Posts By UrbanTurf Staff
Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author UrbanTurf Staff, from most recent to least.
In The DC Area, Homebuyers Still Have The Upper Hand
UrbanTurf Staff | July 10th 2025
Slowing home prices and a high supply of listings on the market are giving buyers more negotiating power.... read»
The DC Area Has A Lot Of Homes On The Market, But Far Fewer Than 10 Years Ago
UrbanTurf Staff | July 9th 2025
While record home prices, elevated interest rates and federal cuts are all contributing to the rise in inventory, there actually aren't a lot of homes... read»
Mortgage Demand Pops As Rates Drop To Three-Month Lows
UrbanTurf Staff | July 9th 2025
Applications to purchase a home increased 9% week-over-week, and were 25% percent higher than a year ago, according to the Mortgage Bankers Associatio... read»
First-Timer Primer: Tax Relief for DC Homeowners
UrbanTurf Staff | July 9th 2025
When you buy a home in the District, you will have to pay property taxes along with your mortgage and homeowner's insurance. Luckily, DC has a few way... read»
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8 Days Or Less: The DC Neighborhoods Where Homes Are Selling Fastest
UrbanTurf Staff | July 8th 2025
Even as the housing market has slowed this year in the DC region, there are still plenty of neighborhoods where homes are selling quickly.... read»
Mortgage Rates Drop For Fifth Straight Week Heading Into July 4
UrbanTurf Staff | July 7th 2025
Freddie Mac reported 6.67% as the average on a 30-year mortgage, down ten basis points from the previous week.... read»
Are Plans For The Redevelopment of GEICO's Headquarters Inching Forward?
UrbanTurf Staff | July 7th 2025
The application filed with Montgomery County seeks to extend the validity of a plan to develop 500 units at the Friendship Heights site.... read»
Above Asking: A $150,000 Premium In Chevy Chase
UrbanTurf Staff | July 7th 2025
In this week's Above Asking, we highlight a four-bedroom home on a tree-lined Chevy Chase street and a three-bedroom listing in a former Logan Circle ... read»
Georgetown Four Seasons Residences Selling For Above $3,000 A Square Foot, Per Report
UrbanTurf Staff | July 2nd 2025
The conversion of the Georgetown West Heating Plant into luxury residences may be the most expensive condo building in DC.... read»
135-Unit Office-To-Residential Conversion Planned At Flour Mill To Go Before OGB
UrbanTurf Staff | July 2nd 2025
The proposal to convert the office building in Georgetown into residences is looking for an important approval later this week.... read»
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