First-time Buyers
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under First-time Buyers, from most recent to least.
First-Timer Primer: Tax Relief for DC Homeowners
UrbanTurf Staff | July 13th
When you buy a home in the District, you will have to pay property taxes along with your mortgage and homeowner's insurance. Luckily, DC has a few way... read»
First-Timer Primer: Is This Condo Building Financially Healthy?
UrbanTurf Staff | July 6th
In this edition of First-Timer Primer, we look into the question of how to determine if a condo building where you are considering buying is in good f... read»
First-Timer Primer: How A Retirement Account Can Help Buy A Home
UrbanTurf Staff | July 2nd
A Roth IRA is one of those accounts that people feel is totally off limits until you reach the age of 59 1/2. But that is not entirely true.... read»
First-Timer Primer: How Do Mortgage Payments Work?
UrbanTurf Staff | June 29th
In this edition of First Timer Primer, we take a closer look at what you are actually paying for when it comes to sending in that monthly mortgage pay... read»
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The Aging First-Time Homebuyer
UrbanTurf Staff | November 5th 2025
If you picture a 30-something couple buying their first home, it is time to update that mental image.... read»
The Two Housing Markets
UrbanTurf Staff | November 4th 2024
A new report finds that the current housing market is split into two groups.... read»
First-Timer Primer Follow-Up: DC Homebuyer Assistance Programs, Part II
Nena Perry-Brown | June 14th 2022
As an addendum to our First-Timer Primer on DC’s homebuyer assistance programs, UrbanTurf is highlighting a couple of additional programs today.... read»
1 in 4 First-Time Buyers Will Use Stimulus Funds for Home Purchase
Nena Perry-Brown | February 8th 2022
A recent survey identifies stimulus funds as the second most-cited source of down payment funds.... read»
Is Cryptocurrency the New Down Payment For Millennials?
Nena Perry-Brown | January 10th 2022
A new survey says nearly 12% of first-time homebuyers sold cryptocurrency to make a down payment.... read»
60% of Young Adults Will Use Pandemic Savings for a Down Payment
Nena Perry-Brown | June 30th 2021
About 83% of the young adults surveyed had saved money in at least one spending category during the pandemic.... read»
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A look at the closing costs that homebuyers pay at the closing table.... read »
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Trammell Crow is looking to modify options for two parcels at the former McMillan San... read »
High Street Residential’s plans for a prominent corner in Shaw will have to wait a ... read »
The firm purchased 4040 N. Fairfax Drive, located steps from Ballston-MU Metro statio... read »
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