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Posts By Mark Wellborn
Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author Mark Wellborn, from most recent to least.
Buyers: Be Prepared to Show All Your Financial Details
Mark Wellborn | August 3rd 2009
Prospective home buyers in the DC area should expect to be very open about their financial situation. The Washington Post had a piece this weekend ind... read»
The Best New Listings in the DC Area
Mark Wellborn | August 3rd 2009
This week's best new listings include a renovated one-bedroom condo in Mount Pleasant, a three-bedroom townhouse in between the U Street Corridor and ... read»
A Sure Thing: Real Estate Appreciation in Laguna Beach
Mark Wellborn | July 31st 2009
The appreciation of real estate would be a sure thing if all homes were built into the side of a cliff that overlooked the ocean. In this week’s... read»
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The Lacey Has Just 8 Units Left
Mark Wellborn | July 30th 2009
Price reductions at The Lacey, the 26-unit condo development at Florida Avenue and 11th Street NW (map) look to have resulted in a few sales. UrbanTur... read»
The Best Open Houses in the DC Area this Weekend
Mark Wellborn | July 30th 2009
This weekend's best open houses include a two-bedroom condo in Shaw with a $45K price reduction, the lowest-priced two-bedroom, two-bath condo in Dupo... read»
Ask An Agent: How Can I "Win" a Property That Has Multiple Offers?
Mark Wellborn | July 29th 2009
In this week's installment of Ask An Agent, a reader inquires about what she can do to help her chances of being chosen as the "winner" when a propert... read»
Obama Administration Asks Banks to Speed Up Loan Aid
Mark Wellborn | July 29th 2009
The Obama administration is looking for some help with its foreclosure prevention efforts. The Washington Post’s Renae Merle is reporting that o... read»
UrbanTurf Reader Asks: Capitol Hill Historic District or Old Town, Alexandria?
Mark Wellborn | July 28th 2009
In this installment of UrbanTurf Reader Asks, a reader who is looking for her dream row house in a dog-friendly neighborhood wonders if the Capitol Hi... read»
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