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Shilpi Paul | August 1st 2012
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Shilpi Paul | July 31st 2012
This edition of Deal of the Week features an attractive one-bedroom at a price point not often seen in one of DC's tonier neighborhoods. ... read»
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Case-Shiller: National Home Prices Show Largest Gain Since 2000
UrbanTurf Staff | July 31st 2012
In continued good news for the national housing market, home prices increased by 2.2 percent between April and May 2012 in the 20-city index measured ... read»
DC's Third Most Expensive Home Re-Enters Market After Short Break
UrbanTurf Staff | July 30th 2012
After a two-month hiatus, 2943 Benton Place NW, which holds the honor of being the third most expensive home in the city, is back on the market for $1... read»
The Debt Effect on the Future Generation of Homebuyers
Shilpi Paul | July 30th 2012
Apartments all over DC are full of young adults with college degrees, and sometimes, crushing debt. Could this generation's debt have an impact on hom... read»
How to Rent Out That Spare Bedroom
Leigh Ann Renzulli | July 30th 2012
Renting out an extra bedroom can be a smart financial decision. However, there’s more to the process than just putting an ad on Craigslist, and ... read»
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Shilpi Paul | July 30th 2012
Last week, in the first of what will be a series of polls about what new types of establishments DC residents would like to see come to their area, Ur... read»
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