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What Does $480K Buy You in DC?

What Does $480K Buy You in DC?

Mark Wellborn | September 17th 2009

In this week's installment of What X Buys You, we look in the $480K range and find a three-level, two-bedroom townhouse in Shaw where the price was re... read»

The Price to Live in the West Loop of Chicago is Revealed

The Price to Live in the West Loop of Chicago is Revealed

Mark Wellborn | September 17th 2009

Last Friday, we asked our readers to guess the price of an enormous loft in Chicago's West Loop. After the jump we give you the answer. ... read»

What Constitutes a Green Home?

What Constitutes a Green Home?

Michael Kiefer | September 17th 2009

The word “green” is being used these days to describe just about anything on the home market, which begs the question: What exactly is a g... read»

The Best Open Houses in the DC Area: The Two-Bedroom Edition

The Best Open Houses in the DC Area: The Two-Bedroom Edition

Mark Wellborn | September 17th 2009

For this week's installment of Best Open Houses, we look at two-bedroom properties that are opening their doors this weekend. These properties include... read»

CNBC: White House Considering Extension of Home Buyer Tax Credit

CNBC: White House Considering Extension of Home Buyer Tax Credit

Will Smith | September 16th 2009

CNBC reported this afternoon that the White House is looking at an extension of the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit. While it is impossible to... read»

Ask an Agent: Will the New Tax on Co-ops Make Them Less Appealing to Buyers in DC?

Ask an Agent: Will the New Tax on Co-ops Make Them Less Appealing to Buyers in DC?

Mark Wellborn | September 16th 2009

Starting in two weeks, co-op sales in DC will be taxed under an economic interest tax, which will be set at 1.1 percent for residential property sales... read»

What is Going on at Axis Condos?

What is Going on at Axis Condos?

Mark Wellborn | September 16th 2009

A home buyer looking for an unfinished penthouse in DC recently contacted UrbanTurf after a trip to AXIS condos in Capitol Hill to take a look at the ... read»

This Weekend: Dozens of (Free) Walking Tours of DC's Neighborhoods

This Weekend: Dozens of (Free) Walking Tours of DC's Neighborhoods

Will Smith | September 15th 2009

WalkingDown DC returns this weekend with over 100 free walking tours of neighborhoods throughout the District. A favorite event of the UrbanTurf staff... read»

UrbanTurf Reader Asks: Why Do Some Buildings in DC Have Such High Condo Fees?

UrbanTurf Reader Asks: Why Do Some Buildings in DC Have Such High Condo Fees?

Mark Wellborn | September 15th 2009

In this installment of UrbanTurf Reader Asks, a reader wonders why the monthly fees are so high at various condo developments in neighborhoods like We... read»

Tuesday's Deal of the Week

Tuesday's Deal of the Week

Mark Wellborn | September 15th 2009

This week's Deal of the Week is a two-bedroom, two-bath condo in Adams Morgan, but we warn you: It is a short sale. There are many complaints that buy... read»

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