3.52: Rates Move Up a Smidge
Shilpi Paul | March 7th 2013
After a slight drop last week, long-term mortgage rates moved up by just a hundredth of a point on Thursday.... read»
Under Contract: Gone in About a Week
Shilpi Paul | March 7th 2013
In Under Contract, UrbanTurf looks back at properties it has featured recently that were snatched up by DC's alert buyers. In this edition, we cover h... read»
Georgetown Heating Plant Auctioned For $19.5 Million
UrbanTurf Staff | March 6th 2013
On Wednesday, the Georgetown Heating Plant was auctioned off for $19.5 million, following several weeks of online paddle raising by five anonymous bid... read»
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Trulia: Asking Prices Up 7 Percent, Inventory Falling
Shilpi Paul | March 5th 2013
Asking prices for homes across the country are now 7 percent higher than they were a year ago, reported Trulia on Tuesday, while inventory fell 23 per... read»
A $50,000 Anacostia Rowhouse: The Before Photos
Shilpi Paul | March 5th 2013
Yesterday, UrbanTurf featured a pretty stunning renovation of an Anacostia rowhouse purchased for $54,000. Today, we got our hands on what the home lo... read»
What $445,000 Buys You in the DC Area
Shilpi Paul | March 5th 2013
In What X Buys You this week, UrbanTurf takes a look at properties on the market in the $445,000 range to give readers an idea of what type of homes a... read»
31-Unit Condo Project Planned For Petworth, Delivering Spring 2014
UrbanTurf Staff | March 4th 2013
A new 31-unit condo project with ground-floor retail is planned for the 3900 block of Georgia Avenue NW. The expected delivery date is Spring 2014. ... read»
A $50,000 Anacostia Rowhouse, Transformed
Shilpi Paul | March 4th 2013
Inspired by a blog and a renovated home, K Leszczak bought an Anacostia rowhouse for $50,000 in very rough condition and went to work. ... read»
The Rare Affordable Unit Resale
Shilpi Paul | March 4th 2013
A modern two-bedroom condo just above the U Street Corridor in a newish building is being sold well below-market rate. But not everyone is eligible to... read»
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