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Shilpi Paul | December 14th 2012
In a slight departure from all things DC-real-estate related, UrbanTurf wanted to share this snapshot of a New York City renter. Naked Apartments, a w... read»
Best New Listings: Two Sunrooms, Glover Park and a Farmhouse
Shilpi Paul | December 14th 2012
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Freddie Mac's Crystal Ball: A Few Predictions for 2013
Shilpi Paul | December 13th 2012
Wondering what the next year holds for the housing market? Freddie Mac's Chief Economist Frank Nofthat recently made a few predictions about where mor... read»
This Week's Find: Luxury on Leroy Place
Shilpi Paul | December 13th 2012
This Week's Find does not have the celebrity cachet of its neighbor, but it has enough luxury finishes and amenities to keep pace with the other house... read»
3.32: Rates Drop Slightly, Stay Near Historic Lows
Shilpi Paul | December 13th 2012
Rates dropped very slightly this week, staying just over the record low. On Thursday morning, Freddie Mac reported 3.32 percent with an average 0.7 po... read»
205-Unit Apartment Project at Progression Place To Deliver in Mid-2013
UrbanTurf Staff | December 13th 2012
7th Flats at Progression Place will be completed by June 2013, but pre-leasing at the project near 7th and S Street NW could start as soon as February... read»
A Park in NoMa? Eventually
Shilpi Paul | December 12th 2012
The redevelopment of NoMa has been successful in many ways, but walking amongst the shiny new high-rise residential and office buildings, you may noti... read»
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