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Lark Turner | May 13th 2014
In this week's Above Asking, UrbanTurf takes a look at properties that sold above their list price within a week of coming on the market. ... read»
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Lark Turner | May 13th 2014
After buildings collapsed on K Street earlier this month, we looked into how to avoid those kinds of catastrophes in your own home. ... read»
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Lark Turner | May 12th 2014
A Silicon Valley startup wants to capitalize on competition for street parking — by allowing you to bid on it. ... read»
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Best New Listings: Skylights in Glover, Dutch in AU Park
Lark Turner | May 9th 2014
In this week's Best New Listings, UrbanTurf looks at a Kalorama condo, a three-bedroom in Glover Park; and another three-bedroom in American Universit... read»
Adams Morgan Hotel Set To Deliver in 2016; Demolition Planned Soon
Lark Turner | May 9th 2014
Construction on the 220-room Adams Morgan Hotel on Columbia Road could start by the end of the summer.... read»
Water Living: Three Liveaboards For Sale at Gangplank Marina
Lark Turner | May 9th 2014
The impending construction of the massive Wharf redevelopment process may be encouraging some liveaboard residents to sell.... read»
This Week's Find: An Uncommon DC Rowhouse
Lark Turner | May 8th 2014
A rowhouse restored with reused industrial materials is on the market in Shaw, and it's unlike most other rowhouses you will find in the city.... read»
4.21: Mortgage Rates Hit 2014 Low
UrbanTurf Staff | May 8th 2014
On Thursday, Freddie Mac reported 4.21 percent with an average 0.6 point as the average on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, down from 4.29 percent last ... read»
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