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UrbanTurf Staff | August 31st 2023
Freddie Mac reported 7.18% as the average on a 30-year mortgage on Thursday, down 5 basis points from last week.... read»
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UrbanTurf Staff | August 31st 2023
A new report out this week sheds light on how much rental rates for two-bedroom apartments in the DC region have risen over the last year.... read»
PUD Filed For 80-Unit Affordable Housing Development at Northern Tip of DC
UrbanTurf Staff | August 31st 2023
The NHP Foundation has submitted a planned unit development for a new four-story, 80-unit all-affordable housing development along Eastern Avenue NW.... read»
13,000: A Look at the Apartments Delivering in the DC Area in 2023
UrbanTurf Staff | August 30th 2023
At the end of the year, 55,000 new apartments will have delivered in the region since the beginning of 2022.... read»
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Pending Home Sales Rise For Second Month in a Row
UrbanTurf Staff | August 30th 2023
The National Association of Realtors announced Wednesday that home contract signings rose 0.9% last month, compared to June. Pending transactions were... read»
Above Asking: $25,000 to $75,000 Premiums
UrbanTurf Staff | August 30th 2023
In this week's Above Asking, we highlight two listings that recently sold for premiums above their list price.... read»
Why Are Mortgage Rates So High?
UrbanTurf Staff | August 29th 2023
This article delves into the reasons behind the surge in mortgage rates, shedding light on the various factors that have contributed to this upward tr... read»
390-Unit Development Planned Near Downtown Silver Spring Looks For Key Approval
UrbanTurf Staff | August 29th 2023
One of the more prominent features of the project will be a public plaza that will run along Forest Glen Road, adjacent to Georgia Avenue.... read»
Zillow Rolls Out 1% Down Payment Program
UrbanTurf Staff | August 28th 2023
With the program, buyers who qualify will put 1% down towards the purchase of a home and Zillow Home Loans will contribute an additional 2% at closin... read»
10-Unit Condo Project Coming to Barracks Row
UrbanTurf Staff | August 28th 2023
Resolution Capitol Management is in the final stages of construction on Barracks View, a new condo building along Barracks Row.... read»
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