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Posts By Lark Turner
Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author Lark Turner, from most recent to least.
![The Essential Guide to Being an Amateur Landlord in DC]( https://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2020/08/resized/r-st_image_560x420.jpg )
The Essential Guide to Being an Amateur Landlord in DC
Lark Turner | May 29th
Our guide for amateur landlords who don't really know what they're doing.... read»
![Buying with Friends: What You Should Know]( https://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2010/05/home_value_160.jpg )
Buying with Friends: What You Should Know
Lark Turner | September 25th 2023
Here are some precautions to take before buying real estate with a buddy.... read»
![First-Timer Primer: Zoning and Your Planned Rowhouse Addition]( https://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2015/03/homeaddithumb.jpg )
First-Timer Primer: Zoning and Your Planned Rowhouse Addition
Lark Turner | September 6th 2022
Before deciding to build an addition to your rowhouse, find out whether you'll need to get a zoning exception or variance.... read»
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![First-Timer Primer: Renting Out Your Basement]( https://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2014/03/englishbasementrentalthumb.jpg )
First-Timer Primer: Renting Out Your Basement
Lark Turner | June 7th 2016
UrbanTurf talked to a reader who recently bought a house with a rentable English basement for details on what to consider in this scenario.... read»
![Dupont Circle is Getting a Long-Term, Corporate-Stay Micro-Hotel]( https://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2015/07/hotel2thumb.jpg )
Dupont Circle is Getting a Long-Term, Corporate-Stay Micro-Hotel
Lark Turner | July 2nd 2015
A project originally slated to contain micro-units will now be built as a 50-unit micro-hotel after securing approval Tuesday from the Board of Zoning... read»
![4.08: Mortgage Rates Reach New 2015 High]( https://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2015/07/rate_070215_160x1201.png )
4.08: Mortgage Rates Reach New 2015 High
Lark Turner | July 2nd 2015
With the summer buying season in full swing, mortgage rates keep climbing.... read»
![$100,000 for a Garage in Columbia Heights]( https://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2015/06/garagethumb.jpg )
$100,000 for a Garage in Columbia Heights
Lark Turner | June 30th 2015
A 2,000 square foot garage is on the market in Columbia Heights for $100,000.... read»
![With Pop-Up Restrictions in Effect, DCRA Outlines Rules]( https://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2015/01/popup2thumb.jpg )
With Pop-Up Restrictions in Effect, DCRA Outlines Rules
Lark Turner | June 29th 2015
Permits in the city's R-4 districts that haven't yet been issued will be subject to the new rules.... read»
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![First-Timer Primer: Tax Relief for DC Homeowners](https://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2013/02/Homestead_Exemption_280.jpg)
When you buy a home in the District, you will have to pay property taxes along with y... read »
![A 127-Unit Luxury Condo Building In The Works For Downtown DC](https://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2024/07/resized/950%203rd%20Street%20Dusk%20EXT_image_560x420.jpg)
The largest condominium building in downtown DC in recent memory is currently under c... read »
![HPO Recommends Approval For 160-Unit Office-To-Residential Conversion in Dupont Circle](https://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2024/06/resized/1201-Conn_image_560x420.jpg)
The plan to convert a Dupont Circle office building into a residential development ap... read »
![Beautifully Constructed Condominium in The Bridge District is Now 50% Sold](https://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2024/07/Riviere%20article/resized/2305%20Nicholson%20St%20SE%20405-0003_image_560x420.jpg)
The Rivière includes just 20 homes located on the eastern banks of the Anacostia Riv... read »
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Why Tyra Banks is serving ice cream in DC; a bike shop/record store opens in Adams Mo... read »
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