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Will Mortgage Rates Hit 4 Percent This Year?

Will Mortgage Rates Hit 4 Percent This Year?

Shilpi Paul | May 23rd 2013

After hovering around record lows for a long period, are mortgage rates headed back towards 4 percent? Several experts think so. ... read»

How Fast Are Homes Selling in Your Neighborhood?

How Fast Are Homes Selling in Your Neighborhood?

UrbanTurf Staff | May 22nd 2013

Last week, we published lists of zip codes in the area where homes are selling the fastest and the slowest. If you didn't see your zip in either artic... read»

NYC Outlaws Airbnb, Will DC Follow Suit?

NYC Outlaws Airbnb, Will DC Follow Suit?

Shilpi Paul | May 22nd 2013

A recent court ruling made Airbnb illegal in New York City. Is DC next?... read»

Mapping DC's Vacant Real Estate

Mapping DC's Vacant Real Estate

Shilpi Paul | May 22nd 2013

While any loosening of the height limit is years away, DC does have another way to increase the amount of residences in the city: renovating and filli... read»

Multiple Bids: The Rowhouse With Sun Rooms and Porches

Multiple Bids: The Rowhouse With Sun Rooms and Porches

Shilpi Paul | May 21st 2013

In Multiple Bids, UrbanTurf showcases homes that we think will attract the attention of several buyers. This week, we look a three-bedroom rowhouse in... read»

220-Unit Residential Building And Harris Teeter Planned For Georgia Avenue

220-Unit Residential Building And Harris Teeter Planned For Georgia Avenue

Shilpi Paul | May 21st 2013

DC's Harris Teeter boom continues. A recently proposed project at the intersection of Georgia Avenue, Eastern Avenue and Kalmia Road would bring 220 r... read»

Alexandria's Largest Park Nears Phase 1 Completion at Potomac Yard

Alexandria's Largest Park Nears Phase 1 Completion at Potomac Yard

UrbanTurf Sponsor | May 21st 2013

With Potomac Yard slated for completion in 2016, developer Pulte Group is making huge strides toward the completion of Potomac Yard Park and a variety... read»

UT Reader Asks: Better Than Home Depot, Less Expensive Than Georgetown?

UT Reader Asks: Better Than Home Depot, Less Expensive Than Georgetown?

Shilpi Paul | May 21st 2013

In this installment of UrbanTurf Reader Asks, a DC homeowner with a fixer-upper is wondering what middle-of-the-road options exist for home renovation... read»

New App Calculates Total Cash Outlay For Homebuyers

New App Calculates Total Cash Outlay For Homebuyers

Shilpi Paul | May 20th 2013

Close It! calculates the total amount of cash required when closing on a home, including closing costs, monthly mortgage payments and all other associ... read»

Under Contract: Over $150,000 Above Asking

Under Contract: Over $150,000 Above Asking

Shilpi Paul | May 20th 2013

In Under Contract, UrbanTurf looks back at properties it has featured recently that were snatched up by DC's alert buyers. ... read»

The Hypothetical Home: New Listing Offers Land and a Travis Price Design

The Hypothetical Home: New Listing Offers Land and a Travis Price Design

Shilpi Paul | May 20th 2013

A plot of land at 2602 29th Street NW recently entered the market with a "choose your own adventure" twist.... read»

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