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The Doorbell Enters the 21st Century

The Doorbell Enters the 21st Century

UrbanTurf Staff | August 23rd 2013

A new doorbell, dubbed the iDoorCam, allows you to see, hear and talk to anyone who comes to your stoop, reported uncrate. ... read»

One on One: DC's Diamond Hikers

One on One: DC's Diamond Hikers

Shilpi Paul | August 23rd 2013

In this edition of One on One, UrbanTurf chats with Peter and Margaret Bakke, siblings who decided to walk along the boundary of the District to visit... read»

Best New Listings: Under $250,000, A Stone Patio, and A Farmhouse

Best New Listings: Under $250,000, A Stone Patio, and A Farmhouse

Shilpi Paul | August 23rd 2013

In this week's edition of Best New Listings, UrbanTurf looks at a studio for less than $250,000 in Columbia Heights, a restored Cape Cod in Kent, and ... read»

Once Kids Start School, Where In DC Do Familes Move? Chevy Chase

Once Kids Start School, Where In DC Do Familes Move? Chevy Chase

Shilpi Paul | August 22nd 2013

In light of the starting school year, Trulia Trends analyzed which neighborhoods have more babies and toddlers than school-aged children, and vice ver... read»

Top 5 Bites: Gristle, Modern American and a Georgetown Wine Bar

Top 5 Bites: Gristle, Modern American and a Georgetown Wine Bar

Jamie Liu | August 22nd 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»

4.58: Highest Rates This Year

4.58: Highest Rates This Year

Shilpi Paul | August 22nd 2013

Mortgage rates reached a new high for the year, with Freddie Mac reporting 4.58 percent with an average 0.8 point as the average on a 30-year fixed-ra... read»

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»

DC Real Estate Guides

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