Posts By UrbanTurf Staff
Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author UrbanTurf Staff, from most recent to least.
32 Townhomes Pitched For Offices Near Alexandria Waterfront
UrbanTurf Staff | August 8th 2025
Plans are in the works to replace a pair of Alexandria office buildings with a new townhouse development.... read»
Mortgage Rates Drop To Lowest Level Since April
UrbanTurf Staff | August 7th 2025
Freddie Mac reported 6.63% as the average on a 30-year mortgage, down nine basis points from last week.... read»
The Rise Of DC's $2 Million Neighborhood
UrbanTurf Staff | August 7th 2025
A few years ago, there were no neighborhoods where homes averaged $2 million. Now, there are several.... read»
Mortgage Demand Rises As Rates Fall
UrbanTurf Staff | August 6th 2025
Last week, applications to purchase a home increased 2% week-over-week, and were 18% percent higher than a year ago, according to the Mortgage Bankers... read»
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How Many DC-Area Homeowners Would Benefit If Capital Gains Tax Is Eliminated?
UrbanTurf Staff | August 6th 2025
A few weeks ago, President Trump said he was looking into supporting legislation that would eliminate federal taxes on home sales. A new report analyz... read»
Will A Zoning Change Lead To Development On This Long Vacant DC Parcel?
UrbanTurf Staff | August 5th 2025
For years, there has been talk of developing a prominently sited lot at the corner of North Capitol Street and Florida Avenue NW.... read»
A Guide to Flood Insurance in the DC Area
UrbanTurf Staff | August 5th 2025
UrbanTurf explains in this article how DC-area residents can go about securing flood insurance.... read»
A First Look At 166 Home Development At DC's Boys Town Campus
UrbanTurf Staff | August 4th 2025
The plan to redevelop the former campus of an at-risk youth organization off South Dakota Avenue is coming into focus.... read»
Under Contract: 6 Days In Spring Valley
UrbanTurf Staff | August 4th 2025
In this week's Under Contract, we highlight a home that was on the market for just under a week.... read»
Funding Canceled For 15-Minute Train From DC To Baltimore
UrbanTurf Staff | August 4th 2025
On Friday, the Federal Railroad Administration canceled two grants totaling over $26 million for the Baltimore-Washington Superconducting Magnetic L... read»
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