Most Popular Posts - Ever
Following are the most popular UrbanTurf articles ever, from most to least popular.
Above Asking: A $30,000 Premium in Shaw
UrbanTurf Staff | March 1st 2023
In this week's edition of Above Asking, we highlight two listings recently featured on UrbanTurf that sold for above their original asking price. ... read»
WSJ: Is Your Home a Good Investment?
Mark Wellborn | May 29th 2009
The Wall Street Journal’s Brett Arends had an interesting column recently about the long-term investment of real estate. In short, he doesn̵... read»
Verizon 4G to DC on December 5th
Mark Wellborn | December 1st 2010
Victims of the widespread Comcast internet outage on Sunday night will be happy to learn that Verizon has announced that it will launch its 4G network... read»
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Bigwig Digs: Notorious Lawman & Progressive First Lady
UrbanTurf Staff | February 25th 2013
This week on Bigwig Digs, we add two huge mid-century names -- one a prominent first lady, the other the first director of the FBI -- both of whom enl... read»
The Section Of Maryland Where Homes Are Selling In Less Than A Week
UrbanTurf Staff | November 14th 2024
Despite it being a slower year for the housing market in the DC area, there are two Bethesda zip codes where the market is still quite brisk.... read»
FHFA Loan Limits Rise Above $1 Million in DC Region For First Time
UrbanTurf Staff | November 29th 2022
On Tuesday, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced an increase to mortgage loan limits for 2023.... read»
4.86%: Mortgage Rates Inch Up Again
UrbanTurf Staff | March 31st 2011
Long-term mortgage rates inched back up again this week. Freddie Mac reported 4.86 percent as the average on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage this mornin... read»
Under Contract: Under a Week Near the Convention Center, Over a Month in Georgetown
Tianna Mañón | August 18th 2015
In Under Contract, UrbanTurf looks back at properties it has featured recently that were snatched up by DC’s alert buyers. ... read»
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This article aims to provide an overview of short sales, exploring the reasons behind... read »

Plans are moving forward on a brand new office building in the middle of downtown DC.... read »

The Zoning Commission is expected to take final rulemaking action on June 11.... read »

One of the more recognizable properties on upper Connecticut Avenue is back on the ma... read »

If you're apartment hunting in the DC region right now, landlords want your attention... read »
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