The D.C. native and political activist is contemplating running for mayor of New York.
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A moderation in price appreciation as well as increasing inventory is expected to result in a balance of power between buyers and sellers.
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REAL ESTATE MATTERS | Without one you might not know where your property lines are and what land around your home is yours.
TOWN SQUARE | Lying about Income was the most common type of fraud.
The listings range from $4.5 million to $18 million.
BUYING NEW | Condominium is part of the bustling Downtown Crown area of Gaithersburg, Md.
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ASK THE BUILDER | I’ve seen many good things happen over the past 25 years with respect to building products, and I’ve seen disturbing trends emerge with respect to product longevity and the quality produced by tradespeople who build your new homes and additions.
TOWN SQUARE | The house has high ceilings with exposed beams, stone fireplaces and arched windows with views of nearby mountains.
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The previous owners handed over keys and codes for keyless entry systems and alarms at your closing, but it’s possible there are other keys floating around that they forgot to collect. Changing your locks and resetting key codes should be a priority for security.
The 30-year fixed-rate average hit a seven-year high last week. But that doesn't mean you still can't get a low rate when buying a home or refinancing a loan.
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REAL ESTATE MATTERS | We’re big believers that when you buy a home you should obtain not only a title insurance policy that protects the lender on that purchase, but an owner’s policy as well.
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