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After the most recent round of community meetings, the Office of Planning released their latest draft of the new zoning code.... read»
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UrbanTurf Staff | August 9th 2013
As home prices in the area have steadily increased over the last couple years, one group of buyers is finding that options in their price range are dw... read»
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DC Court Gives Eastbanc's West End Project Go-Ahead
UrbanTurf Staff | August 8th 2013
A DC court has ruled that Eastbanc's plan to redevelop the fire station and library along the 2300 block of L Street NW in the city's West End can mov... read»
4.40 vs. 3.55: The Difference a Year Makes in Interest Rates
Shilpi Paul | August 8th 2013
One year ago, the average on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 3.55 percent. This morning, Freddie Mac reported 4.40 percent as the average. So, how w... read»
What $160,000 Buys You in the DC Area
Shilpi Paul | August 7th 2013
In What X Buys You this week, UrbanTurf takes a look at properties on the market in the $159,000 to $170,000 range to give readers an idea of what typ... read»
Obama Proposes Fixes For the Housing Market, Ending Fannie and Freddie
Shilpi Paul | August 7th 2013
In a speech on Tuesday afternoon, President Obama laid out a few ideas on how to strengthen the housing market, and called for reforming the two mortg... read»
Inside Shaw's Revamped Wonder Bread Factory
Shilpi Paul | August 6th 2013
The Wonder Bread factory, a former baking warehouse turned office and retail project in Shaw, is nearing completion.... read»
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