As Mortgage Rates Hit Nearly 4-Year High, the DC-Area Market Feels the Chill
UrbanTurf Staff | October 2nd
Buyers hoping for a more forgiving autumn got a reality check this week, as the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 7.28%.... read»
Best New Listings: Six Decades of History in Takoma, Show-Stopping Outdoor Kitchen in Cleveland Park
UrbanTurf Staff | October 2nd
This week’s Best New Listings includes a foursquare that spent six decades with one family in Takoma, and a renovated Colonial in Cleveland Park wit... read»
A Proposed DC Bill Would Offer Library of Pre-Approved Housing Plans
UrbanTurf Staff | October 1st
A new bill would give builders a shelf of ready-made housing plans that the city has already checked.... read»
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A Zoning Fix Could Clear the Way For One Of DC’s Biggest Residential Projects
UrbanTurf Staff | September 30th
A paperwork snag is holding up one of the larger for-sale housing projects in the works in DC, and the developer is asking the city to fix it quickly.... read»
New Homes In DC Area Are Selling for 8% Less Per Square Foot Than Existing Homes, Per Report
UrbanTurf Staff | September 29th
To be clear, this doesn't necessarily mean that a comparable newly built home is cheaper than a comparable resale.... read»
The 5 Zip Codes in the Maryland Suburbs With the Highest Home Price Appreciation in 2026
UrbanTurf Staff | September 29th
Home price growth has picked back up in parts of suburban Maryland, with four zip codes seeing double-digit gains.... read»
From Mansion Conversion To SunTrust Plaza: The 280 Units Coming To Adams Morgan And Mount Pleasant
UrbanTurf Staff | September 28th
The past year has been one of progress for the residential pipeline in Adams Morgan and Mount Pleasant.... read»
A Look at What is Covered By Home Insurance
UrbanTurf Staff | September 28th
Today, we take a closer look at home insurance.... read»
7% Is Back: Mortgage Rates Hit 20-Month High
UrbanTurf Staff | September 25th
Freddie Mac reported 7.03% on the 30-year rate this week, up from 6.95% the week before and 6.30% a year ago.... read»
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