Despite Lower Rates, Mortgage Demand Falls
UrbanTurf Staff | May 15th 2024
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported Wednesday that mortgage application volume to purchase a home fell 2% last week, as long-term rates fe... read»
Under Contract: Another 48 Hours
UrbanTurf Staff | May 15th 2024
This week's Under Contract features two homes that we wrote about last Friday that have already found buyers.... read»
Hotels, A Public Park and The 1,400 Units In The Works For Union Market
UrbanTurf Staff | May 15th 2024
Nearly 1,400 residential units are on the boards around Union Market, about the same number that have delivered in the area over the past two years.... read»
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Rent Vs. Buy: The New York Times Relaunches Housing Calculator
UrbanTurf Staff | May 13th 2024
Fifteen years ago, the original calculator launched, integrating a number of factors that go into the decision-making process.... read»
The Price For A House in The DC Area Hit A New High in April
UrbanTurf Staff | May 13th 2024
Up 8% year-over-year, it is the first time that prices have exceeded $800,000 for detached homes.... read»
DC-Area Home Prices Shatter Record in April
UrbanTurf Staff | May 10th 2024
The median price of a home in the region in April rose to $640,000, well above the previous record for the area.... read»
Best New Listings: 140 Years in Hyattsville, 100 Years in Bethesda
Ashley Hopko | May 10th 2024
This week's Best New Listings includes a four-bedroom home in Hyattsville, a chic Dupont condo overlooking a cathedral and a two-story Bethesda bungal... read»
Long-Term Mortgage Rates Fall For First Time Since March
UrbanTurf Staff | May 9th 2024
Freddie Mac reported 7.09% as the average on a 30-year mortgage, down 13 basis points from last week.... read»
UrbanTurf Listings: New This Week
UrbanTurf Staff | May 9th 2024
UrbanTurf Listings is a premium property listings service that showcases some of the most appealing for-sale homes from across the DC metropolitan are... read»
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