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Homeowners Renovating More, Moving Less

Homeowners Renovating More, Moving Less

Shilpi Paul | January 20th 2012

For the first time in years, homeowners have increased the money that they are putting toward renovations, The Wall Street Journal reported this morni... read»

This Week's Find: Where Jane Fonda Put Her Feet Up

This Week's Find: Where Jane Fonda Put Her Feet Up

Shilpi Paul | January 20th 2012

Logan Circle Victorians have their fair share of interesting history, but the current owners of This Week's Find still get mail from a resident with a... read»

What $1,000 Rents You in DC

What $1,000 Rents You in DC

Shilpi Paul | January 19th 2012

This week in What X Rents You, UrbanTurf looks in the $1,000 to $1,100 a month range to see what the DC area rental market has to offer. ... read»

One on One: CAS Riegler

One on One: CAS Riegler

Shilpi Paul | January 19th 2012

Starting this week, UrbanTurf will be sitting down with all types of folks who have their fingers in some aspect of the DC residential real estate wor... read»

3.88: Another Week, Another Record Low For Mortgage Rates

3.88: Another Week, Another Record Low For Mortgage Rates

UrbanTurf Staff | January 19th 2012

This morning, Freddie Mac reported 3.88 percent with an average 0.8 point as the average on a 30-year fixed mortgage, a new record low. ... read»

Sleeping With Strangers: The Airbnb Primer

Sleeping With Strangers: The Airbnb Primer

Shilpi Paul | January 18th 2012

The popularity of Airbnb, the website where regular folks can temporarily rent out a room in their house (or the whole house), has forever changed peo... read»

Deep Throat Renovation: Bob Woodward's New and Improved Watergate Apartment

Deep Throat Renovation: Bob Woodward's New and Improved Watergate Apartment

UrbanTurf Staff | January 18th 2012

UrbanTurf recently learned that Bob Woodward's Watergate-era apartment has been transformed, but the eventual tenants could have a little trouble re-e... read»

Shaw's Progression Place Up For Sale

Shaw's Progression Place Up For Sale

Shilpi Paul | January 18th 2012

Progression Place, the mixed-use development currently under construction near the Shaw/Howard Metro Station is reportedly looking for a buyer. ... read»

Community Weighs in on Walter Reed Redevelopment

Community Weighs in on Walter Reed Redevelopment

Shilpi Paul | January 18th 2012

Neighbors who live near Walter Reed met with DC agency staff for an open house last night to comment on various aspects of the Army medical center's r... read»

New Report Shows Increase in DC Rents by Apartment Size

New Report Shows Increase in DC Rents by Apartment Size

UrbanTurf Staff | January 17th 2012

Housing search engine HotPads recently released a report that breaks down the increase in rent in the DC area by unit size. ... read»

The 21st Century Version of the Kit House

The 21st Century Version of the Kit House

Shilpi Paul | January 17th 2012

If entrepreneur Charlie Kamps has his way, your next house will be delivered via FedEx.... read»

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