Information empowers you to make smart decisions in the aggressive, fast-paced DC real estate market. Learn to calculate DC real estate values, price a Washington DC home for sale, and buy new construction. Compare condos and co-ops. Understand home appraisals, capital gains tax rules, closing costs for DC real estate transactions, 1031 exchanges and what to expect from a DC home inspection. Explainers on everything from agents and agreements to DCRA housing code standards, landlord licenses and the dangers of buying house flips. resources, links and lists to help you before, during and after your transaction.