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Lark Turner | January 16th 2014
Early plans are in the works to replace an empty office building in Pentagon City with a large residential project. ... read»
At 278 Square Feet, DC's Original Micro-Unit Hits Market
UrbanTurf Staff | January 16th 2014
Developers designing true micro-units should take note of a Columbia Heights studio that hit the market late Wednesday. At 278 square feet, it is the ... read»
DC's Disappearing Children
UrbanTurf Staff | January 15th 2014
The Urbanophile revealed recently that the percentage of residents under the age of 18 in Washington, DC is one of the lowest of any U.S. city. ... read»
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Once a Likely Wal-Mart, New York Avenue Site Up for Sale
Lark Turner | January 14th 2014
A 15-acre plot of land on New York Avenue NE is up for sale after a deal with Wal-Mart expired in the fall, The Washington Post reports.... read»
This Week's Find: Indoor/Outdoor Loft Living on Church Street
Lark Turner | January 14th 2014
In the heart of Logan Circle, This Week's Find offers the kind of outdoor space most city dwellers only dream about.... read»
From the Door to the Fridge: The Most Useful Smart Home Devices
UrbanTurf Staff | January 14th 2014
Refrigerators that tell you when you need something at the store. Door locks that can be programmed via a smartphone. UrbanTurf looks at the most usef... read»
Rents Drop at DC Area's Class B Apartments as Vacancies Rise
Lark Turner | January 14th 2014
A recently-released report reveals that vacancy rates for Class B apartments have risen in Northern Virginia and DC, but remain low in suburban Maryla... read»
Under Contract: In U Street and Dupont
UrbanTurf Staff | January 13th 2014
In Under Contract, UrbanTurf looks back at properties it has featured that were snatched up by buyers in the DC area. ... read»
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