$169 a Month: The Difference a Year Makes in Interest Rates
UrbanTurf Staff | May 5th 2015
One year ago, the average on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 4.29 percent. Last week, Freddie Mac reported 3.68 as the average on this type of loan.... read»
Demolition at Hine School Development to Start in May, Delivery Still Scheduled for June 2017
UrbanTurf Staff | May 5th 2015
Once demolition is complete, excavation and vertical construction will begin at the Eastern Market site. ... read»
What Around $550,000 Buys You in DC
UrbanTurf Staff | May 5th 2015
In this edition of What X Buys, UrbanTurf looks in the $540,000 to $575,000 range to see what options are available to a DC buyer on this budget.... read»
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Tesla Introduces a Home Battery
Lark Turner | May 1st 2015
The battery can be used for powering a home during an outage or to manage fluctuations in energy for properties with solar panels.... read»
Best New Listings: Turn-of-the-Century in Brookland and The Hill's Premier Block
Lark Turner | May 1st 2015
UrbanTurf looks at a small home in Brookland, a one-bedroom in Dupont and a four-bedroom townhouse on the Hill's premier boulevard. ... read»
The Ivy City Renaissance
Lark Turner | April 30th 2015
An influx of investment is changing the fortunes of this long-neglected neighborhood.... read»
3.68%: Mortgage Rates Move a Bit Higher
UrbanTurf Staff | April 30th 2015
Long-term mortgage rates moved up on Thursday following mixed economic news from earlier in the week. ... read»
Architect Travis Price Lists Unique Rock Creek Park Home
UrbanTurf Staff | April 30th 2015
At night, the glass that makes up the entire rear section of the home is illuminated like an 18th-century streetlight. ... read»
$12,493 a Month: DC's Most Intriguing Loft Hits the Rental Market
UrbanTurf Staff | April 29th 2015
The owner's penthouse at the Pierce School has come online as one of the most expensive rentals in the city. ... read»
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