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James Weighs In: Should You Rent or Buy a D.C. Condo in 2026?

  • Post author: james
  • Post published:June 27, 2026
  • Post category:Blogs
Rent vs buy a Washington, D.C. condo in 2026 — DMV cost comparison hero image

From The Condo Report — your weekly Washington, D.C. condo and co-op briefing June 27, 2026 Reader Question: "With rates…

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James Weighs In: Your DC Condo Has a Buyer — You’re Just Pitching It to the Wrong One

  • Post author: james
  • Post published:June 21, 2026
  • Post category:Blogs
Your DC Condo Has a Buyer — Washington D.C. condo selling guide hero image

From The Condo Report — your weekly Washington, D.C. condo and co-op briefing June 18, 2026 Reader Question: "I've been…

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James Weighs In: Are You Paying for Amenities You’ll Never Use?

  • Post author: james
  • Post published:June 12, 2026
  • Post category:Blogs
DC condo amenities vs lower fees comparison — Washington D.C. buyer guide

From The Condo Report — your weekly Washington, D.C. condo and co-op briefing June 12, 2026 Reader Question: "I'm deciding…

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How to Add 11% to Your Home’s Value Before You Sell (And Most of It Won’t Cost You Much)

  • Post author: james
  • Post published:June 10, 2026
  • Post category:Blogs
Before and after home exterior showing pre-sale curb appeal improvements that add value

Everyone talks about the big renovations — the kitchen gut job, the master bath overhaul, the finished basement. But here's…

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James Weighs In: Should You Sell Your DC Condo or Hold and Rent It Out?

  • Post author: james
  • Post published:June 4, 2026
  • Post category:Blogs
Sell, rent, or hold your DC condo — decision framework for Washington DC condo owners in 2026

From The Condo Report — your weekly Washington, D.C. condo and co-op briefing June 3, 2026 Reader Question: "My HOA…

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James Weighs In: The Lender Rule Changing Condo Buying This Summer

  • Post author: james
  • Post published:May 29, 2026
  • Post category:Blogs
DC condo financing 2026 — Fannie Mae Limited Review rule change guide | dcmetrocondos.com

From The Condo Report — your weekly Washington, D.C. condo and co-op briefing May 27, 2026 Reader Question: "My lender…

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James Weighs In: Iconic View or Functional Layout — Which D.C. Condo Wins Long-Term?

  • Post author: james
  • Post published:May 21, 2026
  • Post category:Blogs
The Condo Report split-frame: iconic Washington Monument view versus a functional D.C. condo kitchen layout.

From The Condo Report — your weekly Washington, D.C. condo and co-op briefing May 20, 2026 Reader Question: "My fiancé…

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James Weighs In: What’s Actually Inside Your D.C. Condo Fee?

  • Post author: james
  • Post published:May 15, 2026
  • Post category:Blogs
Modern Washington, D.C. condo building at sunset with the Washington Monument in the distance, headline What’s Inside Your Condo Fee?
A smarter look at what you’re really paying for. The Condo Report.

From The Condo Report — your weekly Washington, D.C. condo and co-op briefing. “I’m comparing two condos in D.C. —…

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James Weighs In: Are Condo Special Assessments Always a Red Flag?

  • Post author: james
  • Post published:May 7, 2026
  • Post category:Blogs
Editorial illustration for Washington, D.C. condo special assessments article — pre-war D.C. condo building exterior with subtle Capitol skyline backdrop

Condo special assessments aren’t automatic red flags — the real signal is how the building is being run. Here’s how to tell a healthy assessment from a distressed one in Washington, D.C.

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James Weighs In: Should You Buy a Condo or a Co-op in Washington, D.C.?

  • Post author: james
  • Post published:May 1, 2026
  • Post category:Blogs
Condo vs. Co-op Washington, D.C. buying guide hero image with rowhouses and the U.S. Capitol.
Condo vs. Co-op in Washington, D.C. — a buyer's guide from James Grant of The Grant Group.

Reader Question: “I’ve been searching for a place in D.C. and keep running across listings labeled ‘co-op’ that look like…

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