What's Hot: DC Council Paves Way For A New Type Of Building
DC Needs An ENERGY STAR Infusion
Mark Wellborn | March 9th 2009
One of our favorite area real estate bloggers, Dewita Soeharjono aka UrbanTrekker, recently sat down with Sam Rashkin, the National Director of ENERGY... read»
The Best New Listings in the DC Area
Mark Wellborn | March 9th 2009
Our favorite new listings this week include a renovated two-bedroom condo in an old Victorian mansion in Columbia Heights, a three-bedroom home in Che... read»
Getting on the Bandwagon: UrbanTurf Twitters
Will Smith | March 6th 2009
UrbanTurf has joined Twitter, the 140-character broadcasting service that has gone from geek-toy to mainstream communication tool in the last few week... read»
Friday's "If I Had $1 Million" Listing
Mark Wellborn | March 6th 2009
This Friday marks the beginning of a new feature on UrbanTurf where we choose a listing that we would love to make an offer on if we had the money. To... read»
Get the (free) newsletter:
Get the (free) newsletter:
Freddie Mac's Rental Plan for Victims of Foreclosure
Mark Wellborn | March 6th 2009
Freddie Mac launched the REO Rental Initiative yesterday that gives qualified tenants and former owners the option to lease their foreclosed propertie... read»
Mr. Spitzer Goes to Washington
Mark Wellborn | March 6th 2009
Disgraced ex-NY governor Elliot Spitzer is returning to DC, but this time it's for legitimate reasons. His father's real estate company, where he now ... read»
Arlington, Virginia: A Great Success Story
Will Smith | March 5th 2009
Yesterday we posted about this month's cover story in The Atlantic, How the Crash Will Reshape America. In the article, author and urban theorist Rich... read»
Last Night's HPAP Meeting: Money for Your Home
Mark Wellborn | March 5th 2009
Last night, UrbanTurf headed over to the Adams Morgan offices of Housing Counseling Services, Inc. to hear the latest on the Home Purchase Assistance ... read»
Details of Obama's Foreclosure Plan
Mark Wellborn | March 4th 2009
The guidelines for President Obama’s foreclosure prevention program were released today, and the Washington Post’s Renae Merle has coverag... read»
DC: A Suburb of New York City
Will Smith | March 4th 2009
In a recent interview with NPR, renowned urban theorist and author of The Rise of the Creative Class Richard Florida characterizes DC as a suburb... read»
From Our Archives: Should Friends Buy Property Together?
Mark Wellborn | March 4th 2009
The familiar refrain of “It’s a great time to buy” might be irritating people who would love to do just that, but don’t have t... read»
UrbanTurf Listings showcases the DC metro area's best properties available for sale.
Most Popular... This Week • Last 30 Days • Ever
Cash-out refinancing is a popular financial strategy that allows homeowners to conver... read »
A dormant stretch of Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase may soon see new development.... read »
In this week's Above Asking, we feature a mid-century modern home in Alexandria that ... read »
The greater DC luxury housing market's most expensive recent sales in 2026 span the f... read »
The Mall is revamping its food kiosks; DC developer passes; and what you can do about... read »
DC Real Estate Guides
Short guides to navigating the DC-area real estate market
We've collected all our helpful guides for buying, selling and renting in and around Washington, DC in one place. Start browsing below!
First-Timer Primers
Intro guides for first-time home buyers
Unique Spaces
Awesome and unusual real estate from across the DC Metro
