More Recent Posts
New Columbia, the 51st State?
Nena Perry-Brown | May 9th 2016
On Friday, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser led the "New Columbia Statehood Commission" in drafting a constitution, the first step on the road to a petition for... read»
Above Asking: The Popular Neighborhood Premium
Nena Perry-Brown | May 9th 2016
In this edition of Above Asking, UrbanTurf takes a look at two homes in hot neighborhoods that went for well above the listed prices.... read»
Busboys and Poets Anacostia Opening Pushed to Summer 2017
Nena Perry-Brown | May 6th 2016
Two years after local restauranteur Andy Shallal signed a letter of intent to open a Busboys and Poets location East of the River, he hopes to be able... read»
Mama's Boys: 20 Percent of DC-Area Millennials Live at Home
Nena Perry-Brown | May 6th 2016
Across the country, the share of 24-34 year-olds living at home with their parents has steadily risen over the past decade. Today, one in five millenn... read»
Get the (free) newsletter:
Get the (free) newsletter:
Best New Listings: A Converted Georgetown Church, Cloistered in Brookland
Nena Perry-Brown | May 6th 2016
This week's Best New Listings include a Victorian tucked away in Brookland and one of the new Alexander Hall condos in Georgetown. ... read»
The Mount Vernon Triangle/Chinatown Development Rundown
Nena Perry-Brown | May 5th 2016
UrbanTurf has been taking another look at the upcoming residential developments in area neighborhoods this year. Below, we run down what is in the pip... read»
Mortgage Rates Head Back Down Towards 2016 Lows
UrbanTurf Staff | May 5th 2016
On Thursday, Freddie Mac reported that the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 3.61 percent with a 0.6 percent.... read»
Construction to Begin on NYC's Floating Public Park
Nena Perry-Brown | May 5th 2016
Remember the floating public park proposed as a transformation of a New York City pier? Construction is starting this summer.... read»
Brookland Station Nearly Sold Out
UrbanTurf Sponsor | May 5th 2016
Brookland Station is located two blocks from the Brookland Metro station and features 16 condos built out of eight brick-exterior townhomes. This week... read»
The 8-Year Rise of Petworth Home Prices in Three Charts
Nena Perry-Brown | May 4th 2016
The DC area housing market took a hit in 2008, but the impacts varied widely depending on the neighborhood. UrbanTurf has been taking an early 2016 lo... read»
UrbanTurf Listings showcases the DC metro area's best properties available for sale.
Most Popular... This Week • Last 30 Days • Ever
In this article, we will outline the typical contents of a condominium document packa... read »
Here are some precautions to take before buying real estate with a buddy.... read »
Nearly a year has passed since UrbanTurf last checked in on the office-to-residential... read »
The DC area's rental market is running counter to the tightening trend showing up nat... read »
Ahead of a zoning meeting in September, a host of new details on the project's design... read »
DC Real Estate Guides
Short guides to navigating the DC-area real estate market
We've collected all our helpful guides for buying, selling and renting in and around Washington, DC in one place. Start browsing below!
First-Timer Primers
Intro guides for first-time home buyers
Unique Spaces
Awesome and unusual real estate from across the DC Metro
