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Shilpi Paul | March 22nd 2012
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Shilpi Paul | March 21st 2012
In a piece for Greater Greater Washington today, John Muller writes about the current state of forgotten, empty buildings in inner Anacostia, dubbed "... read»
What $300,000 Buys You in the DC Area
Shilpi Paul | March 21st 2012
In What X Buys You this week, UrbanTurf takes a look at properties on the market for around $300,000 to give readers an idea of what type of homes are... read»
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Trulia: Buying Still Outweighs Renting in DC Area
Shilpi Paul | March 21st 2012
It is still cheaper to buy a home than rent one in DC (along with 98 out of 100 major Metros in the U.S.), according to a report published today by Tr... read»
H Street Corridor Condo Project To Almost Double in Size
Shilpi Paul | March 20th 2012
The Maia, Valor Development's upcoming project in the H Street Corridor, is increasing in size from 49 to 84 units.... read»
Off The Beaten Turf: The U.S. National Arboretum
Shilpi Paul | March 20th 2012
We know it is revered, but perhaps because of its unlikely location deep in northeast DC, amidst high speed streets and warehouses, the U.S. National ... read»
Investment Property: Mixed Use Near the Convention Center
UrbanTurf Staff | March 20th 2012
While the shortage of available homes in DC has irked buyers and renters, it has sparked a flurry of interest from investors, both big and small. A bu... read»
Gotta Have: Walk Score's Newest Feature Is Customized To You
Shilpi Paul | March 20th 2012
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Wall Street Big Wigs Buying Up Foreclosures
Shilpi Paul | March 19th 2012
A few Wall Street firms are lining up to buy up foreclosed properties with the intention of renting them out, The Wall Street Journal reported this mo... read»
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