Posts By Lark Turner
Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author Lark Turner, from most recent to least.
Buying with Friends: What You Should Know
Lark Turner | September 3rd 2024
Here are some precautions to take before buying real estate with a buddy.... read»
The Essential Guide to Being an Amateur Landlord in DC
Lark Turner | May 29th 2024
Our guide for amateur landlords who don't really know what they're doing.... read»
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»
First-Timer Primer: The Do's (But Mostly Don'ts) of Reverse Mortgages
Lark Turner | May 4th 2022
Though the cash offered by a reverse mortgage may seem attractive, many borrowers likely have a better option.... read»
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First-Timer Primer: The Ins and Outs of Renter's Insurance
Lark Turner | June 21st 2017
Last year, UrbanTurf reported that only 34 percent of renters had acquired renter's insurance, but that number would likely be higher if tenants under... read»
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
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
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
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
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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