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UrbanTurf Reader Asks: Which Property Will Have the Better Resale Value?

UrbanTurf Reader Asks: Which Property Will Have the Better Resale Value?

Mark Wellborn | August 4th 2009

In this installment of UrbanTurf Reader Asks, a reader who has narrowed her property search down to two condos wonders which has the better investment... read»

The Changing Face of Cleveland Park

The Changing Face of Cleveland Park

Mark Wellborn | August 4th 2009

Is Cleveland Park losing its allure? The recent closings of neighborhood stores and hints that homes currently on the market are over-priced indicate ... read»

Tuesday's Deal of the Week

Tuesday's Deal of the Week

Mark Wellborn | August 4th 2009

This week's Deal of the Week is a three-bedroom house in Chevy Chase that is considered a good deal even by other real estate professionals in the are... read»

Mortgage Rates Level Off After Taking a Little Ride

Mortgage Rates Level Off After Taking a Little Ride

Mark Wellborn | August 3rd 2009

Thirty-year fixed-rate mortgage rates rose slightly last week from 5.2 percent to 5.25 percent. Rates seem to be leveling off after taking a little bi... read»

Buyers: Be Prepared to Show All Your Financial Details

Buyers: Be Prepared to Show All Your Financial Details

Mark Wellborn | August 3rd 2009

Prospective home buyers in the DC area should expect to be very open about their financial situation. The Washington Post had a piece this weekend ind... read»

The Best New Listings in the DC Area

The Best New Listings in the DC Area

Mark Wellborn | August 3rd 2009

This week's best new listings include a renovated one-bedroom condo in Mount Pleasant, a three-bedroom townhouse in between the U Street Corridor and ... read»

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»

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