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Will Smith | July 28th 2009
This is the second time in two weeks that we've gotten the opportunity to use that up-arrow graphic for an UrbanTurf article. Today our reason is posi... read»
UrbanTurf Reader Asks: Capitol Hill Historic District or Old Town, Alexandria?
Mark Wellborn | July 28th 2009
In this installment of UrbanTurf Reader Asks, a reader who is looking for her dream row house in a dog-friendly neighborhood wonders if the Capitol Hi... read»
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Mark Wellborn | July 28th 2009
If you and your friends are looking to upgrade from the shabby house that you have been living in since college, this may be a more difficult time to ... read»
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Is Petworth Becoming the U Street Corridor?
Mark Wellborn | July 27th 2009
Prince of Petworth is reporting that the owners of U Street hot spots Marvin and The Gibson will be opening up a new place on Georgia Avenue in Petwor... read»
WaPo: Buying a Property in "As-Is" Condition
Mark Wellborn | July 27th 2009
The Washington Post had an interesting piece this weekend on properties that are sold in "as is" condition and what buyers should be aware of when pur... read»
The Best New Listings in the DC Area
Mark Wellborn | July 27th 2009
This week's best new listings include a beautiful two-bedroom condo in Logan Circle with a private terrace, a renovated three-bedroom row house in Col... read»
Capitol Riverfront Watchers: Check Out This Map
Will Smith | July 24th 2009
The Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District has published a handy map of the neighborhood's burgeoning development. For those that have been ... read»
A Thank You to Our Advertisers
Will Smith | July 24th 2009
We would like to thank UrbanTurf's advertisers: Metropole, Colvin House, Argent, Jenkins Row, CityVista, Solea and Branka Sipcic.... read»
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