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Sponsored Post: Large Victorian in LeDroit Park Just Listed (Development Opportunity)
UrbanTurf Staff | July 8th 2010
UrbanLand Company has just listed a large Victorian just off the charming circle at 3rd and T Streets in LeDroit Park. The historic house is 1,900 squ... read»
Friendship Heights Finally Gets a New Condo Project (And Sells Quickly)
Will Smith | July 8th 2010
Dozens of people braved the heat yesterday evening for a first look at The Harrison, the still-under-construction new condo in Friendship Heights wher... read»
Tortured Plan to Build Convention Center Hotel Is Back On Again
Will Smith | July 7th 2010
An on-again-off-again plan to build a large Marriott hotel next to the Washington Convention Center now appears to be on again, according to The Washi... read»
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The Full DC Streetcar Routes Explained
Joe Marhamati | July 6th 2010
Most DC residents are aware of the new streetcar line being constructed along Benning Road and H Street, but many people probably don't realize just h... read»
Wal-Mart Likely Coming to DC
Will Smith | July 6th 2010
Wal-Mart may open its first location within the District at the intersection of New York Avenue and Bladensburg Road in Northeast, according to a repo... read»
Best New Listings: Southwest Waterfront, 16th Street Heights and Adams Morgan
Will Smith | July 6th 2010
In this week's edition of Best New Listings, we feature a two-level loft in the heart of Adams Morgan, a spacious row house with great details in 16th... read»
Massive McMillan Reservoir Redevelopment Takes Tentative Step Forward
Will Smith | July 2nd 2010
There is new movement in the stalled plans to redevelop McMillan Reservoir into a massive mixed-use project with office space, apartments and townhome... read»
At 4.58%, Mortgage Rates Set Another Record
Will Smith | July 2nd 2010
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage sunk to 4.58 percent this week, beating last week's already-historic 4.69 percent, which was the lo... read»
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