First-timer Primer
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under First-timer Primer, 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»
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First-Timer Primer: The Mortgage Pre-Approval Process
UrbanTurf Staff | June 29th
As home buyers get the itch to look for a home and start to venture out to open houses, it will behoove them to go through the pre-approval process.... read»
First-Timer Primer: How Much Cash Do You Need to Buy a Home?
UrbanTurf Staff | June 29th
To help home buyers and sellers both novice and seasoned, UrbanTurf is running a series of primer articles this week about the buying and selling proc... 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»
First-Timer Primer: Maryland’s Home Buyer Assistance Programs
UrbanTurf Staff | March 30th
In April, UrbanTurf looked at programs in the District that help homebuyers defray costs. This week, we take a look at a similar list for homeowner-... read»
First-Timer Primer: DC's Home Buyer Assistance Programs
UrbanTurf Staff | March 24th
DC's homebuyer assistance programs can be a bit complex. This edition of First-Timer Primer aims to provide some clarity.... read»
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