Best Of 2009
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Best Of 2009, from most recent to least.
Best Fashion Statement of 2009: UrbanTurf T-Shirt
UrbanTurf Staff | December 18th 2009
You didn't think we were going to make it all the way through this series without a little bit of self-promotion did you? More narcissistic indulgence... read»
Best City Block of 2009: 5th and K Streets NW
Mark Wellborn | December 18th 2009
While it may be still in transition, the nascent Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood, and specifically the intersection at 5th and K Streets NW, has se... read»
The Best (and Craziest) Real Estate News Outside of DC in 2009
Mark Wellborn | December 18th 2009
It was a tough choice for this category between the insanity of the Las Vegas house market and a story of the smallest apartment in Manhattan. We went... read»
Best Tip for New Condo Buyers: Demand a Free Parking Space
Will Smith | December 17th 2009
A number of new condo projects selling units in 2009 have more parking than they need, which means buyers are in a great position to ask for a free sp... read»
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The Best Listing of the Year (For Well-Paid Lobbyists)
Mark Wellborn | December 17th 2009
Earlier this week, we profiled the best new listing of 2009 for what we deemed "mere mortal" homebuyers. Today, we head into the thin air of DC's luxu... read»
Best Condo Conversion: View 14
Mark Wellborn | December 16th 2009
For far too long, View 14 sat empty and under construction on the corner of 14th Street and Florida Avenue NW. When the leasing office opened on Novem... read»
Best Up-and-Comers in 2009: Redfin.com, Streetcars and FHA Loans
Mark Wellborn | December 16th 2009
2009 was full of trends, developments and websites (just look at this one!) that increased in popularity and utility during the year. After the jump, ... read»
Best Live/Work Space: Fathom Creative
Mark Wellborn | December 16th 2009
Drew Mitchell and Bill Fischer have given new meaning to the idea of a home office. As co-principals of the web design and marketing firm Fathom Creat... read»
Best Neighborhood Debate: Is H Street Worth It?
Mark Wellborn | December 15th 2009
Nothing seems to arouse debate in this city like neighborhood talk. No matter the question, you can be sure that you will get an impassioned response.... read»
Best New Tech for DC Real Estate Scene: Google Street View
Mark Wellborn | December 15th 2009
Even though it was introduced in mid-November of last year, we believe that Google Street View's arrival in DC is worthy of a mention on this year's B... read»
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DC's homebuyer assistance programs can be a bit complex. This edition of First-Timer ... read »
DC and Virginia lead the way in terms of where prices have risen the most this year.... read »
When it comes to financing a home purchase, a 30-year mortgage is one of the most com... read »
Pocket listings are growing in popularity in the low-inventory market in the DC regio... read »
The London-style carriage house was originally built in 1892 as part of the Frasier M... read »
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