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4.50: Mortgage Rates Take a Dip

4.50: Mortgage Rates Take a Dip

Shilpi Paul | September 19th 2013

Interest rates took a bit of a dip this week. On Thursday morning, Freddie Mac reported 4.50 percent with an average 0.7 point as the average on a 30-... read»

Trulia: Buying is 31 Percent Cheaper Than Renting in DC Area

Trulia: Buying is 31 Percent Cheaper Than Renting in DC Area

UrbanTurf Staff | September 19th 2013

Despite rising home prices, it is still cheaper to buy a home than to rent one in the DC area, according to a report published today by Trulia. But th... read»

Brand New Condos & Townhomes from the Low $300s

Brand New Condos & Townhomes from the Low $300s

UrbanTurf Sponsor | September 19th 2013

Greenbelt, MD, now offers condominiums and townhomes by Ryan Homes from the low $300s and luxury townhomes by NVHomes from the low $400s.... read»

DC's New Condo Supply Will Take 3 Years to Balance Out

DC's New Condo Supply Will Take 3 Years to Balance Out

Shilpi Paul | September 18th 2013

In light of recent news regarding the massive imbalance in construction of new apartment units to condo units, UrbanTurf is re-publishing an article f... read»

Sweat Equity: 3 Fixer-Uppers Around DC

Sweat Equity: 3 Fixer-Uppers Around DC

Shilpi Paul | September 18th 2013

Instead of What X Buys You this week, UrbanTurf is doing something a little different: we found three properties, with prices ranging from $299,000 to... read»

This Week's Find: An Adams Morgan Home Office

This Week's Find: An Adams Morgan Home Office

Shilpi Paul | September 18th 2013

Many industrial-style lofts and loft-like units look like they could double as cool office space. In This Week's Find, UrbanTurf gets a sneak peek at ... read»

High Vacancies, Low Households Equals Slow Construction

High Vacancies, Low Households Equals Slow Construction

UrbanTurf Staff | September 17th 2013

By in large, most key indicators point to a continued turnaround in the housing market. However, housing starts remain well below their normal levels.... read»

Where Will You Send Your Kids to School?

Where Will You Send Your Kids to School?

Shilpi Paul | September 17th 2013

When it's time to send your kids to school, will you stay in your current neighborhood or move to one with better options? Let us know your preference... read»

The 5 Things To Know About DC Property Taxes

The 5 Things To Know About DC Property Taxes

UrbanTurf Staff | September 17th 2013

With all the news surrounding property taxes over the past few weeks, UrbanTurf wanted to put together a quick primer on the topic.... read»

Home Price Watch: Townhouse Prices Increase By 35 Percent in 20008

Home Price Watch: Townhouse Prices Increase By 35 Percent in 20008

Shilpi Paul | September 16th 2013

This week in Home Price Watch, we are taking a look at 20008, a zip code that encompasses portions of Forest Hills, Van Ness, Cleveland Park, Woodley ... read»

Under Contract: One Week or Less

Under Contract: One Week or Less

Shilpi Paul | September 16th 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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