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UrbanTurf Staff | February 16th 2022
When Airbnb reported its earnings earlier this week, some interesting things about the way guests are using the site were revealed.... read»
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Nena Perry-Brown | February 16th 2022
The triangular site houses a former Department of Agriculture building.... read»
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Nena Perry-Brown | February 16th 2022
The abatements target the Capitol Hill, Rock Creek East, Rock Creek West, and Upper Northeast planning areas.... read»
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A New 200-Unit Project Pitched for Triangular Site on The Wharf
Nena Perry-Brown | February 15th 2022
The development would replace the Disabled American Veterans building on Maine Avenue SW.... read»
From One House to 21 Four-Bedrooms: A Missing Middle Project Planned at Skyland
Nena Perry-Brown | February 14th 2022
Some missing middle development is on the boards a few blocks from Skyland Town Center.... read»
The Big Shortage: The DC Area's Inventory of Homes For Sale Plummeted in January
UrbanTurf Staff | February 14th 2022
The inventory of listings on the market in the region fell 43% compared to last January, according to a new report.... read»
Escalations and Exhaustion: The Unseasonably Hot DC Area Housing Market
Nena Perry-Brown | February 11th 2022
Both anecdotes and data point to a local housing market where the competition is staggering.... read»
Long-Term Mortgage Rates Rise to Highest Level in More Than Two Years
UrbanTurf Staff | February 11th 2022
Freddie Mac reported 3.69 percent with an average 0.8 point on Thursday, up 14 basis points compared to last week.... read»
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