March 9, 2025
The bill is intended to limit the HPRB’s ability to determine that a new construction project within a historic district is “incompatible” with Preservation Law if doing so would result in a reduction of floor area ratio, residential square footage, or dwelling unit density below what is currently permitted by zoning regulations or previously granted.
March 9, 2025
The amendments, introduced in 2024 as D.C. Law 25-243, requires the owner of the property, contractor or person applying for specific permits, to provide proof that their permit insurance will cover adjacent property owners for loss or damage
March 8, 2025
This legislation, dubbed "The Rental Act," is intended to protect DC's existing affordable housing supply and support the production of new affordable housing supply, as well as improving the affordable housing system for tenants and housing providers.
March 7, 2025
Multifamily arbitrage is leveraging inefficiencies in the pricing, financing, or management of multifamily properties to generate higher returns than traditional real estate investing.
March 4, 2025
On February 28th, DC revised its revenue forecast for the DC Budget and Financial Plan, with a $1.01 billion reduction spread over three years, approx. $342 million per year.
February 27, 2025
With all the cuts to government agencies like HUD, CFPB and GSA, what impact is the Project 2025 mandate having on the housing market?
February 27, 2025
While Alexandria City doesn't ban short term rentals outright, there are rules that predated the city's 2025 update.
February 22, 2025
DOGE cuts at Ginnie Mae have strained the agency and put 2.7 trillion in mortgage-backed-securities at risk.
February 19, 2025
Losing a job suddenly can be a traumatic experience. Sharing of resources can be helpful during this trying time. Here's what we found in the DC area.
February 18, 2025
Understanding the "neutral" interest rate and its impact on mortgage rates
February 14, 2025
Since Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2025, the U.S. has undergone a purge of federal agencies and jobs. The scope of workforce reduction is evolving, and its full impact will take months, even years, to assess.
February 2, 2025
Attorney opinion letters iin lieu of a title search? Relying on a lawyer's professional opinion about the status of a property's title, rather than conducting a comprehensive title search has drawbacks.
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