New Tool Measures Grocery, Restaurant and Public Transit Access in DC
Shilpi Paul | April 11th 2013
ChoiceMaps, which launched on Thursday, illustrates the accessibility and choice of neighborhood amenities like restaurants, grocery stores, schools a... read»
Will Columbia Pike Be NoVa's H Street Corridor?
Shilpi Paul | April 11th 2013
With the arrival of Capital Bikeshare and a coming streetcar line, Columbia Pike hopes to one day garner the reputation that many revived DC corridors... read»
3.43: Mortgage Rates Drop
Shilpi Paul | April 11th 2013
After staying above 3.5 percent for several months, long-term mortgage rates dropped below that benchmark this week. ... read»
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What X Rents You: The Vacation Loft Edition
Shilpi Paul | April 10th 2013
In a special edition of What X Rents You, UrbanTurf scrolled through Airbnb and found a few lofts for rent in interesting locations throughout the cou... read»
DC Home Prices Hit Highest Level on Record
UrbanTurf Staff | April 10th 2013
Home prices in the District of Columbia rose 13.6 percent in the last 12 months to a median sales price of $460,000, the highest on record for the cit... read»
This Week's Find: The Best View in Georgetown
Shilpi Paul | April 9th 2013
This Week's Find has earned a long list of awards and accolades, and all the praise is deserved. A 1999 renovation turned the Georgetown home into a w... read»
Is a Parking Lot the Solution To Logan Circle's Parking Woes?
Shilpi Paul | April 9th 2013
At a recent forum on parking in Logan Circle, Jack Evans' office mentioned that the city was exploring the idea of using a parking lot to take some ca... read»
Under Contract: The Greenest Home, A Bungalow and A Penthouse
Shilpi Paul | April 9th 2013
In Under Contract, UrbanTurf looks back at properties it has featured recently that were snatched up by DC's alert buyers. ... read»
14th Street's Central Union Mission Condo Project to Begin Construction in June
Shilpi Paul | April 9th 2013
The current occupants of the Central Union Mission at the southeast corner of 14th and R Streets NW will be moving in about a month, and construction ... read»
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