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Best New Listings: Small Footprints and Floor-To-Ceiling Windows
Shilpi Paul | September 20th 2013
In this week's edition of Best New Listings, UrbanTurf looks at a rowhouse at the intersection of Bloomingdale and Shaw, a Columbia Heights home with ... read»
375-Unit U Street Project Set to Break Ground in Coming Weeks
UrbanTurf Staff | September 20th 2013
The Washington Business Journal reported early Friday that the 375-unit Atlantic Plumbing development at 8th and V Street NW is set to break ground in... read»
Poll Results: Where Will You Send Your Kids to School?
Shilpi Paul | September 20th 2013
Earlier this week, we asked readers to tell us their school preference. Here are the results. ... read»
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No Round Furniture For the Roundhouse
Shilpi Paul | September 19th 2013
Last year, UrbanTurf covered one of the roundest properties to ever hit the market in DC and on Wednesday, we went back for a look inside. ... read»
4.50: Mortgage Rates Take a Dip
Shilpi Paul | September 19th 2013
Interest rates took a bit of a dip this week. On Thursday morning, Freddie Mac reported 4.50 percent with an average 0.7 point as the average on a 30-... read»
Trulia: Buying is 31 Percent Cheaper Than Renting in DC Area
UrbanTurf Staff | September 19th 2013
Despite rising home prices, it is still cheaper to buy a home than to rent one in the DC area, according to a report published today by Trulia. But th... read»
Brand New Condos & Townhomes from the Low $300s
UrbanTurf Sponsor | September 19th 2013
Greenbelt, MD, now offers condominiums and townhomes by Ryan Homes from the low $300s and luxury townhomes by NVHomes from the low $400s.... read»
DC's New Condo Supply Will Take 3 Years to Balance Out
Shilpi Paul | September 18th 2013
In light of recent news regarding the massive imbalance in construction of new apartment units to condo units, UrbanTurf is re-publishing an article f... read»
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