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UrbanTurf Staff | February 26th 2014
Despite rising home prices, it is still cheaper to buy than to rent in DC (along will the 100 largest metros in the U.S), according to a report publis... read»
$158,474: Arlington's Qualifying Home Buying Income 4th Highest in U.S.
Lark Turner | February 25th 2014
The average income needed to purchase a home in Arlington County jumped from $130,881 to $158,474 over the last year, according to a recent study. ... read»
Home Prices Lose Momentum, But End 2013 Up 13.4 Percent
Lark Turner | February 25th 2014
The S&P's home price index finished up 2013 with its strongest showing since 2005, but signs are pointing to a slowdown... read»
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$16.8 Million: DC's Second Most Expensive House Finds a Buyer
UrbanTurf Staff | February 24th 2014
UrbanTurf has learned that the Williams-Addison House in Georgetown, the second most expensive home on the market in DC, has gone under contract. The ... read»
More Coffee, More Transit: Google Maps Gets An Update
Lark Turner | February 24th 2014
Over the next few weeks, Google is rolling out an updated version to one of its most widely used apps. ... read»
Arlington Board Votes For No Property Tax Rate Increase
Lark Turner | February 24th 2014
The Arlington County Board voted on Saturday against increasing the residential property tax rate during the 2014 calendar year. But that doesn't mean... read»
Best New Listings: Compact, Charming and Competitive
Lark Turner | February 21st 2014
In this week's edition of Best New Listings, UrbanTurf looks at a compact rowhouse in northeast Capitol Hill; a three-bed in Del Ray; and a classicall... read»
Average DC Home Payment Up 24 Percent Since 2012
Lark Turner | February 21st 2014
An analysis by RealtyTrac revealed that monthly home payments have risen 24 percent for homes purchased at the end of 2013 versus the previous year. ... read»
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