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Oh Home Sellers, Where Art Thou?
Mark Wellborn | January 18th 2013
It can be exasperating to be a home buyer in DC these days, but quite lucrative if you are selling. Problem is, there aren't that many home sellers ou... read»
This Week's Find: A Winthrop Faulkner Original
Shilpi Paul | January 17th 2013
Many homes in DC benefit from a famous architect's touch. This Week's Find is a Cleveland Park four-bedroom that Winthrop Faulkner designed for his ow... read»
Anacostia Storefronts to Get a Makeover
Shilpi Paul | January 17th 2013
On Wednesday night, ARCH Development met with the community and revealed that more than 20 storefronts throughout Historic Anacostia will be scrubbed ... read»
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Two Mid-Sized Condo Projects Headed to Bethesda
UrbanTurf Staff | January 16th 2013
Downtown Bethesda is getting in on the mid-sized condo frenzy with the announcement of two new projects for the DC suburb. ... read»
The Hidden Benefits of FHA Loans
UrbanTurf Sponsor | January 16th 2013
The primary appeal of an FHA-backed loan is its very low down payment requirement of 3.5%. But there are other, lesser-known advantages to this loan p... read»
What $2,500 Rents You In the DC Area
Shilpi Paul | January 16th 2013
This week in What X Rents You, UrbanTurf looks in the $2,500 a month range and found a variety of choices for prospective renters in the DC area with ... read»
No Parking: Zoning Commission Approves The Bond at Tenley
Shilpi Paul | January 15th 2013
Last night, the Zoning Commission unanimously approved the plans for The Bond at Tenley, Douglas Development's parking-spot-free residential project.... read»
Pocket Listings: The Good and Bad
UrbanTurf Sponsor | January 15th 2013
Pocket listings, also called private or secret listings, are properties not advertised to the public on the multiple listings service (MLS) but instea... read»
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