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4.34: Mortgage Rates Head Back Down a Bit
Lark Turner | April 10th 2014
On Thursday morning, Freddie Mac reported 4.34 percent with an average 0.7 point as the average on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, down from 4.41 perce... read»
The Return of DC's Housing Inventory
UrbanTurf Staff | April 10th 2014
For the sixth month in a row, active listings for sale in the DC area increased compared to the previous year, according to a report out Thursday. ... read»
The R Street Firehouse's New Owner Plans Four-Unit Conversion
Lark Turner | April 9th 2014
Pending approval by the HPRB, a former firehouse on R Street NW could become four units that showcase the building's original use.... read»
This Week's Find: On The Market After 37 Years in The Palisades
Lark Turner | April 9th 2014
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