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UrbanTurf Staff | September 17th 2013
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Shilpi Paul | September 17th 2013
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The 5 Things To Know About DC Property Taxes
UrbanTurf Staff | September 17th 2013
With all the news surrounding property taxes over the past few weeks, UrbanTurf wanted to put together a quick primer on the topic.... read»
Home Price Watch: Townhouse Prices Increase By 35 Percent in 20008
Shilpi Paul | September 16th 2013
This week in Home Price Watch, we are taking a look at 20008, a zip code that encompasses portions of Forest Hills, Van Ness, Cleveland Park, Woodley ... read»
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Shilpi Paul | September 16th 2013
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Mayor Cancels 2013 DC Tax Lien Sales
Shilpi Paul | September 16th 2013
Mayor Vince Gray has initiated a few more actions in response to the Washington Post's recent exposé regarding the predatory tax lien sale system... read»
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In this week's edition of NoVa Best New Listings, UrbanTurf looks at a Cape Cod in Richmond Hills, a three-bedroom colonial in Columbia Forest, and a ... read»
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Shilpi Paul | September 13th 2013
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