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Off the Beaten Turf: Hana Japanese Market
Shilpi Paul | January 20th 2012
In this edition of Off the Beaten Turf, UrbanTurf takes a peek into Hana, the Japanese grocery store/travel agency at 17th and U Streets NW. ... read»
Existing Home Sales Rise For Third Month in a Row
UrbanTurf Staff | January 20th 2012
The National Association of Realtors today announced that existing home sales across the country rose 5 percent between November and December 2011. ... read»
Homeowners Renovating More, Moving Less
Shilpi Paul | January 20th 2012
For the first time in years, homeowners have increased the money that they are putting toward renovations, The Wall Street Journal reported this morni... read»
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One on One: CAS Riegler
Shilpi Paul | January 19th 2012
Starting this week, UrbanTurf will be sitting down with all types of folks who have their fingers in some aspect of the DC residential real estate wor... read»
3.88: Another Week, Another Record Low For Mortgage Rates
UrbanTurf Staff | January 19th 2012
This morning, Freddie Mac reported 3.88 percent with an average 0.8 point as the average on a 30-year fixed mortgage, a new record low. ... read»
Sleeping With Strangers: The Airbnb Primer
Shilpi Paul | January 18th 2012
The popularity of Airbnb, the website where regular folks can temporarily rent out a room in their house (or the whole house), has forever changed peo... read»
Deep Throat Renovation: Bob Woodward's New and Improved Watergate Apartment
UrbanTurf Staff | January 18th 2012
UrbanTurf recently learned that Bob Woodward's Watergate-era apartment has been transformed, but the eventual tenants could have a little trouble re-e... read»
Shaw's Progression Place Up For Sale
Shilpi Paul | January 18th 2012
Progression Place, the mixed-use development currently under construction near the Shaw/Howard Metro Station is reportedly looking for a buyer. ... read»
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