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Lori Steenhoek | July 20th 2012
In Re-imagined this week, Lori Steenhoek helps re-envision a Federal style row house in the 16th Street Heights neighborhood. ... read»
Ecodistrict Plan Will Transform DC's Southwest Quadrant
Shilpi Paul | July 20th 2012
On Thursday night, the National Capitol Planning Commission (NCPC) held an open discussion about their plan to transform 100 currently less-than-hospi... read»
Will DC's Buildings Grow Taller?
Shilpi Paul | July 19th 2012
This afternoon, DC got some attention on Capitol Hill as the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held a hearing about the future of the 19... read»
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3.53: Another All-Time Low for Mortgage Rates
Shilpi Paul | July 19th 2012
Yet again, mortgage rates dropped to an all-time record low this week, with Freddie Mac reporting 3.53 with an average 0.7 point as the average on a 3... read»
Putting Up Walls to Bring Down the Rent
Shilpi Paul | July 18th 2012
Many young DC renters have found a way to live in the city's most luxurious apartment buildings without going broke. ... read»
What $1,700 Rents You in the DC Area
Shilpi Paul | July 18th 2012
This week in What X Rents You, UrbanTurf looked in the $1,700 a month range and found a variety of choices for prospective renters in the region with ... read»
Distressed Property Sales Drop to Lowest Level Since 2009
Shilpi Paul | July 18th 2012
According to a report released this morning, DC proper has one of the lowest rates of distressed property sales in the region.... read»
Just How Important Is the Creative Class?
Shilpi Paul | July 17th 2012
New pop-up shops, cafes and art gallery openings are lauded and certainly have intrinsic value, but do they lead to economic development?... read»
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