Evening Star building put up for sale
D.C.’s iconic Evening Star building has hit the market, and the trophy asset is expected to draw a flurry of interest from investors worldwide. bizjournals.com |
Smart homeowners assess insurance needs
Homeowners in the Washington area are relatively lucky when it comes to homeowners insurance. The average cost of coverage is less than $700 a year in Maryland and Virginia, well below the national average, and slightly more than $1,000 annually in the District. And locals have plenty of coverage... feeds.washingtonpost.com |
Tax credit fuels surge in April home sales
Homebuyers rushed to take advantage of government incentives and record-low mortgage rates in April, giving the housing market its biggest boost in five months. Real estate economics - Business - Government - Real estate - Construction and Maintenance pheedo.msnbc.msn.com |
Regulator for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac targets some developer fees
The Federal Housing Finance Agency on Thursday proposed that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should not be allowed to invest in mortgages that allow developers to collect fees years after homes are built. The FHFA, which regulates the two government-controlled companies, said it plans to restrict them... Freddie Mac - Fannie Mae - Apple - Macintosh - Operating Systems feeds.washingtonpost.com |
Shuttered schools remain stalled, empty in D.C.
Shuttered schools remain stalled, empty in D.C. feeds.bizjournals.com |