Posts By UrbanTurf Staff
Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author UrbanTurf Staff, from most recent to least.
Just Like Freddie? Fannie Mae Launches Home Sales Promotion
UrbanTurf Staff | June 14th 2011
Almost a month after Freddie Mac's HomeSteps launched a sales promotion for its inventory of foreclosed homes, Fannie Mae has announced a very simila... read»
Do Google Searches Predict the Direction of Home Prices?
UrbanTurf Staff | June 13th 2011
A report from the Bank of England concludes that there is "a strong correlation" between Google searches for the term "estate agents" and the trajecto... read»
Rule of Thumb: When Is It Time to Refinance?
UrbanTurf Staff | June 13th 2011
As long-term interest rates continue to drop, home owners with higher rates are seizing the opportunity to refinance their home. But when does a homeo... read»
Buy a Home, Get a BMW
UrbanTurf Staff | June 10th 2011
Here is an incentive that could be enticing to car-less home buyers in the DC area. A recently-listed five bedroom home in the city includes a brand n... read»
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AOL's New Cooler-Than-Thou Palo Alto's Offices
UrbanTurf Staff | June 10th 2011
In this week's departure from the DC residential real estate scene, we take a look at AOL's new offices in Palo Alto.... read»
New 34-Townhome Project Coming to The Palisades
UrbanTurf Staff | June 9th 2011
DCmud is reporting that things are moving full-steam ahead on Canal Parc, a 34-townhouse project that will be located in The Palisades. ... read»
The Studios That $150K Buys You in the DC Area
UrbanTurf Staff | June 9th 2011
In What X Buys You this week, UrbanTurf takes a look at how much studio $150,000 buys you these days in the DC area.... read»
UrbanTurf Reader Asks: What Are the Best Methods to Save for a Down Payment?
UrbanTurf Staff | June 8th 2011
In this installment of UrbanTurf Reader Asks, a reader who is starting to set aside money for a down payment on a home inquires if UrbanTurf readers u... read»
A Closer Look at Rent Control in DC
UrbanTurf Staff | June 8th 2011
A report was published yesterday by the Urban Institute, which looked at the inventory, size and location of rent controlled buildings in DC. ... read»
Under Contract: The Sub-$400,000 Edition
UrbanTurf Staff | June 7th 2011
Under Contract this week is filled with homes that UrbanTurf has featured recently that were listed for below $400,000, and now have gone under contra... read»
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