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Case Shiller Shows DC Area Home Prices Rising
Mark Wellborn | June 29th 2010
The Case-Shiller Home Price Index was released today and the DC area has the highest home price gains in the country in April. More after the jump. ... read»
Ted Kennedy's Embassy Row Estate Hits the Market
Mark Wellborn | June 29th 2010
UrbanTurf has learned that the spacious mansion of the late Ted Kennedy recently hit the market. More after the jump. ... read»
UrbanTurf Reader Asks: Retired Couple Looking to Move Downtown
UrbanTurf Staff | June 28th 2010
In this installment of UrbanTurf Reader Asks, a retired couple who is interested in moving back to the city is looking for guidance on which neighborh... read»
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14th and U to Go Green
Mark Wellborn | June 28th 2010
Housing Complex recently reported that Living City Block has zeroed in on a couple of blocks around the corner of 14th and U Street in the hopes of ge... read»
Weekend Parting Shot: Best Shower View in DC
UrbanTurf Staff | June 25th 2010
As we head into the weekend, we leave you with what may be the best view from a shower in DC. We warn you that it is not for the shy bather. See more ... read»
The DC Real Property Database: For Serious Buyers
Joe Marhamati | June 25th 2010
The DC Real Property Sales database offers a wealth of information for home buyers in the city who are serious about doing their due diligence before ... read»
Mortgage Rates Break Record, New Legislation to Protect Borrowers
UrbanTurf Staff | June 25th 2010
There were two big developments in the mortgage world over the last couple days. We explain them after the jump.... read»
DC Buyer: The Eager First-Timer Looking for Peace and Quiet
Martin Smith | June 24th 2010
In this week's DC Buyer, we’re working with Perry, a first-time buyer who has been saving for years and is eager to buy his first home. See what... read»
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