Posts By Michael Kiefer
Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author Michael Kiefer, from most recent to least.

This Week's Find: The DC Area's First Passive Design House
Michael Kiefer | February 16th 2011
More and more these days, architects and builders across the DC area are focusing their attention on USGBC’s LEED Platinum standards in an effor... read»

The Real Deal with LEED Certfication
Michael Kiefer | December 28th 2009
With green building becoming a standard in residential development, consumers are finding it necessary to quickly familiarize themselves with the LEED... read»

The Right Contractor for Your Green Renovations
Michael Kiefer | November 11th 2009
If you are making improvements to your new home, chances are you want them to be as energy efficient as possible. Deciding who you employ to do these ... read»
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Home Inspection and Your Green Home
Michael Kiefer | October 1st 2009
Once you have found your new home and successfully negotiated the contract with your agent, the next step is usually to schedule a home inspection. Ho... read»

Payback on Your Green Home Investment
Michael Kiefer | September 24th 2009
If you are in the market for a new home these days, you are likely seeing more options when it comes to energy efficient properties, and consequently,... read»

What Constitutes a Green Home?
Michael Kiefer | September 17th 2009
The word “green” is being used these days to describe just about anything on the home market, which begs the question: What exactly is a g... read»
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Virginia's homebuyer assistance programs can seem complex. This edition of First-Time... read »

In this article, UrbanTurf looks at the estimated annual maintenance costs associated... read »

Today, UrbanTurf heads down to a portion of Southwest DC to see what large residentia... read »

The third phase is a 10-story residential building with approximately 180–233 mixed... read »

The late California senator's Spring Valley home went under contract over the weekend... read »
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- Map Amendment Looks To Pave Way For Final Phase Of DC's Northwest One Project
- Dianne Feinstein's DC Home Finds A Buyer
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