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Are We in a Bubble? Trulia Says No
Shilpi Paul | May 14th 2013
Since rapidly rising home prices can put people in bubble state of mind, Trulia has launched a new feature: Bubble Watch.... read»
What $760,000 Buys You in Del Ray
Shilpi Paul | May 14th 2013
In What X Buys You this week, UrbanTurf takes a look at properties on the market in the $750,000 to $780,000 range to give readers an idea of what typ... read»
Your New House Key Is A Smartphone
Shilpi Paul | May 14th 2013
Two new devices aim to make forgetting your house keys an old-fashioned problem.... read»
Don't Disturb the Skyline: Public Responds to Height Master Plan
Shilpi Paul | May 14th 2013
On Monday night, officials from the Office of Planning and the National Capitol Planning Commission held their first public meeting on the city's Heig... read»
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Multiple Bids: The 4,000-Square Foot Income Producer
Shilpi Paul | May 14th 2013
This week in Multiple Bids, we look at a five-level Columbia Heights Victorian with a low price per square foot and many rooms to stretch out in (or r... read»
DC Ranks 6th Best For Biking
Shilpi Paul | May 13th 2013
DC has been dubbed the sixth best large city in the U.S. for bicyclists, according to the folks behind BikeScore.... read»
Above Asking: A Green House, A Renovation, A Penthouse and A Bungalow
Shilpi Paul | May 13th 2013
At the prompting of one of our commenters, UrbanTurf is introducing a new feature, Above Asking, where we sift through the real estate records and hig... read»
The Public Opinion on DC's Height Act
Shilpi Paul | May 13th 2013
In the fall, the National Capitol Planning Commission and DC's Office of Planning announced the start of a Height Master Plan study. Tonight, the publ... read»
18-Unit Condo Project in Adams Morgan Slated For July Delivery
Shilpi Paul | May 13th 2013
An 18-unit condo building on Champlain Street is slated for delivery in July with sales starting this week, UrbanTurf has learned. ... read»
One on One: Historic Preservation's New Plan
Shilpi Paul | May 10th 2013
In this edition of One on One, UrbanTurf paid a visit to the Historic Preservation Office to chat about managing preservation in a rapidly changing ci... read»
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