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Guess the Price: The Other Washington

Guess the Price: The Other Washington

Mark Wellborn | August 27th 2010

For this week's price-guessing game of homes in other metropolitan areas, we head out to what some DC natives might call the other Washington. ... read»

This Week's Find: Cozying Up in Takoma Park

This Week's Find: Cozying Up in Takoma Park

UrbanTurf Staff | August 26th 2010

This Week's Find is a two-bedroom bungalow on New York Avenue in Takoma Park that is not to be confused with the corner of 6th Street and New York Ave... read»

Michelle Rhee's Influence on DC Real Estate: The Director's Cut

Michelle Rhee's Influence on DC Real Estate: The Director's Cut

Mark Wellborn | August 26th 2010

A week or so ago, Lydia DePillis over at Housing Complex put forth the idea that DC public schools chancellor Michelle Rhee is the most powerful perso... read»

Not Surprisingly, Americans Are Buying Smaller Homes

Not Surprisingly, Americans Are Buying Smaller Homes

Mark Wellborn | August 26th 2010

The Census Bureau recently reported that new homes are getting smaller, dropping to a median of 2,135 square feet last year after topping out at more ... read»

The Rent Versus Buy Debate: A Local Perspective

The Rent Versus Buy Debate: A Local Perspective

UrbanTurf Staff | August 26th 2010

A DC area brokerage recently put together a rent versus buy analysis based on rental and home price information of four NW DC zip codes. The compariso... read»

Four Takes on Tenant Rights in DC

Four Takes on Tenant Rights in DC

Bryce Baschuk | August 25th 2010

To find out a little bit more about tenants rights here in the city, UrbanTurf spoke with four people who have an intimate knowledge of the District&#... read»

Metropole Has Five Units Remaining

Metropole Has Five Units Remaining

Mark Wellborn | August 25th 2010

UrbanTurf recently learned that the Metropole condominium in Logan Circle has just five units left to sell. The five remaining condos at the luxury de... read»

Deanwood: A Little Bit of Country Just Inside the District’s Borders

Deanwood: A Little Bit of Country Just Inside the District’s Borders

Amanda Abrams | August 25th 2010

Located east of the Anacostia River and just inside the District’s northeast border, Deanwood has long been viewed as a community with a rural atmos... read»

Drawing the Line: Georgetown

Drawing the Line: Georgetown

Joe Marhamati | August 24th 2010

Drawing The Line discusses the boundaries of various DC neighborhoods, the restoration societies that govern them, and the issues that can arise as a ... read»

July Home Sales News: Not So Good

July Home Sales News: Not So Good

UrbanTurf Staff | August 24th 2010

Existing home sales in the U.S. dropped to their lowest level in over a decade in July, the National Association of Realtors reported on Tuesday. The ... read»

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