Posts By Lark Turner
Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author Lark Turner, from most recent to least.
Buying with Friends: What You Should Know
Lark Turner | September 25th 2023
Here are some precautions to take before buying real estate with a buddy.... read»
The Essential Guide to Being an Amateur Landlord in DC
Lark Turner | June 5th 2023
Our guide for amateur landlords who don't really know what they're doing.... read»
First-Timer Primer: Zoning and Your Planned Rowhouse Addition
Lark Turner | September 6th 2022
Before deciding to build an addition to your rowhouse, find out whether you'll need to get a zoning exception or variance.... read»
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First-Timer Primer: Renting Out Your Basement
Lark Turner | June 7th 2016
UrbanTurf talked to a reader who recently bought a house with a rentable English basement for details on what to consider in this scenario.... read»
Dupont Circle is Getting a Long-Term, Corporate-Stay Micro-Hotel
Lark Turner | July 2nd 2015
A project originally slated to contain micro-units will now be built as a 50-unit micro-hotel after securing approval Tuesday from the Board of Zoning... read»
4.08: Mortgage Rates Reach New 2015 High
Lark Turner | July 2nd 2015
With the summer buying season in full swing, mortgage rates keep climbing.... read»
$100,000 for a Garage in Columbia Heights
Lark Turner | June 30th 2015
A 2,000 square foot garage is on the market in Columbia Heights for $100,000.... read»
With Pop-Up Restrictions in Effect, DCRA Outlines Rules
Lark Turner | June 29th 2015
Permits in the city's R-4 districts that haven't yet been issued will be subject to the new rules.... read»
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A Cathedral Heights condominium—located on Cathedral Avenue—with outstanding buil... read »
In this article, UrbanTurf will explain what special assessments are, how they work, ... read »
Plans are moving forward at the site of a long-planned project in Ivy City, however w... read »
Nearly 1,400 residential units are on the boards around Union Market, about the same ... read »
Up 8% year-over-year, it is the first time that prices have exceeded $800,000 for det... read »
- Two Bedrooms with Two Balconies on the Market in Amenity-Packed Cathedral Heights Condominium
- What Are Special Assessments in Condo Buildings and What Do They Cover?
- Douglas Development Pitches Large Warehouse For New City Site Along New York Avenue
- Hotels, A Public Park and The 1,400 Units In The Works For Union Market
- The Price For A House in The DC Area Hit A New High in April
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