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New Tool Calculates Potential Return on Home Investment
Mark Wellborn | February 15th 2010
Whether you are a real estate investor or just a savvy homebuyer who wants to see what the return on your investment could be for a home you are inter... read»
DC Homes Selling For More, Moving Faster Than a Year Ago
UrbanTurf Staff | August 10th 2010
MRIS released its July housing numbers for the DC area today, and while the total number of home and condo sales in DC proper decreased between July 2... read»
Under Contract: Selling in Six Short Days in Shaw
Nena Perry-Brown | June 19th 2017
For this installment of Under Contract, UrbanTurf revisits two recently-featured homes in hot neighborhoods that sold in under a month.... read»
Single-Family Rents In DC Area 35% Higher Than Apartments
UrbanTurf Staff | April 17th 2025
A new report continues to highlight the growing chasm between apartment and single-family rents, not only across the country, but also in the DC regio... read»
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UrbanTurf Listings: New This Week
UrbanTurf Staff | February 13th 2020
UrbanTurf Listings is a premium property listings service that showcases some of the most appealing for-sale homes from across the DC metropolitan are... read»
3.90: Mortgage Rates Rise Very Slightly
Shilpi Paul | April 19th 2012
After a brief jump above 4 percent last month, rates have held steady for the past few weeks. This morning, Freddie Mac reported 3.90 percent with an ... read»
A Bird's Nest, A UFO? Sweden's Unique Lodging Options
Shilpi Paul | October 28th 2011
In this week's departure from all things DC real estate related, we escape to the treetops.... read»
Above Asking: Fetching Premiums Across the DC Area
UrbanTurf Staff | October 17th 2022
In this week's edition of Above Asking, UrbanTurf features a couple listings that sold for above their original asking prices. ... read»
Above Asking: The Premiums for Hyattsville Climbing Wall, Rappahanock Former Church
Nena Perry-Brown | September 8th 2020
The latest installment of Above Asking includes two recently-featured properties that were listed for under $500,000 but sold for over $500,000.... read»
Sales Up, Prices Down? A Few DC Housing Predictions For 2026
UrbanTurf Staff | December 3rd 2025
As an up and down year for the housing market winds down, forecasts are being made for what 2026 may bring.... read»
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This article aims to provide an overview of short sales, exploring the reasons behind... 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 »
A vacant parking pad tucked inside an alley network near H Street NE could be getting... read »
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