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UrbanTurf Staff | February 1st 2012
The DC GuestHouse, a Shaw bed and breakfast, sold yesterday for $1.95 million. ... read»
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Rebecca Cooper | February 1st 2012
As the DC area waits for Mario Batali's Eataly to make its grand arrival, a concept that combines a gourmet market with eat-in lunch and bar has alrea... read»
Freddie Mac Betting Against Homeowners
Shilpi Paul | January 31st 2012
Freddie Mac has made headlines in recent months for a variety of reasons. However, on Monday, a report put the lending giant in a particularly bad lig... read»
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Pepco Buys Award-Winning Solar Decathalon House
Shilpi Paul | January 30th 2012
WaterShed, the University of Maryland-designed home that took top honors at the 2011 Solar Decathalon, has a surprising new owner.... read»
HUD Website of FHA-Approved Condos
Shilpi Paul | January 30th 2012
In light of our recent story about a home buyer who found out late in the process that her building's FHA-approval had expired, UrbanTurf wanted to re... read»
New 14-Unit Residential Project Proposed for Shaw
UrbanTurf Staff | January 30th 2012
A three-level, 14-unit residential project is on the boards for a property owned by the United House of Prayer at 926 N Street NW, the Convention Cent... read»
DC's Most Expensive Homes Not as Pricey As They Used to Be
UrbanTurf Staff | January 30th 2012
A new house recently hit the market in DC for $11.9 million, making it the second most expensive home in the city. My what a difference a year makes. ... read»
Best New Listings: Burleith, Dupont Circle, and Columbia Heights
Shilpi Paul | January 30th 2012
In this week's edition of Best New Listings, we look at a five-bedroom Dupont listing that has maintained its Victorian feel, a two-bedroom Columbia H... read»
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