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UT Reader Asks: Should You Split Renovation Work Between Contractors?

UT Reader Asks: Should You Split Renovation Work Between Contractors?

UrbanTurf Staff | January 16th 2014

In this installment of UrbanTurf Reader Asks, a reader wants to know if it is suitable to split renovation work between two different contractors. ... read»

450 Planned Residences Would Continue Pentagon City Transformation

450 Planned Residences Would Continue Pentagon City Transformation

Lark Turner | January 16th 2014

Early plans are in the works to replace an empty office building in Pentagon City with a large residential project. ... read»

At 278 Square Feet, DC's Original Micro-Unit Hits Market

At 278 Square Feet, DC's Original Micro-Unit Hits Market

UrbanTurf Staff | January 16th 2014

Developers designing true micro-units should take note of a Columbia Heights studio that hit the market late Wednesday. At 278 square feet, it is the ... read»

DC's Disappearing Children

DC's Disappearing Children

UrbanTurf Staff | January 15th 2014

The Urbanophile revealed recently that the percentage of residents under the age of 18 in Washington, DC is one of the lowest of any U.S. city. ... read»

What $500,000 to $600,000 Buys You in the DC Area

What $500,000 to $600,000 Buys You in the DC Area

Lark Turner | January 15th 2014

In What X Buys You this week, UrbanTurf takes a look at properties on the market priced in the $500-$600K range to give readers an idea of what type o... read»

Chuck Schumer and Dick Durbin Need a Roommate

Chuck Schumer and Dick Durbin Need a Roommate

Lark Turner | January 15th 2014

The real-life Alpha House near the Capitol is looking for a housemate as one of its members retires this year. ... read»

Once a Likely Wal-Mart, New York Avenue Site Up for Sale

Once a Likely Wal-Mart, New York Avenue Site Up for Sale

Lark Turner | January 14th 2014

A 15-acre plot of land on New York Avenue NE is up for sale after a deal with Wal-Mart expired in the fall, The Washington Post reports.... read»

This Week's Find: Indoor/Outdoor Loft Living on Church Street

This Week's Find: Indoor/Outdoor Loft Living on Church Street

Lark Turner | January 14th 2014

In the heart of Logan Circle, This Week's Find offers the kind of outdoor space most city dwellers only dream about.... read»

From the Door to the Fridge: The Most Useful Smart Home Devices

From the Door to the Fridge: The Most Useful Smart Home Devices

UrbanTurf Staff | January 14th 2014

Refrigerators that tell you when you need something at the store. Door locks that can be programmed via a smartphone. UrbanTurf looks at the most usef... read»

Rents Drop at DC Area's Class B Apartments as Vacancies Rise

Rents Drop at DC Area's Class B Apartments as Vacancies Rise

Lark Turner | January 14th 2014

A recently-released report reveals that vacancy rates for Class B apartments have risen in Northern Virginia and DC, but remain low in suburban Maryla... read»

Under Contract: In U Street and Dupont

Under Contract: In U Street and Dupont

UrbanTurf Staff | January 13th 2014

In Under Contract, UrbanTurf looks back at properties it has featured that were snatched up by buyers in the DC area. ... read»

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