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DC Announces Annual Tax Sale With Over 5,000 Properties

DC Announces Annual Tax Sale With Over 5,000 Properties

Will Smith | July 31st 2009

The DC government will hold its annual tax sale from September 9th through the 11th. Tax liens on over 5,000 commercial and residential properties wil... read»

A Sure Thing: Real Estate Appreciation in Laguna Beach

A Sure Thing: Real Estate Appreciation in Laguna Beach

Mark Wellborn | July 31st 2009

The appreciation of real estate would be a sure thing if all homes were built into the side of a cliff that overlooked the ocean. In this week’s... read»

For $1.5 Million, Own JFK's First DC Home

For $1.5 Million, Own JFK's First DC Home

Mark Wellborn | July 31st 2009

This week's "If I Had $1.5 Million" listing is a special one: It is the first home that John F. Kennedy lived in when he moved to DC in 1946. More aft... read»

AOL Launches Site For Renters

AOL Launches Site For Renters

Will Smith | July 30th 2009

AOL has just launched a new website for renters. Called RentedSpaces, the site includes apartment listings plus a blog discussing topics related to re... read»

What Does $320K Buy You in DC?

What Does $320K Buy You in DC?

Mark Wellborn | July 30th 2009

This photo probably brings to mind Big Apple lofts that you have seen in the movies or on TV (at least it did for us). However, this two-bedroom, 1.5-... read»

The Lacey Has Just 8 Units Left

The Lacey Has Just 8 Units Left

Mark Wellborn | July 30th 2009

Price reductions at The Lacey, the 26-unit condo development at Florida Avenue and 11th Street NW (map) look to have resulted in a few sales. UrbanTur... read»

The Best Open Houses in the DC Area this Weekend

The Best Open Houses in the DC Area this Weekend

Mark Wellborn | July 30th 2009

This weekend's best open houses include a two-bedroom condo in Shaw with a $45K price reduction, the lowest-priced two-bedroom, two-bath condo in Dupo... read»

Hottest Market in the DC Area? Outside the Beltway

Hottest Market in the DC Area? Outside the Beltway

Will Smith | July 29th 2009

"Ring of Fire" no more. In 16 months, the Northern Virginia exurbs have swung from foreclosure wasteland to arguably the metro area's hottest market. ... read»

Ask An Agent: How Can I "Win" a Property That Has Multiple Offers?

Ask An Agent: How Can I "Win" a Property That Has Multiple Offers?

Mark Wellborn | July 29th 2009

In this week's installment of Ask An Agent, a reader inquires about what she can do to help her chances of being chosen as the "winner" when a propert... read»

Obama Administration Asks Banks to Speed Up Loan Aid

Obama Administration Asks Banks to Speed Up Loan Aid

Mark Wellborn | July 29th 2009

The Obama administration is looking for some help with its foreclosure prevention efforts. The Washington Post’s Renae Merle is reporting that o... read»

Evidence of a Bottom: Price Declines Keep Slowing Down

Evidence of a Bottom: Price Declines Keep Slowing Down

Will Smith | July 28th 2009

This is the second time in two weeks that we've gotten the opportunity to use that up-arrow graphic for an UrbanTurf article. Today our reason is posi... read»

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