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Posts By Nena Perry-Brown
Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author Nena Perry-Brown, from most recent to least.
More Details Emerge For DC's Proposed "Mansion Tax"
Nena Perry-Brown | May 14th 2019
Last week, UrbanTurf reported on a councilmember's plans to enact a "mansion tax" on high-valued homes in DC. On Monday, more details of what that bil... read»
Three Definitions of "Gentrification" Apply to Seven DC Census Tracts
Nena Perry-Brown | May 13th 2019
Although not all studies agree on the definition of gentrification, a new tool compares three measures of the term over the last four decades.... read»
More Units and a Bit of a New Look For 255-Unit Washington Boulevard Development
Nena Perry-Brown | May 13th 2019
This proposed development in Arlington has a new look and a different unit mix.... read»
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Best New Listings: Hills, Hideaways and History
Nena Perry-Brown | May 10th 2019
This week’s Best New Listings includes a historic house in Hollin Hills, a hilltop house in Brookland, and a hidden bed in Logan Circle.... read»
An 8-Hour Accessory Building
Nena Perry-Brown | May 10th 2019
Allwood is taking a leaf out of Ikea's — or Sears' —book to offer a DIY tiny home.... read»
A Mansion Tax? DC Councilmember to Propose Tax on Million-Dollar Residential Properties
Nena Perry-Brown | May 9th 2019
Councilmember David Grosso estimated that the provision could raise over $50 million in annual revenue for additional investments in priorities like h... read»
Starter Homes in the DC Area Aren't Necessarily Affordable
Nena Perry-Brown | May 9th 2019
A Trulia report shows that, despite their reputation, starter homes in the DC area are not affordable for those who would buy them.... read»
Not Just Big Developments: 7 Townhouses Proposed for Arlington Site
Nena Perry-Brown | May 8th 2019
Multifamily and office mixed-use developments are not the only projects in the works in Arlington County.... read»
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Today, we take a closer look at home insurance.... read »

The District's blueprint for the redevelopment surrounding the future Washington Comm... read »

Two councilmembers have proposals targeting high-value homes whose owners don't live ... read »

The past year has been one of progress for the residential pipeline in Adams Morgan a... read »

The doubling of Tysons population; growing Waymo opposition in DC; and the AI buildou... read »
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