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
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
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»
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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
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
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
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
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
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»
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