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Posts By Tim Brown

Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author Tim Brown, from most recent to least.

Capitol Riverfront: Still Growing

Capitol Riverfront: Still Growing

Tim Brown | March 8th 2010

Despite being one of the areas in DC hit hardest by the economic downturn, Capitol Riverfront, Southeast DC’s neighborhood by the ballpark is sl... read»

The Push East: Trinidad, The Next Frontier

The Push East: Trinidad, The Next Frontier

Tim Brown | February 15th 2010

Long known for little more than its high crime rate, Trinidad is now developing a reputation as an area where an affordable housing stock is drawing t... read»

FHA Changes Could Have Substantial Effect on Condo Buyers

FHA Changes Could Have Substantial Effect on Condo Buyers

Tim Brown | February 8th 2010

A few weeks ago, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) introduced several changes to the guidelines it uses to lend mortgage products. The changes,... read»

The Presidential Party Crasher's Pad

The Presidential Party Crasher's Pad

Tim Brown | January 13th 2010

Last week, news broke that the third party "crasher" at the now-infamous White House state dinner runs a social club at a Mount Pleasant mansion. And ... read»

P.G. County Ranked 12th Worst Housing Market for 2010

P.G. County Ranked 12th Worst Housing Market for 2010

Tim Brown | January 11th 2010

A report released recently from the website Housing Predictor forecasts that Prince George’s County will be one of the worst performing markets ... read»

HUD Releases Updated Mandatory Settlement Cost Booklet

HUD Releases Updated Mandatory Settlement Cost Booklet

Tim Brown | January 7th 2010

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released a settlement cost booklet, Shopping for Your Home Loan that provides a compreh... read»

The Woodley Wardman: New Condos Amidst Old Money

The Woodley Wardman: New Condos Amidst Old Money

Tim Brown | January 6th 2010

The Woodley Wardman, a 39-unit, two-building condo project in Woodley Park, will be one of the first modern offerings in a neighborhood where new cond... read»

Predictions '10: What Will the Next Year Look Like?

Predictions '10: What Will the Next Year Look Like?

Tim Brown | January 4th 2010

Depending on whom you ask, the residential real estate market in 2010 will either be really good or really bad. After the jump, Tim Brown examines wha... read»

Will the Silver Line Drive Tyson's Condo Prices Higher?

Will the Silver Line Drive Tyson's Condo Prices Higher?

Tim Brown | December 30th 2009

Proximity to Metro ranks with location and parking as high on the wish lists of homebuyers in the DC area. In a region plagued by traffic congestion, ... read»

Restoring a House in the City

Restoring a House in the City

Tim Brown | December 28th 2009

For those of you searching for a late holiday gift, Ingrid Abramovitch's Restoring a House in The City may fit the bill for someone interested in home... read»

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