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Andrew Kohn

FHA Cracks Down on Mortgage Brokers

06-12-09
Andrew Kohn

http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2009060804?OpenDocument

"The Federal Housing Administration is tightening its review of mortgage professionals that are allowed to originate loans..."

Washington, DC: Adventures in Real Estate

06-11-09
Andrew Kohn

Interesting extreme fluctuation in property price....

http://meganmcardle.theatlantic.com/archives/2009/06/adventures_in_real_estate.php

"You explain the price gyrations on this nice looking, but pricey, one bedroom in Kalorama..."

Washington, DC: Condo Horror Story: Water-Damaged Walls Ripped Out Four Times in First Year

06-10-09
Andrew Kohn

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/2009/06/10/condo-horror-story-water-damaged-walls-ripped-out-four-times-in-first-year/


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Wilson House, 1215 10th Street

"When Amber McDonald bought her condo at the Wilson House in Shaw, she was excited to pick out the flooring and make other choices only afforded to those who bought their units before completion. But in the end, the fun details haven’t mattered as much as the most basic element of her purchase: the walls..."

Washington, DC: The Floridian Goes South?

06-09-09
Andrew Kohn

Such a cool buildings...

http://dcmud.blogspot.com/2009/06/floridian-goes-south.html

"Buyers at The Floridian condominium in Shaw received some unwelcome if unfortunately common news last week when they were informed they would be unable to settle on their contracts until a lien and lawsuit involving one of the lenders was resolved. The condo project at 919-929 Florida Avenue, by Kady Development, has been funded by "a number of different" lenders, including Bank of America. Contract holders have had their settlements delayed until the disputes are resolved..."

Washington DC Homeownership Expo and Foreclosure Clinic June 20

06-08-09
Andrew Kohn

http://newsroom.dc.gov/show.aspx/agency/dhcd/section/2/release/17119

"The DC Department of Housing and Community Development, in partnership with the Greater Washington Urban League, the DC Housing Finance Agency and the DC Housing Authority, will hold the "DC Homeownership Expo and Foreclosure Clinic" on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at the Washington Convention Center. This event, which will be held from 10 am - 2 pm, will provide residents with access to a variety of housing resources..."