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Mortgage Rates Fall to New Record Low
UrbanTurf Staff | May 28th 2020
Today, Freddie Mac reported 3.15 percent with an average 0.8 point as the average for a 30-year mortgage, a new record low for long-term rates.... read»
DC Mayor to Lift City's Stay-at-Home Order on Friday
Nena Perry-Brown | May 27th 2020
The first "reopening" phase would coincide with that of Northern Virginia.... read»
Mayberry Downstairs: The Most Intriguing Basement in the DC Area
UrbanTurf Staff | May 27th 2020
A mash-up between Mayberry and turn-of-the-century Georgetown, this Potomac basement is one-of-a-kind.... read»
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Renters of DC's Affordable Units Stay Nearly 5 Years Longer Than Class A Renters
Nena Perry-Brown | May 26th 2020
The CFO's office recently released a study of how HPTF units influence renter tenure.... read»
$35,000, $45,000, and $55,000 Above Asking
Nena Perry-Brown | May 26th 2020
This latest installment of Above Asking revisits three recently-featured listings that sold for $35,000, $45,000, and $55,000 above asking price.... read»
222 Apartments Proposed to Redevelop Church Site in Southwest DC
Nena Perry-Brown | May 26th 2020
The proposed building would include a mix of market-rate and senior affordable units.... read»
Property Showings Trending Upward in DC
Nena Perry-Brown | May 22nd 2020
As jurisdictions outside of the immediate DC area begin easing stay-at-home restrictions, UrbanTurf is taking another look at trends for showings of h... read»
Best New Listings: Solar Panels and Sunrooms, from Northeast to Silver Spring
Nena Perry-Brown | May 22nd 2020
This week’s Best New Listings includes four-bedroom houses near the Arboretum and the Beltway, and a six-bedroom in Chevy Chase.... read»
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