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Shilpi Paul | January 25th 2013
On Thursday, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) chose a team to develop the R.L. Christian Library site at 1... read»
Best New Listings: Warm Wood, A Condo Alternative and Takoma Park's Finest
Shilpi Paul | January 25th 2013
In this week's edition of Best New Listings, we look at a Capitol Hill row house shrouded in woodwork, a condo alternative in Georgetown, and a bright... read»
Why Isn't Anyone Bidding on the Georgetown Heating Plant?
Shilpi Paul | January 24th 2013
The auction of West Heating Plant, located on a prime piece of Georgetown real estate, started last week. But so far, the auction has failed to attrac... read»
This Week's Find: Open on Adams Mill
Shilpi Paul | January 24th 2013
This Week's Find is a renovated row house in Mount Pleasant that feels open without sacrificing historic character.... read»
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3.42: Morgage Rates Heading North
Shilpi Paul | January 24th 2013
Mortgage rates moved to their highest point since September 2012 this morning, with Freddie Mac reporting 3.42 percent with and average 0.7 point as t... read»
Fundrise Attracts $519,000 in One Day
UrbanTurf Staff | January 24th 2013
It appears that the waters have appropriately been "tested" for interest in crowd-funding website Fundrise's next project in Shaw. ... read»
Fundrise 'Tests the Waters' Before Moving Forward With Shaw Project
Shilpi Paul | January 23rd 2013
In advance of their next investment offering in Shaw, the folks at Fundrise have launched an effort aimed at gauging interest in a property before mov... read»
Smart Growth Forum Reveals Stunning Land Value Increases in DC
Shilpi Paul | January 23rd 2013
On Tuesday evening, the Coalition for Smarter hosted a discussion on walkable neighborhoods, but the most memorable line of the night had to do with t... read»
What $650,000 Buys You in the DC Area
Shilpi Paul | January 23rd 2013
In What X Buys You this week, UrbanTurf takes a look at properties on the market priced between $627,000 and $660,000 to give readers an idea of what ... read»
An Airbnb for Event Spaces Launches in DC
Shilpi Paul | January 22nd 2013
In yet another way that the internet is attempting to make our lives easier by aggregating options, an Airbnb-like website for party venues has emerge... read»
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