Information that 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, TOPA laws and the dangers of house flips.