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Nena Perry-Brown | October 24th 2016
This Week's Find is a LeDroit Park semi-detached purchased in 1996 for $85,000 and lovingly restored over the years to its current condition.... read»
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Nena Perry-Brown | October 24th 2016
When someone in DC wants to illustrate the development boom in the city, they often point to the high number of cranes dotting the skyline. And now we... read»
Historic Preservation Office Recommends Approval of Suntrust Plaza Project in Adams Morgan
Nena Perry-Brown | October 21st 2016
In spite of the ongoing controversy over the proposed design, the Historic Preservation Office has recommended approval of the plans for Adams Morgan'... read»
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Best New Listings: Tastes of Tradition and a Best Listing on a Hidden Place
Nena Perry-Brown | October 21st 2016
This week's Best New Listings include a former UrbanTurf Best Listing of the Year and two turn-of-the-century transformations.... read»
Trulia: Buying 36% Cheaper Than Renting in the DC Area
UrbanTurf Staff | October 20th 2016
Despite rising home prices, it is still cheaper to buy than to rent in the DC area, according to a report published today by Trulia, if you meet a var... read»
Mortgage Rates Head Above 3.5% For First Time in Months
UrbanTurf Staff | October 20th 2016
Since June, the average for long-term mortgage rates has been below 3.5 percent. That changed this week. ... read»
What Around $370,000 Buys in DC
Nena Perry-Brown | October 20th 2016
In this week's edition of What X Buys, UrbanTurf is taking a look at what around $370,000 will get a DC homebuyer. ... read»
Making Space for the Arts in the DC Cultural Plan
Nena Perry-Brown | October 19th 2016
As DC continues the process of creating its first ever Cultural Plan, a lot of discussion is being had around the creation and preservation of space f... read»
34-Unit Mixed-Use Project Planned For Historic Dupont Circle Gas Station
Nena Perry-Brown | October 19th 2016
Marx Realty is seeking conceptual approval to relocate the landmark Embassy Gulf Service Station at 2200 P Street NW in order to build a 34-unit resid... read»
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