New Columbia, the 51st State?
Nena Perry-Brown | May 9th 2016
On Friday, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser led the "New Columbia Statehood Commission" in drafting a constitution, the first step on the road to a petition for... read»
Above Asking: The Popular Neighborhood Premium
Nena Perry-Brown | May 9th 2016
In this edition of Above Asking, UrbanTurf takes a look at two homes in hot neighborhoods that went for well above the listed prices.... read»
Busboys and Poets Anacostia Opening Pushed to Summer 2017
Nena Perry-Brown | May 6th 2016
Two years after local restauranteur Andy Shallal signed a letter of intent to open a Busboys and Poets location East of the River, he hopes to be able... read»
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The Mount Vernon Triangle/Chinatown Development Rundown
Nena Perry-Brown | May 5th 2016
UrbanTurf has been taking another look at the upcoming residential developments in area neighborhoods this year. Below, we run down what is in the pip... read»
Mortgage Rates Head Back Down Towards 2016 Lows
UrbanTurf Staff | May 5th 2016
On Thursday, Freddie Mac reported that the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 3.61 percent with a 0.6 percent.... read»
Construction to Begin on NYC's Floating Public Park
Nena Perry-Brown | May 5th 2016
Remember the floating public park proposed as a transformation of a New York City pier? Construction is starting this summer.... read»
Brookland Station Nearly Sold Out
UrbanTurf Sponsor | May 5th 2016
Brookland Station is located two blocks from the Brookland Metro station and features 16 condos built out of eight brick-exterior townhomes. This week... read»
The 8-Year Rise of Petworth Home Prices in Three Charts
Nena Perry-Brown | May 4th 2016
The DC area housing market took a hit in 2008, but the impacts varied widely depending on the neighborhood. UrbanTurf has been taking an early 2016 lo... read»
Minor Modifications Sought for Shapiro Residences at Union Market
Nena Perry-Brown | May 4th 2016
The development has narrowed down the number of units and parking spaces for one of the buildings, and looks to have more habitable space on the penth... read»
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