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Re-examining Closing Costs
UrbanTurf Staff | August 16th 2010
The Washington Business Journal reported today that closing costs in DC and Maryland are well below the national average. Given this news, it seemed l... read»
WSJ: Small Banks Offering Lower Mortgage Rates
Mark Wellborn | August 16th 2010
If you thought that last week's 4.44 percent 30-year fixed rate mortgage was low, you may be surprised at the rates being offered by smaller banks acr... read»
Sponsored: Boutique Condo Selling Fast at 16th and U
UrbanTurf Sponsor | August 16th 2010
A boutique condominium project started selling at 16th and U Streets NW just last week, and with three units already under contract, it appears to be ... read»
What $380K Buys You in DC?
Mark Wellborn | August 15th 2010
In place of Best New Listings this week, we look at properties that recently came on the market in the $375,000 to $385,000 range to give readers an i... read»
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The Heartbroken Buyer Syndrome
Ryan Holeywell | August 13th 2010
A growing number of first-time home buyers in DC are finding that they have to get their heart broken by losing out on a property before they get seri... read»
$220 Million = World's Most Expensive Home
Mark Wellborn | August 13th 2010
A home buyer recently paid the equivalent of $220 million for a six-bedroom penthouse in London, the most expensive home purchase in the world. Who sa... read»
Amateur Landlord: The Pitfalls to Avoid
Bryce Baschuk | August 12th 2010
In a new series this week called Amateur Landlord, UrbanTurf will look at the issues and processes associated with renting out a condo, house, or port... read»
4.44: Interest Rates Break Record (Again)
Mark Wellborn | August 12th 2010
Another week, another record breaking interest rate. Thirty-year fixed-rate mortgages sunk to 4.44 percent today, according to Freddie Mac, down from ... read»
Sponsored: Rooftop Open House by the Ballpark This Weekend
UrbanTurf Sponsor | August 12th 2010
This Saturday and Sunday, the Velocity condominium in Capitol Riverfront will be hosting a rooftop open house event. Come check out one of the newest ... read»
This Week's Find: Traditional Six-Bedroom in 16th Street Heights
Mark Wellborn | August 12th 2010
In This Week’s Find, we discover a six-bedroom home that is representative of the classic houses found in the 16th Street Heights neighborhood.... read»
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