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Shilpi Paul | September 11th 2013
A DC couple is in the process of dividing their Columbia Heights rowhouse into four units, to create three sources of rental income that will cover th... read»
What $1 Million Buys You in the DC Area
Shilpi Paul | September 11th 2013
In What X Buys You this week, UrbanTurf takes a look at properties on the market in the $1 million range to give readers an idea of what type of homes... read»
First-Timer Primer: What To Do After Buying an Illegally Rented Property
Shilpi Paul | September 11th 2013
In this edition of First-Timer Primer, we look at what steps a new owner can take when they buy a property that has an illegally rented unit. ... read»
Georgetown Church Listed For Sale, Will Relocate to P.G. County
UrbanTurf Staff | September 10th 2013
The Alexander Memorial Baptist Church in Georgetown and accompanying parcels have been listed for sale with an asking price of $7.5 million, UrbanTurf... read»
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A Look Inside Donald Trump's DC Hotel
UrbanTurf Staff | September 10th 2013
Donald Trump and his offspring came into town today to present their plans for the transformation of the Old Post Office into a hotel. Here is a glimp... read»
ANC Supports Movie Theater, 600+ Residences For Navy Yard
Shilpi Paul | September 10th 2013
On Monday evening, ANC 6D voted unanimously to support the newest plan for the Navy Yard, a high-end movie theater and mixed-use development project w... read»
Little Demand: Sales of DC's Smaller Homes Increase 35%
UrbanTurf Staff | September 10th 2013
New data reveals a sky-rocketing in demand for smaller homes in DC. ... read»
Fannie, Freddie to Drop Loan Limits in 2014
UrbanTurf Staff | September 9th 2013
The Wall Street Journal recently reported on the government's plan to reduce the maximum size of a home loan backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in e... read»
Mayor Acts Fast, Calls For Moratorium on Predatory Tax Lien Sale System
Shilpi Paul | September 9th 2013
After reading a recent Washington Post exposé that revealed a predatory tax lien sale system that resulted in homeowners losing their houses over... read»
Home Price Watch: 20007 -- DC's Toniest Zip Code
Shilpi Paul | September 9th 2013
In this edition of Home Price Watch, where we analyze the housing market in various zip codes in the area, we take a look at an area in DC where home ... read»
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