loading...
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»

What Salary Do You Need to Afford a One-Bedroom in DC? $47,640

What Salary Do You Need to Afford a One-Bedroom in DC? $47,640

UrbanTurf Staff | August 16th 2013

A resident of the DC metro area needs a salary of at least $47,640 in order to afford the market rent for a one-bedroom, reported WAMU on Thursday. ... read»

Friday Eye Candy: The $49 Million Loft

Friday Eye Candy: The $49 Million Loft

UrbanTurf Staff | August 16th 2013

For your Friday afternoon viewing pleasure, we give you a look at a 30,000 square-foot, 8-bedroom loft in an 1862-built Tribeca building. ... read»

Best New Listings: The One-Bedroom Edition

Best New Listings: The One-Bedroom Edition

Shilpi Paul | August 16th 2013

In this week's special edition of Best New Listings, UrbanTurf looks at three new one-bedroom options in the DC area. ... read»

Why Isn't DC's Residential Architecture More Adventurous?

Why Isn't DC's Residential Architecture More Adventurous?

Shilpi Paul | August 16th 2013

While DC is populated by stately historic buildings and charming Victorian rowhouses, many of the new residential buildings tend to take a similar for... read»

The Detective and the Architectural Statement

The Detective and the Architectural Statement

Mark Wellborn | August 15th 2013

In 2003, Jeff Speck moved to DC to become design director at the National Endowment for the Arts, and almost immediately began looking for an empty lo... read»

Top 5 Bites: The Week in DC Foodie News

Top 5 Bites: The Week in DC Foodie News

Jamie Liu | August 15th 2013

UrbanTurf has evolved its weekly Neighborhood Eats column into Top 5 Bites, in which food and drink contributor Jamie Liu highlights the most importan... read»

4.40: Mortgage Rates Remain Unchanged

4.40: Mortgage Rates Remain Unchanged

Shilpi Paul | August 15th 2013

Mortgage rates held steady, remaining unchanged since last week. On Thursday morning, Freddie Mac reported 4.40 percent with an average 0.7 point as t... read»

Nimble Imby: R Street Institute Acquires In My Backyard Blog

Nimble Imby: R Street Institute Acquires In My Backyard Blog

UrbanTurf Staff | August 15th 2013

Michael Hamilton's IMBYdc blog has found a supporter in a like-minded DC-based think tank. ... read»

The Villages at Dakota Crossing Offers A Completely Walkable D.C. Community

The Villages at Dakota Crossing Offers A Completely Walkable D.C. Community

UrbanTurf Sponsor | August 15th 2013

The Villages at Dakota Crossing is a new community of spacious townhomes in NE DC. Built with its own "Main Street" of local shops, and located just a... read»

DC Extended Stay Properties Start Offering Free Bike With A Room

DC Extended Stay Properties Start Offering Free Bike With A Room

UrbanTurf Staff | August 14th 2013

An extended-stay property company with two locations in the DC area has started offering free bikes to its residents.... read»

DC Real Estate Guides

Short guides to navigating the DC-area real estate market

We've collected all our helpful guides for buying, selling and renting in and around Washington, DC in one place. Start browsing below!