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On Wednesday morning, the National Capitol Planning Commission and the Office of Planning launched Phase 2 of the Height Master Plan study for Washing... read»
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UrbanTurf Staff | July 24th 2013
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UrbanTurf Staff | July 24th 2013
New renderings of The Edmonds School project on Capitol Hill have been released, giving a sense of what the lobby, living room, kitchens and exteriors... read»
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This Week's Find: Four Stories and Double-Height Ceilings
Shilpi Paul | July 23rd 2013
This Week's Find is a sizable, four-story Victorian at the corner of 21st and O Streets NW with a very interesting looking living room.... read»
The Avery: Boutique Condos in Arlington Courthouse from the $400s
UrbanTurf Sponsor | July 23rd 2013
The Avery, a boutique condominium in Arlington's Courthouse neighborhood, opened this summer and is now hosting tours seven days a week.... read»
What's In a Name: Capitol Riverfront or Navy Yard?
Shilpi Paul | July 23rd 2013
What happens when the Business Improvement District and long-time residents differ on what the name of a neighborhood should be? An area in Southeast ... read»
Existing Home Sales Fall in June As Inventory Remains Low
Shilpi Paul | July 22nd 2013
Existing home sales declined in June, according to a report out on Monday, but that should not be cause for panic. ... read»
Downpayment Assistance for Higher Income Buyers: A Follow-Up Q&A
Shilpi Paul | July 22nd 2013
Last week, UrbanTurf wrote about a new program from DC's Housing Finance Agency that targets higher income home buyers. A few of our commenters had ad... read»
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