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Why Real Estate Agents Have Thrived in an Internet World

Why Real Estate Agents Have Thrived in an Internet World

Shilpi Paul | August 21st 2013

On Thursday, former Housing Complex reporter Lydia DePillis looked at why real estate agents are thriving in a DIY, internet world.... read»

5.39 Million: Existing Home Sales Shoot Up in July

5.39 Million: Existing Home Sales Shoot Up in July

UrbanTurf Staff | August 21st 2013

Existing home sales in July rose 17.2 percent versus a year ago as for-sale inventory increased for the sixth straight month. ... read»

What $530,000 Buys You in the DC Area

What $530,000 Buys You in the DC Area

Shilpi Paul | August 21st 2013

In What X Buys You this week, UrbanTurf takes a look at properties on the market in the $519,000 to $549,000 range to give readers an idea of what typ... read»

From a Bus Into A Tiny Home

From a Bus Into A Tiny Home

Shilpi Paul | August 20th 2013

One architecture student decided to test out his skills on a school bus, turning a dilapidated old vehicle into a mobile home that sleeps six. ... read»

Off the Beaten Turf: The Sensory Deprivation Tank

Off the Beaten Turf: The Sensory Deprivation Tank

Shilpi Paul | August 20th 2013

In this edition of Off the Beaten Turf, we tried out an experience that was a welcome break from our typical plugged-in, email-checking state: spendin... read»

New Details Released For 60-Unit Project at 14th and Wallach

New Details Released For 60-Unit Project at 14th and Wallach

Shilpi Paul | August 20th 2013

Originally planned as 75 units, the residential project planned for 14th and Wallach Street NW will likely now have 60 units and aims to keep with the... read»

Roby Thompson: Decades of Knowledge and Trust in DC Real Estate

Roby Thompson: Decades of Knowledge and Trust in DC Real Estate

UrbanTurf Sponsor | August 20th 2013

Roby Thompson is a 25-year veteran of the DC real estate industry with the business acumen of a bygone era. ... read»

Outsourcing Ikea Trips: TaskRabbit Launches in DC

Outsourcing Ikea Trips: TaskRabbit Launches in DC

UrbanTurf Staff | August 19th 2013

A website that allows people to outsource jobs and errands to willing workers in their city (for a price) launched in DC on Monday. ... read»

Home Price Watch: Affordability in Hyattsville

Home Price Watch: Affordability in Hyattsville

Shilpi Paul | August 19th 2013

A few weeks ago, UrbanTurf restarted its semi-regular feature, Home Price Watch, where we analyze the housing markets in various zip codes around the ... read»

The Downloadable (And Free) Piece of Furniture

The Downloadable (And Free) Piece of Furniture

UrbanTurf Staff | August 19th 2013

There is now a 2.0 option for the do-it-yourself furniture folks out there. ... read»

Under Contract: A Penthouse and a Cohousing Unit

Under Contract: A Penthouse and a Cohousing Unit

Shilpi Paul | August 19th 2013

In Under Contract, UrbanTurf looks back at properties it has featured recently that were snatched up by DC's alert buyers. ... read»

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