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A Mortgage Conundrum

A Mortgage Conundrum

UrbanTurf Staff | March 22nd 2012

A young couple in DC wants to buy a new condo while keeping their current unit to rent out. But that is proving to be easier said than done. ... read»

Neighborhood Eats: DC Reynolds Opens, Toki/Acqua al 2 Chefs Team Up

Neighborhood Eats: DC Reynolds Opens, Toki/Acqua al 2 Chefs Team Up

Rebecca Cooper | March 22nd 2012

DC Reynolds becomes Petworth's newest neighborhood bar, Boqueria, Bohem open, and a triple threat of chefs are opening a new spot.... read»

Mortgage Rates Above 4 Percent For First Time Since October

Mortgage Rates Above 4 Percent For First Time Since October

Shilpi Paul | March 22nd 2012

In light of positive economic news, long-term mortgage rates hopped back above 4 percent today for the first time since October 2011.... read»

This Week's Find: Breezy Contemporary Interior in a Capitol Hill Row House

This Week's Find: Breezy Contemporary Interior in a Capitol Hill Row House

Shilpi Paul | March 22nd 2012

Many renovated Capitol Hill row houses have modern elements, but This Week's Find's open, linear, airy interior feels particularly bold.... read»

The Forgotten Buildings of Anacostia

The Forgotten Buildings of Anacostia

Shilpi Paul | March 21st 2012

In a piece for Greater Greater Washington today, John Muller writes about the current state of forgotten, empty buildings in inner Anacostia, dubbed "... read»

What $300,000 Buys You in the DC Area

What $300,000 Buys You in the DC Area

Shilpi Paul | March 21st 2012

In What X Buys You this week, UrbanTurf takes a look at properties on the market for around $300,000 to give readers an idea of what type of homes are... read»

Trulia: Buying Still Outweighs Renting in DC Area

Trulia: Buying Still Outweighs Renting in DC Area

Shilpi Paul | March 21st 2012

It is still cheaper to buy a home than rent one in DC (along with 98 out of 100 major Metros in the U.S.), according to a report published today by Tr... read»

H Street Corridor Condo Project To Almost Double in Size

H Street Corridor Condo Project To Almost Double in Size

Shilpi Paul | March 20th 2012

The Maia, Valor Development's upcoming project in the H Street Corridor, is increasing in size from 49 to 84 units.... read»

Off The Beaten Turf: The U.S. National Arboretum

Off The Beaten Turf: The U.S. National Arboretum

Shilpi Paul | March 20th 2012

We know it is revered, but perhaps because of its unlikely location deep in northeast DC, amidst high speed streets and warehouses, the U.S. National ... read»

Investment Property: Mixed Use Near the Convention Center

Investment Property: Mixed Use Near the Convention Center

UrbanTurf Staff | March 20th 2012

While the shortage of available homes in DC has irked buyers and renters, it has sparked a flurry of interest from investors, both big and small. A bu... read»

Gotta Have: Walk Score's Newest Feature Is Customized To You

Gotta Have: Walk Score's Newest Feature Is Customized To You

Shilpi Paul | March 20th 2012

Are you a freelancer who frequents coffee shops but never drives? Parent of a small child? Barfly? Walk Score recently introduced a feature that can h... read»

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