
Why Some Condos Are Harder to Finance in Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia
TLDR Condo financing hinges on building health, reserves, owner-occupancy, litigation, and insurance readiness. Warrantable condos qualify for conventional loans; non-warrantable often require pricier portfolio loans. Neighborhood factors like mixed-use ratios and investor share can stall underwriti
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What Happens After You Go Under Contract in the DMV (That Most Buyers Are Never Told)
Your offer was accepted. You are officially under contract on a home in Washington DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia. This is the moment most real estate content stops being useful. The celebration happens, the “congratulations” texts roll in, and buyers are left to navigate one of the most finan
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