Posts By Michele Lerner
Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author Michele Lerner, from most recent to least.
Rent vs. Buy: Brookland
Michele Lerner | February 23rd 2010
Once known as Little Rome, the northeast DC neighborhood of Brookland is now one of DC's most diverse neighborhoods with an eclectic mix of long-term ... read»
School Ties: Families Staying in DC, Holding Out Hope for Better Schools
Michele Lerner | February 17th 2010
The steady exodus of families from DC to the suburbs for the promise of better schools may be slowing. Anecdotal and hard evidence suggest that more f... read»
Rent vs. Buy: LeDroit Park
Michele Lerner | February 11th 2010
In Rent vs. Buy this week, UrbanTurf looks at LeDroit Park to gather estimates of rent and home prices, in order to determine which makes more sense i... read»
Rent vs. Buy: Penn Quarter
Michele Lerner | February 4th 2010
In Rent vs. Buy this week, UrbanTurf looks at Penn Quarter to gather estimates of rent and home prices, in order to determine which makes more sense i... read»
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DC Condo Fees: From $100 to $1,000
Michele Lerner | February 2nd 2010
Condo fees in DC vary significantly from building to building and neighborhood to neighborhood. That being the case, buyers should carefully compare m... read»
Rent vs. Buy: Glover Park
Michele Lerner | January 28th 2010
In a new feature this week, UrbanTurf will begin working its way through the neighborhoods of the city to gather estimates of rent and home prices. We... read»
Surprise! Walkability Adds to a Home's Value
Michele Lerner | January 25th 2010
City dwellers have long appreciated the value of living somewhere within walking distance of their favorite restaurant, bar, bookstore or coffee shop.... read»
Behind the Scenes: HGTV's House Hunters Comes to DC
Michele Lerner | January 5th 2010
Home & Garden Television’s (HGTV) House Hunters is coming to DC, and UrbanTurf's Michele Lerner got a behind-the-scenes look at how Hollywood an... read»
Homebuyer Programs for DC Residents
Michele Lerner | December 22nd 2009
While potential homebuyers keep their attention focused on the federal tax credit for first-time and repeat buyers, they may be missing out on program... read»
EYA Announces Brookland Townhomes Will Start Selling in Spring 2010
Michele Lerner | December 10th 2009
Continuing with their commitment to building homes in walkable urban neighborhoods, EYA has announced that Chancellor's Row, their new community of 23... read»
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