Posts tagged Homeownership
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$100k or no way: DC’s Home Purchase Assistance isn’t accessible to those who need it most
DC's Home Purchase Assistance Program seems to handicap those citizens it is intended to serve, preventing low-income and young people from participating in one of the greatest wealth-growth assets: home ownership. Keep reading…
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This is why I bought a fixer-upper instead of a flip house
To get everything we wanted in our dream house, including affordability, we compromised on the condition. Although we looked at “flipped” houses, we were concerned about the quality of the renovations. Keep reading…
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These nine charts explain wealth inequality in America (and what to do about it)
These charts illustrate that the racial wealth gap is growing and only continues to with age–and there's a lot more we can do to address the problem. Keep reading…
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I bought a house in Prince George’s County, and I’m really happy I did
There are a lot of complaints about affordability in the DC area, yet many people seem to have a mental block around a great alternative: living or buying a house in Prince George’s County. Keep reading…
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Should TOPA rights be scaled back for renters in single-family homes? Here’s the latest in DC’s debate.
Advocates continue to debate new TOPA legislation. Some say the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, or TOPA, lets tenants demand a payout in exchange for allowing a home sale to proceed. Others say it’s a tool for protecting renters and affordable housing that shouldn’t be weakened. Keep reading…
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Buying a home in the Washington region is especially hard if you’re physically disabled
As a woman living in the Washington area, I know all about the tight housing market. But because I’m physically disabled, I’m frustrated by more than just high prices. Despite being pre-approved to buy, it’s extremely hard to find an accessible place to live. Keep reading…
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I’m buying a home for the next phase of my life. Here’s what’s on my mind.
After two years of renting an overpriced apartment, I’m ready to get back into living in my own home. However, this time I’m in a committed relationship with near-term plans for children. Here's what I'm looking for in a new place to live. Keep reading…
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To escape poverty, buying a home beats investing in stocks
When lower income people rise to the middle class, it's good for everyone. It makes the city safer, improves the economy, and of course it's a huge social good on its own terms. Finding ways to help that happen is one of the most important things cities can do. And few things matter more to that equation than urban housing. Keep reading…
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Breakfast Links: Virginia tackles transportation
The Virginia General Assembly is reviewing multiple transportation bills during their 45-day session. The Capital Crescent Trail crossing in Bethesda is getting major safety improvements. DC spent more than $40 million for snow removal after 2016's blizzard, but a new audit shows that some of those funds may have been used improperly. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: 24 long days
Bring on the single-tracking; Sparks fly over digital billboards; Student loans to homeownership; Ben Carson for HUD Secretary?; Uncertainty for Women’s March on Washington; Kenilworth’s big moment; MoCo’s legal battle; Muni, hacked; And…. Keep reading…