn | May 14th 2009

It looks like the recent surge in foreclosures in DC is prompting action from the city. The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has... read»

Foreclosure Filings Up 42 Percent in DC

Foreclosure Filings Up 42 Percent in DC

Mark Wellborn | May 13th 2009

Foreclosure filings in DC were up 42 percent from a year ago, according to the Washington Business Journal. In April, foreclosures were 21 percent hig... read»

Mount Vernon Triangle House Tour this Sunday

Mount Vernon Triangle House Tour this Sunday

Mark Wellborn | May 13th 2009

The Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District is hosting the inaugural Mount Vernon Triangle House Tour this Sunday (May 17th) from noon to... read»

Closing Costs Explained

Closing Costs Explained

Mark Wellborn | May 13th 2009

When searching for a new home, most prospective buyers look at a property’s listing price as the total amount of money that they are going to ha... read»

Columbia Heights to Get More Affordable Condos

Columbia Heights to Get More Affordable Condos

Mark Wellborn | May 13th 2009

The Columbia Heights neighborhood is going to get more affordable condominiums in the coming months. DCmud is reporting that Manna Inc., a DC-based af... read»

WSJ: April Drop in Listings for Homes

WSJ: April Drop in Listings for Homes

Mark Wellborn | May 12th 2009

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the inventory of homes on the market in a number of U.S. cities fell in April. In 29 metropolitan areas (inc... read»

Buy Your First Home on a Reality Show

Buy Your First Home on a Reality Show

Mark Wellborn | May 12th 2009

Housing Complex is reporting that the HGTV program My First Place is currently holding casting calls in the DC/Baltimore area for its seventh season. ... read»

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