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Cracks in foundation ( fissures dans la fondation)

While out looking at properties for an investor client of mine, I noticed concerning cracks on the foundation of this house. Take a look for yourself. Foundation issues can be…

Mold

Went out with a client of mine to look at potential investment property. We were informed of the mold. Well, we were in for a surprise. We elected not to…

L ‘inspection D un condo a Washington DC

Chenoa fund

The Chenoa fund is administered by the CBC mortgage agency. It is designed to facilitate home-ownership by providing down payment assistance to qualified buyers. The assistance can be used for…

Short sale.

A short sale is a transaction in which the Seller is selling a property at a price lower than the amount he/she owes the bank. The bank is the ultimate…

REO: Real Estate Owned

An REO property, is a property that has gone through the foreclosure procedures and failed to sell at a foreclosure auction. After the Auction, the property goes back into the…

DC residential building height restriction

The Cairo building was completed in 1894. After completion, it was the tallest building in Washington DC. During that time, in the US, skyscrapers and tall residential buildings were being…

DOPA

DOPA: the District Opportunity to Purchase Act. It has been designed to promote Rental housing affordability in DC. DOPA helps with affordability by helping maintain the current number of affordable…

French Drain

A French drain is a trench covered with gravel or rock containing a perforated pipe that steers water away from an area. A French drain can be installed indoor or…

TOPA in DC

As of July 3, 2018, single family dwellings are exempt from TOPA . There is an exception, current tenants who are elderly or have a disability, retain their TOPA rights…

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Rates improvement

Rates have been improving lately. lower rates can help lower monthly payments or Help qualify for a higher price point.

Airbnb Regulations

As of October 1st 2019 new regulations will be implemented in DC for operating an Airbnb or similar platforms. In fact, owners wishing to use airbnb or similar platforms, will…

Census 2020

During the last census in 2010, Children under the age of 5 were undercounted. Hence, giving an inaccurate figure about them. Unfortunately, most people are unaware of the importance of…

Homeready from Fannie Mae

The homeready program could be a good alternative for folks with limited funds. Unlike FHA or other programs, this program allows borrowers to put as little as 3% down. One…

Using a 203k Loan to purchase a property.

Sometimes finding the perfect home can prove to be challenging. IN fact, you might find it, however it might might be in dire need of work. What do you do.…

Discussing with Paul about the reason for holding instead of selling.

The Journey Begins

Thanks for allowing me to be part of your journey! Finding the right property is a journey. A journey of discovering new things, a journey of hope, a journey pointing…

Home equity loan’s interest deduction

One of the appeals in purchasing a real estate property is the ability to use the equity. In fact, families have been using the equity for expenses such as school…