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Re-imagined: A Row House in 16th Street Heights

Re-imagined: A Row House in 16th Street Heights

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

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?

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»

Neighborhood Eats: Spike Moves To Steak, Izakaya Seki Opening, Citronelle Closed For Now

Neighborhood Eats: Spike Moves To Steak, Izakaya Seki Opening, Citronelle Closed For Now

Rebecca Cooper | July 19th 2012

In Neighborhood Eats this week, a new restaurant from Chef Spike, Izakaya Seki comes to V Street, and 3 Stars brings more beer to DC.... read»

Sponsored: Lock 7 Development Unveils 7 High-End Units in Columbia Heights

Sponsored: Lock 7 Development Unveils 7 High-End Units in Columbia Heights

UrbanTurf Sponsor | July 19th 2012

This Sunday, Lock 7 Development will debut their latest project, Harvard Row, a seven-unit condominium project in a repurposed Victorian-era mansion o... read»

3.53: Another All-Time Low for Mortgage Rates

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

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

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

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?

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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