Lists & Rankings
The Top Five Condo Rooftops in the DC Area
When looking for a new home, outdoor space is always an amenity that ranks high on people’s wish list. Today’s article takes that into consideration and looks at the condos in the DC area with the best rooftops. “If you are comparing two buildings in similar price points, then you are probably more likely to go with the one with the better roof,” Jamie Test of CondoAuthority told UrbanTurf. “Most people are willing to pay five or ten grand more for that type of amenity.” » More
Leaning Left: Top DC-Area Zip Codes Supporting Barack Obama
Earlier this week, UrbanTurf examined the DC-area zip codes that look to be supporting John McCain for president. Today, in our second installment, we look at the areas in DC, Maryland and Virginia that seem to be favoring Barack Obama. » More
Leaning Right: Top DC-Area Zip Codes Supporting John McCain
With a week to go before the election, UrbanTurf decided to do some research to find out which DC-area zip codes are supporting John McCain and which are supporting Barack Obama. Today, we take a look at the top three zip codes in DC, Maryland and Virginia that look to be favoring Senator McCain, and on Wednesday we will do the same for Senator Obama. » More
Where to Buy: Virginia Neighborhoods with the Best Investment Potential
It is a new era for prospective home buyers in Virginia, who are now looking beyond places like Clarendon and Old Town, Alexandria to more suburban, lesser-known neighborhoods. With new developments and expanded modes of public transportation, these buyers are introducing themselves to areas in Virginia that used to be perceived as farther away from DC proper than some fly-over states. So, what are the Clarendons and Old Towns of the future? We hope to provide the answers in this piece. » More
Where to Buy: DC Neighborhoods with the Best Investment Potential
It is no secret that a handful of DC neighborhoods have undergone gentrification in the last ten to fifteen years. With that gentrification came major real estate appreciation, leaving many to say to themselves, “If I had only bought in that neighborhood a few years ago…” Logan Circle, Columbia Heights, and the U Street Corridor are perhaps the best examples. UrbanTurf decided to talk with a few real estate professionals to see what neighborhoods are ripe with the same type of investment potential that places like Columbia Heights and Logan Circle had in the 1990s. » More
Escape the City: Where to Buy Your Ideal Beach Home
This week, as Washingtonians escape the drab confines of their grayscale offices for the warm and colorful environs of nearby beaches, UrbanTurf will take a break from its city focus to look at beach communities near the nation’s capital. Today, we introduce you to five of these communities that vary in terms of the types of properties that are for sale and the demographic they attract in the summer. If you dream of one day buying a home on the beach, hopefully this article can help you narrow down the places that you might want to buy. » More
DC Metro’s Top 5 Neighborhoods for Foodies
Property prices are rarely, if ever, dictated by the food options in a certain neighborhood. That said, it will probably come as no surprise that some of the best neighborhoods in the DC area for restaurants are zip codes where the homes are not cheap. Basheer Murshed, long-time DC resident and wine director at the widely-praised Komi, was gracious enough to offer up his picks for the best areas when it comes to quality food spots. » More
The 7 Most Expensive Homes For Sale in DC
As the holiday weekend approaches, we here at UrbanTurf felt that an article for all the luxury real estate fanatics out there was in order. So, in honor of those readers and Donald Trump, who recently sold a home in Palm Beach, FL for $100 million, we did some research and came up with the seven most expensive single-family homes on the market in DC. » More
Best Areas for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Proximity to outdoor spaces usually plays a role when people are looking to buy a new home. So, we scoured the DC area for the best places to live if you are into rafting, running, hooping or just tossing the Frisbee. » More
Best Neighborhoods For Young Singles
The DC area has been lauded numerous times over the years as a destination for single men and women. However, making the list is the easy part. The tough part is figuring out which neighborhoods in DC are worthy of that label. » More
