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Mr. Spitzer Goes to Washington
Mark Wellborn | March 6th 2009
Disgraced ex-NY governor Elliot Spitzer is returning to DC, but this time it's for legitimate reasons. His father's real estate company, where he now ... read»
Arlington, Virginia: A Great Success Story
Will Smith | March 5th 2009
Yesterday we posted about this month's cover story in The Atlantic, How the Crash Will Reshape America. In the article, author and urban theorist Rich... read»
Last Night's HPAP Meeting: Money for Your Home
Mark Wellborn | March 5th 2009
Last night, UrbanTurf headed over to the Adams Morgan offices of Housing Counseling Services, Inc. to hear the latest on the Home Purchase Assistance ... read»
Details of Obama's Foreclosure Plan
Mark Wellborn | March 4th 2009
The guidelines for President Obama’s foreclosure prevention program were released today, and the Washington Post’s Renae Merle has coverag... read»
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DC: A Suburb of New York City
Will Smith | March 4th 2009
In a recent interview with NPR, renowned urban theorist and author of The Rise of the Creative Class Richard Florida characterizes DC as a suburb... read»
From Our Archives: Should Friends Buy Property Together?
Mark Wellborn | March 4th 2009
The familiar refrain of “It’s a great time to buy” might be irritating people who would love to do just that, but don’t have t... read»
REDC Hosting Housing Auction in DC
Mark Wellborn | March 4th 2009
The Real Estate Disposition Corporation (REDC) is having an auction for DC, Maryland, Virginia and Delaware properties from March 12th to March 15th. ... read»
Come Learn How to Get $40K For Your New Home
Mark Wellborn | March 4th 2009
There is a meeting tonight at Housing Counseling Service, Inc. (2410 17th Street, NW, Suite 100) from 6 to 8pm that will provide information about the... read»
Housing Affordability at All-Time High
Mark Wellborn | March 3rd 2009
The National Association of Realtors reported today that housing affordability is at an all-time high. At 166.8, NAR’s Housing Affordability Ind... read»
Prices Are Dropping at The Erie
Mark Wellborn | March 3rd 2009
Housing Complex is reporting that a number of the units at The Erie in Adams Morgan have dropped their prices noticeably after sitting on the market s... read»
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