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»
McMillan's Planned Park May Start Construction in 2016
Shilpi Paul | March 4th 2013
Last Thursday, UrbanTurf published renderings of the park planned for the eventual redevelopment of the McMillan Sand Filtration site. On Sunday, Scot... read»
Friday Eye Candy: The Reclaimed Elevator Shaft Edition
UrbanTurf Staff | March 1st 2013
For your Friday afternoon viewing pleasure, we present a three-bedroom penthouse in the heart of Logan that embodies the phrase "urban turf", with exp... read»
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The Rent Versus Buy Calculator Put to the Test, Part II
Mark Wellborn | March 1st 2013
The New York Times Rent vs. Buy calculator is one of the go-to tools for those that are trying to make the decision between continuing to rent or buyi... read»
Inspiring Future Buyers To Renovate on Harvard Hill
Shilpi Paul | February 28th 2013
Real estate agent Ed Schneider is testing out an innovative tactic to attract buyers to a home that he will soon be putting up for sale. ... read»
DC's Central Park? A New Rendering of McMillan's Planned Park
Shilpi Paul | February 28th 2013
Check out what could be DC's (much smaller) version of New York's Central Park.... read»
This Week's Find: Takoma's Cutest Bungalow
Shilpi Paul | February 28th 2013
Takoma's bungalows are sought after for their woodwork, deep porches and homey feel. This Week's Find has all those features and a few more, which mig... read»
3.51: After Months of Rising, Mortgage Rates Drop
Shilpi Paul | February 28th 2013
Rates reversed their slow, but steady trend upwards this week. Freddie Mac reported 3.51 percent with an average 0.8 point as the average on a 30-year... read»
80-Unit Condo Project Coming to 11th and M Street
Shilpi Paul | February 28th 2013
An 80-unit condo development from Community Three Development is coming to the northeast corner of 11th and M Street NW.... read»
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