The Square Footage Game
Michele Lerner | June 26th 2013
Square footage is a hotly debated issue when it comes to buying a new home. When the listing information doesn’t include it, eyebrows are raised... read»
What $400,000 Buys You in the DC Area
Shilpi Paul | June 26th 2013
In What X Buys You this week, UrbanTurf takes a look at properties on the market in the $400,000 range to give readers an idea of what type of homes a... read»
The Newest Apartment Tool For Landlords Launches in DC
Shilpi Paul | June 26th 2013
Craigslist has another competitor in the apartment rental market: Zumper, a start-up that hopes to stand out from the crowd with a few features and ap... read»
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220 Apartments Headed For Navy Yard?
Shilpi Paul | June 25th 2013
Navy Yard may be getting another residential project. Greystar and RCP Development Company are planning a 220-unit residential building at 82 I Street... read»
Case-Shiller: Home Prices Rise 12.1 Percent Nationally
UrbanTurf Staff | June 25th 2013
Home prices rose 12.1 percent nationally between April 2012 and April 2013, according to the Case-Shiller report released this morning. ... read»
Three Teams Left To Bid On Walter Reed Site
Shilpi Paul | June 24th 2013
Three teams are now in the running to mastermind the redevelopment of the Walter Reed site, reported Washington Business Journal. ... read»
Unique Spaces: The R Street Firehouse
Shilpi Paul | June 24th 2013
Former churches, schools and firehouses have the potential to become some of the most interesting homes in this city, if a creative owner takes the ti... read»
First-Timer Primer: 10 Ways To Tell If a Home Renovation is Well Done
Shilpi Paul | June 24th 2013
Since DC's housing market is full of newly renovated houses and condos of variable quality, this first-timer primer offers a few tips on how to tell t... read»
Under Contract: Truxton Circle and Ivy City
Shilpi Paul | June 24th 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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