Above Asking: From Chevy Chase to the Hill
UrbanTurf Staff | September 2nd 2016
In this edition of Above Asking, UrbanTurf takes a look at two recently-featured homes that went for more than their listed price.... read»
Capitol Hill Tenant Offering TOPA Rights to the Highest Bidder
Nena Perry-Brown | September 1st 2016
While TOPA was enacted to protect tenants from potentially advantageous landlords and buyers, UrbanTurf was recently made aware of an instance where a... read»
Mortgage Rates Rise Heading Into Labor Day
UrbanTurf Staff | September 1st 2016
On Thursday morning, Freddie Mac reported 3.46 percent with an average 0.6 point as the average on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, up from 3.43 percent... read»
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Logan Circle Market on Cruise Control as Median Prices Approach $700,000
Nena Perry-Brown | August 30th 2016
As UrbanTurf continues our examination of how DC-area housing markets have fared thus far in 2016, this week's Home Price Watch is all about Logan Cir... read»
The Muted Enthusiasm for McMansions in the DC Area
Nena Perry-Brown | August 30th 2016
Trulia has released a study examining how the premium to purchase a McMansion, which was once in high demand and epitomized the suburban lifestyle, ha... read»
Six Metro Stations to See Wi-Fi Service for Pilot Program
Nena Perry-Brown | August 30th 2016
Metrorail passengers passing through six stations will have access to free, public Wi-Fi -- and a real-time train tracking feature -- as part of a pil... read»
Under Contract: Ten Days or Less
UrbanTurf Staff | August 29th 2016
In this installment of Under Contract, UrbanTurf looks at three recently-featured homes that went under contract in times ranging from 48 hours to ten... read»
Built-Ins Taken to Another Level in Brazil
UrbanTurf Staff | August 26th 2016
Built-ins in Washington, DC homes typically border a fireplace or in some cases might take up an entire wall. But nowhere in the city are there built-... read»
Living in DC's Smallest House
UrbanTurf Staff | August 26th 2016
This week, UrbanTurf is re-running an article from a few years ago that looks at what it is like to live in one of DC's smallest houses. ... read»
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