Cash Is King: 25% Of DC Homebuyers Paid Cash In 2025
UrbanTurf Staff | November 14th 2025
Cash remains one of the primary ways that homebuyers are purchasing in the District this year.... read»
Best New Listings: A Mid-Century In Kensington; A Bungalow In Takoma Park
UrbanTurf Staff | November 14th 2025
This week’s Best New Listings includes a mid-century three-bedroom in Kensington and an expanded bungalow in Takoma Park.... read»
6.24%: Long-Term Mortgage Rates Inch Up
UrbanTurf Staff | November 13th 2025
Freddie Mac reported 6.24% as the average on a 30-year mortgage on Thursday, up two points from last week.... read»
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Thursday's Must Reads
UrbanTurf Staff | November 13th 2025
James Monroe's former Oak Hill estate; Mamdani's potential upgrade; and are streateries done in DC?... read»
Airbnb Is About To Start Stocking Kitchens For Guests
UrbanTurf Staff | November 12th 2025
Bloomberg reported Wednesday that the home-sharing company has teamed up with Instacart for a three-month pilot program that allows guests to pre-orde... read»
The Pros And Cons Of A 50-Year Mortgage
UrbanTurf Staff | November 12th 2025
Floated recently by Donald Trump as a way to make homeownership more attainable, the proposal would stretch the standard 30-year mortgage out by two d... read»
The Shutdown Effect: A Chill On The October Market
UrbanTurf Staff | November 11th 2025
The effects of the federal government shutdown and broader economic uncertainty filtered into homebuyer and seller behavior across the DC area in Octo... read»
Under Contract: 2 To 10 Days
UrbanTurf Staff | November 10th 2025
In this week's Under Contract, we highlight homes near Meridian Hill Park and in Forest Hills that were recently snatched up by buyers.... read»
Monday's Must Reads
UrbanTurf Staff | November 10th 2025
A potential deal to end the shutdown; decluttering 101; and the Helsinki underground.... read»
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