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UrbanTurf Staff | June 28th 2013
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Shilpi Paul | June 28th 2013
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Row Houses and Rock Creek: DC's Hottest Housing Market
Mark Wellborn | June 27th 2013
In the current housing market, almost every neighborhood in DC has homes that garner multiple offers and sell for above their asking price. But Mount ... read»
Neighborhood Eats: A New Shake Shack and A Presidential Eatery
Jamie Liu | June 27th 2013
In this week’s Neighborhood Eats, a Shake Shack for Penn Quarter, a presidential restaurant near Dupont, and a new Top Chef opening on the horiz... read»
Interest Rates Soar Above 4%
Shilpi Paul | June 27th 2013
Mortgage rates leapt up significantly this week, rising well above 4% for the first time in two years. ... read»
The Square Footage Game
Michele Lerner | June 26th 2013
Square footage is a hotly debated issue when it comes to buying a new home. When the listing information doesn’t include it, eyebrows are raised... read»
What $400,000 Buys You in the DC Area
Shilpi Paul | June 26th 2013
In What X Buys You this week, UrbanTurf takes a look at properties on the market in the $400,000 range to give readers an idea of what type of homes a... read»
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