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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
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
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»
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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
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
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
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
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»
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