UT Reader Asks: Does It Make Financial Sense To Pay Down My Mortgage Faster?
Shilpi Paul | February 14th 2013
In this installment of UrbanTurf Reader Asks, a DC homeowner with a growing cash flow inquires about the pros and cons of paying down his mortgage fas... read»
DC’s Hidden Dining Scene
Rebecca Cooper | February 14th 2013
Sometimes, you want to go where nobody knows your name. Or the bar’s name. Luckily, when it comes to eating (or imbibing) under wraps, DC’... read»
3.53: Rates Remain Steady
Shilpi Paul | February 14th 2013
This week, long-term mortgage rates remain at their highest average since September 2012. ... read»
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What $1,800 Rents You in the DC Area
Shilpi Paul | February 13th 2013
This week in What X Rents You, UrbanTurf looked in the $1,800 a month range for the DC area to see what that price point gets you.... read»
Art Gallery, Restaurants and 400,000 Square Feet of Residences For Randall School
Shilpi Paul | February 12th 2013
The vacant Randall School building at Half Street and I Street SW will eventually house an art gallery and restaurants, and an adjacent new building w... read»
A Montessori Charter School For Ward 5?
Shilpi Paul | February 12th 2013
In early April, the DC Public Charter School Board will consider applications for a new round of charter schools. And one of those applications would ... read»
Northern Exchange 50% Sold Out After Penthouse Release
UrbanTurf Staff | February 12th 2013
Last weekend, the penthouses were released at Northern Exchange, and on Monday, UrbanTurf learned that over 50% of the units at the new 14th Street de... read»
168 Women For Every 100 Men in Cleveland Park
Shilpi Paul | February 12th 2013
In honor of Valentine's Day, Trulia's chief economist examined the DC area to find out where women outnumber men, and vice versa. ... read»
377-Unit Apartment Project Breaks Ground Next to Union Station
UrbanTurf Staff | February 11th 2013
On Monday morning, officials gathered to ceremonially break ground at 701 2nd Street NE, a mixed-use development that will sit directly to the east of... read»
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