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: DC's Home Buyer Assistance Programs
Lark Turner | April 4th 2023
DC's homebuyer assistance programs can be a bit complex. This edition of First-Timer Primer aims to provide some clarity.... read»
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First-Timer Primer: The Ins and Outs of Renter's Insurance
Lark Turner | June 21st 2017
Last year, UrbanTurf reported that only 34 percent of renters had acquired renter's insurance, but that number would likely be higher if tenants under... read»
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»
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Back in 2022, the DC Zoning Commission gave the green light to a large mixed-use deve... read »
Opening for sales this spring, The Brownstones at Westbard Square will feature 101 ne... read »
Donohoe presented plans on Thursday evening for a new multi-family residential projec... read »
Even with two large apartment buildings delivering in Northern Virginia's National L... read »
The main story for the DC region's housing market in February was the supply of homes... read »
- Raze Application Looks To Pave Way For 700-Unit Development in Brookland
- Coming Soon: New EYA Brownstones at Westbard Square in Bethesda
- Early Plans Unveiled For 130-Unit Development in Friendship Heights
- 3 Down, 7 To Go: A Look At The Thousands of Units Coming to National Landing
- The Return of Supply And Four Other Interesting Stats From The February Housing Market
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