Posts By Michele Lerner
Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author Michele Lerner, from most recent to least.
The Square Footage Game
Michele Lerner | June 26th 2013
Square footage is a hotly debated issue when it comes to buying a new home. When the listing information doesn’t include it, eyebrows are raised... read»
The Cons of Condo Board Membership
Michele Lerner | January 14th 2011
This is the second installment of a two-part series on the joys and pains of becoming a member of the condo or co-op board in your building. ... read»
The Pros of Joining Your Condo or Co-op Board
Michele Lerner | January 7th 2011
Early in 2010, UrbanTurf ran a two-part series on the joys and pains of becoming a member of the condo or co-op board in your building. Here is the fi... read»
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Rent vs. Buy: Cleveland Park
Michele Lerner | March 19th 2010
In Rent vs. Buy this week, UrbanTurf looks at Cleveland Park, a neighborhood whose mix of residential side streets and commercial buzz attracts young ... read»
Rent vs. Buy: Columbia Heights
Michele Lerner | March 12th 2010
In this week's Rent vs. Buy, UrbanTurf looks at Columbia Heights to gather estimates of rent and home prices in order to determine which makes more se... read»
Rent vs. Buy: Dupont Circle
Michele Lerner | March 4th 2010
In Rent vs. Buy this week, UrbanTurf looks at Dupont Circle to gather estimates of rent and home prices, in order to determine which makes more sense ... read»
A Development Grows in Brookland
Michele Lerner | March 2nd 2010
Brookland was once known as “Little Rome” for its Catholic connections, but as it becomes a mecca for artists, it may need to change its n... read»
Do Higher Condo Fees Mean Lower Listing Price?
Michele Lerner | March 1st 2010
Along with the mysterious nature of what condo fees cover, many homebuyers wonder how these fees affect unit prices. We will attempt to answer this qu... read»
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In this article, UrbanTurf will explain what special assessments are, how they work, ... read »
Nearly 1,400 residential units are on the boards around Union Market, about the same ... read »
Plans are moving forward at the site of a long-planned project in Ivy City, however w... read »
Up 8% year-over-year, it is the first time that prices have exceeded $800,000 for det... read »
If there was ever a place where the old adage “one man’s trash is another man’s... read »
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