July Home Sales Slip in DC, But Still Strong
Mark Wellborn | August 10th 2011
In July, pending home sales in the DC area fell more than expected, according to data released today by RealEstate Business Intelligence (RBI), but th... read»
UrbanTurf Reader Asks: Renting in DC and Getting the Most Bang for My Buck
UrbanTurf Staff | August 9th 2011
In this week’s installment of UrbanTurf Reader Asks, a recent DC transplant who has been couch surfing, inquires about where she can get the mos... read»
VA Loan Limits Unchanged Through End of 2011
Mark Wellborn | August 9th 2011
There is at least one government-backed home loan out there on which the limits will not drop come October 1. ... read»
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Downgrade Effect: Higher Rates, Elevated Inventory
Mark Wellborn | August 8th 2011
As the Dow took a nosedive on Monday following Standard & Poor's downgrading of the U.S. credit rating, Jonathan Miller weighed in on the MRIS blog wi... read»
Market Watch: 22207 -- The Busiest and Healthiest Zip Code in the Region?
Keith Gibbons | August 8th 2011
In Housing Market Watch this week, UrbanTurf looks at the northern Virginia zip code 22207, which is roughly squeezed in between the Potomac River and... read»
H Street Corridor Church to Become 49-Unit Condo Project
UrbanTurf Staff | August 8th 2011
Housing Complex got the scoop this past weekend as to what will become of the Faith Bible Church in the H Street Corridor. ... read»
Best New Listings: U Street, The Palisades, Takoma Park
Mark Wellborn | August 7th 2011
In this week's edition of Best New Listings, we look at an 1,100 square-foot two-bedroom in the U Street Corridor, a MacArthur Boulevard three-bedroom... read»
Circulator Adds Route East of the River
UrbanTurf Staff | August 5th 2011
DCist reports the unveiling of the DC Circulator's newest route, which represents the upstart bus system's foray East of the River.... read»
Rent is Too Damn Low for Jimmy McMillan
UrbanTurf Staff | August 5th 2011
In this week's departure from all things DC real estate-related, we learn that Jimmy McMillan of Rent is Too Damn High fame is being kicked out of his... read»
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