by Prime Editorial Staff | Aug 15, 2017 | Industry, Local, Real estate
Since 2016, a tax amendment has been in the works in DC that has the potential to save first-time homebuyers thousands of dollars in closing costs. The “First-time Homebuyer Tax Benefit Amendment Act of 2016” awaits only the signature of Mayor Muriel Bowser to be...
by Prime Editorial Staff | Jul 25, 2017 | Real estate, Uncategorized
Thanks to shows like HGTV’s Flip or Flop, wrecking balls and sledgehammers often jump to mind when someone says the word remodel. But if a seller is thinking of making upgrades for the market alone, is it worth their investment of time and money? It’s difficult to...
by Prime Editorial Staff | Feb 26, 2017 | Industry, Legal, Local, Settlement
From the historic cobblestone streets of Georgetown to the shimmering sidewalks of City Center, it’s no wonder why Washington, D.C. is the highest ranked city to live in the Northeast by U.S. News and World Report. 2017 continues the renaissance of DC’s historic...
by Prime Editorial Staff | Dec 23, 2016 | Industry, Legal, Local, Settlement
Short-term peer-to-peer lodging has become a preferred style of accommodation for travelers globe-wide. With Washington D.C. a popular traveler’s holiday destination, lodging platforms like Airbnb are a fast-growing source of extra income for many homeowners. However,...
by Prime Editorial Staff | Oct 31, 2016 | Industry, Legal, Local, Settlement
The 11th Street Bridge Park re-imagines a defunct bridge span as a new citizen destination for recreation and entertainment. The resulting park will be an economic anchor for the surrounding neighborhoods, and provide economic opportunities for residents, during...
by Prime Editorial Staff | Aug 22, 2016 | Industry, Legal, Local, Settlement
As the D.C. real estate market continues to thrive, more and more residents seek to create value in the rapidly developing DMV area. Perceived barriers to entry deter many prospective investors from participating in this fast growing — and lucrative — market. However,...
by Prime Editorial Staff | Jun 7, 2016 | Industry, Legal, Local, Settlement
Changes to D.C.’s zoning code have been in the works for years. They’re scheduled to take effect this year. If you want to build or buy in the District, now is the time to learn about those changes and what they can mean to you. One change will let more homeowners add...