Posts by Amanda Abrams
Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author Amanda Abrams, from most recent to least.
Langdon: The Northeast Neighborhood That Few Know About
Amanda Abrams | July 29th 2011 | 7 Comments
Unless you’re pretty familiar with DC's northeast quadrant, the neighborhood of Langdon might feel like the far side of the moon. But with a solid... read »
Rockville Town Square: Despite the Dynamism, Still Somewhat Generic
Amanda Abrams | July 22nd 2011
Rockville Town Square is the kind of development that makes “new urbanism” fans smile. The developers succeeded in creating a mix of retail,... read »
Cathedral Heights: Do You Know Where That Is?
Amanda Abrams | July 14th 2011 | 2 Comments
Chat with folks on the street in Cathedral Heights and they can’t even seem to agree on a name for the neighborhood. But the slender area that lies... read »
Potomac: A Suburb on Steroids
Amanda Abrams | July 7th 2011 | 2 Comments
Almost everything in Potomac, Md. is oversized. The houses are huge, the lawns are wide, and in order to live here, one needs to have a pretty large... read »
Shaw: The Duke’s Former Stomping Ground
Amanda Abrams | June 30th 2011 | 3 Comments
While many of DC's communities have taken off in the past few years, attracting hordes of new residents and developing commercial areas to serve... read »
Lyon Village: Developing An Air of Exclusivity?
Amanda Abrams | June 16th 2011 | 5 Comments
Its cute houses and immediate access to Clarendon’s many offerings have made Lyon Village one of the more attractive Arlington neighborhoods in which... read »
Riverdale Park: A Town Looking For Its Identity
Amanda Abrams | June 2nd 2011
Somehow, Riverdale Park in Prince George’s County has slipped under the radar of public attention. The community is rarely mentioned in local media... read »
Glover Park: One of DC’s Preppier and More Family-Friendly Neighborhoods
Amanda Abrams | May 26th 2011 | 1 Comment
Second only to Georgetown in its preppiness factor, the northwest DC neighborhood of Glover Park has also made a name for itself as a destination for... read »
Crestwood: An Island of Serenity East of the Park
Amanda Abrams | May 19th 2011
For some it is hard to believe that there is a neighborhood with green lawns, expensive houses, and quiet streets virtually devoid of traffic just to... read »
Tysons Corner: Radical Change Could Be On The Way
Amanda Abrams | May 5th 2011
Residents of a future Tysons Corner will find it hard to believe that their lively, walkable neighborhood was once the Washington region’s poster... read »
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The Mint, a new 21-unit condo project from PERS Development at 4th Street and Rhode... read »
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Kalorama: A Posh View From Embassy Row
Shilpi Paul
May 11th | 4 Comments
The small neighborhood of Kalorama emerged during a period of rapid development in DC's history,... read »
- Kalorama: A Posh View From Embassy Row
- Michigan Park: A Newsletter-On-Your-Doorstep Community
- Wheaton: A Foodie Magnet on the Verge of Change
- Forest Hills: Ambassadors and Adventurous Architecture
- Woodridge: Big Houses, A Dusty Commercial Strip and Potential
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DC Area Home Prices Rise 11.2 Percent
Shilpi Paul
May 10th | 7 Comments
DC area home prices rose 11.2 percent in April, the largest increase for prices in almost six... read »
- DC Area Home Prices Rise 11.2 Percent
- The Pursuit: A Skype-Bought Home
- In 40 Years, Your Home Will Be Taken Away
- What’s in a Wardman? A Short Overview of DC’s Most Prevalent Architecural Style
- DC Could Be a Renter’s Market By Late 2012
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New Boutique Condo Project Hits the Market in Columbia Heights
UrbanTurf Staff
April 24th | 1 Comment
A new 5-unit condo project hit the market in Columbia Heights today from the same developer that... read »
- New Boutique Condo Project Hits the Market in Columbia Heights
- Condos, Condos, Condos for Adams Morgan
- 19-Unit Condo Project Coming to Adams Morgan
- Ace Hotel Inspiration: Standard Eleven To Deliver This Summer
- Euclid Street Condo Conversion Enters the Market
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Abdo Returns to Logan With 30-Unit Project
UrbanTurf Staff
May 2nd | 8 Comments
Developer Jim Abdo made his name in Logan Circle, and is now returning to the neighborhood with a... read »
- Abdo Returns to Logan With 30-Unit Project
- Thomason House, New 13-Unit Project, to Deliver in December
- New 22-Unit Condo Project Coming to H Street Corridor
- DC’s Mid-Sized Condo Boom
- H Street Corridor Condo Project To Almost Double in Size
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Should DC Follow LA in Teaching Residents How to Green Their Homes?
Shilpi Paul
May 7th | 2 Comments
While LEED certification is quickly becoming standard for new buildings in DC, residents in the... read »
- Should DC Follow LA in Teaching Residents How to Green Their Homes?
- RiverSmart Homes Will (Eventually) Enhance My Garden
- Pepco Buys Award-Winning Solar Decathalon House
- Real Estate Foundation Greenprint Partners With ULI
- Best Green Effort of Year: The Electric Car Charging Station
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Deal of the Week: Georgetown on the Cheap
UrbanTurf Staff
May 8th | 1 Comment
Georgetown is known for a lot of things, but reasonably priced homes for the mere mortal is not one... read »
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Testing the Waters: How Much For a Columbia Heights Row House?
UrbanTurf Staff
May 9th | 7 Comments
A reader who wants to rent his three-bedroom row house in Columbia Heights recently wrote in to... read »
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Market Watch: Logan Circle, Columbia Heights, Dupont Circle
Keith Gibbons
November 28th | 5 Comments
Housing Market Watch returns this week after a little hiatus as Keith Gibbons takes a closer look... read »
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This Week’s Find: From Pie to Hooch to Heroin to Home
Shilpi Paul
March 28th | 7 Comments
Built in 1860, This Week's Find has a past that includes life as a pie factory and clearing house... read »
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A 33-Foot Wide Living Room in Kalorama
Shilpi Paul
May 17th | 1 Comment
In This Week's Find, we take a look at a home whose layout reaches into the house next door. ... read »
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Do I Deserve Financial Compensation?
UrbanTurf Staff
May 7th | 11 Comments
In this installment of UrbanTurf Reader Asks, a reader who recently moved into a rental building in... read »
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What $330,000 Buys You in DC
Shilpi Paul
May 16th | 6 Comments
In What X Buys You this week, UrbanTurf takes a look at properties on the market in the $325,000 to... read »
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Best New Listings: A Tudor, A Co-op and Chocolate Mint in the Garden (Week of May 18th)
Shilpi Paul
May 18th | 0 Comments
In this week's edition of Best New Listings, we look at a Tudor tucked away off 16th Street, a... read »
- Best New Listings: A Tudor, A Co-op and Chocolate Mint in the Garden (Week of May 18th)
- Best New Listings: Georgetown, Kent and Logan Circle (Week of May 11th)
- Best New Listings: Deceptive Facade, High Tech Renovations and a Beautiful Backyard (Week of May 4th)
- Best New Listings: Dupont Dog Owner, The Turret House, 1927 Craftsman (Week of Apr 27th)
- Best New Listings: Petworth Wardman, Carly Simon Condo and a Light-Filled Row House (Week of Apr 20th)
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The Priciest and Largest Plot of Land in DC Hits the Market
UrbanTurf Staff
May 18th | 2 Comments
UrbanTurf has learned that a 1.25 acre plot of land has hit the market in Cleveland Park, making it... read »
