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Shilpi Paul | June 25th 2013
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Shilpi Paul | June 25th 2013
Navy Yard may be getting another residential project. Greystar and RCP Development Company are planning a 220-unit residential building at 82 I Street... read»
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Unique Spaces: The R Street Firehouse
Shilpi Paul | June 24th 2013
Former churches, schools and firehouses have the potential to become some of the most interesting homes in this city, if a creative owner takes the ti... read»
First-Timer Primer: 10 Ways To Tell If a Home Renovation is Well Done
Shilpi Paul | June 24th 2013
Since DC's housing market is full of newly renovated houses and condos of variable quality, this first-timer primer offers a few tips on how to tell t... read»
Under Contract: Truxton Circle and Ivy City
Shilpi Paul | June 24th 2013
In Under Contract, UrbanTurf looks back at properties it has featured recently that were snatched up by DC's alert buyers. ... read»
NoVa Best New Listings: Cape Cods and Starter Homes
Jamie Liu | June 23rd 2013
In this week's edition of NoVa Best New Listings, UrbanTurf looks at a 1930s Cape Cod in Barcroft, a contemporary four-bedroom in Dover, and a one-bed... read»
Silver Spring Church To Convert To 259-Unit Apartment Complex
Shilpi Paul | June 21st 2013
The First Baptist Church in Silver Spring is set to be turned into a 259-unit mixed-use development, reported the Washington Business Journal.... read»
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