Posts By UrbanTurf Staff
Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author UrbanTurf Staff, from most recent to least.
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»
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»
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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»
443 to 585 Square Feet: How Much Space $1,500 Rents For in the DC Area
UrbanTurf Staff | August 1st 2025
A new report illustrates how much space one can rent for the elusive price of $1,500 a month.... read»
Best New Listings: The Castle On The Hill
UrbanTurf Staff | August 1st 2025
This week’s Best New Listings includes a loft-like unit with 20-foot ceilings in Arlington and a Cleveland Park home that hasn't been on the market ... read»
DC-Area Apartment Rents Rise Slightly In July
UrbanTurf Staff | July 31st 2025
Rents in the region rose 0.2% in July, according to a new report from ApartmentList, but are down 0.6% over the past year.... read»
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