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Following are the most popular UrbanTurf articles ever, from most to least popular.

4.32: Mortgage Rates Down For Third Week in a Row

4.32: Mortgage Rates Down For Third Week in a Row

Lark Turner | January 30th 2014

On Thursday morning, Freddie Mac reported 4.32 percent with an average 0.7 point as the average on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, down slightly from 4... read»

Fannie, Freddie Will Not Change Loan Limits For DC in 2016

Fannie, Freddie Will Not Change Loan Limits For DC in 2016

UrbanTurf Staff | December 1st 2015

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will back loans of up to $417,000 in most of the country and up to $625,500 in more expensive housing markets like DC.... read»

Trump To Look At Eliminating Capital Gains Tax On Home Sales

Trump To Look At Eliminating Capital Gains Tax On Home Sales

UrbanTurf Staff | July 14th 2025

The president is looking to support a bill that would eliminate the tax.... read»

The Bell Tower Stays: 87 Apartments Pitched for Columbia Heights Church Conversion

The Bell Tower Stays: 87 Apartments Pitched for Columbia Heights Church Conversion

UrbanTurf Staff | April 7th

Plans have been pitched to DC to convert a Methodist church in Columbia Heights into a multifamily residential building.... read»

Ask An Agent: What Are the Most Important Metrics When Buying A Home?

Ask An Agent: What Are the Most Important Metrics When Buying A Home?

Mark Wellborn | June 24th 2009

In this week's installment of Ask An Agent, a reader inquires about what the best metrics are to keep in mind when buying a new home. More after the j... read»

Best New Listings: A Hidden One-Bedroom off H Street and a Victorian in Shaw

Best New Listings: A Hidden One-Bedroom off H Street and a Victorian in Shaw

Nena Perry-Brown | October 19th 2018

This week’s Best New Listings includes a sun-filled semi-detached home in Friendship Heights, a charming Victorian in Shaw, and a lofty one-bedroom ... read»

Rising Costs Stall 434-Unit Takoma Metro Project, Developer Seeks More Time

Rising Costs Stall 434-Unit Takoma Metro Project, Developer Seeks More Time

UrbanTurf Staff | July 27th

EYA and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority have requested a two-year extension of the approval for the consolidated PUD and zoning map... read»

Mortgage Rates Drop To Lowest Level Since Last Summer

Mortgage Rates Drop To Lowest Level Since Last Summer

UrbanTurf Staff | January 18th 2024

On Thursday, Freddie Mac reported 6.6% as the average on a 30-year mortgage, down 6 basis points from last week.... read»

Airbnb CEO Vows To Provide Free Housing to Those Affected by Muslim Ban

Airbnb CEO Vows To Provide Free Housing to Those Affected by Muslim Ban

Nena Perry-Brown | January 30th 2017

In response to the Trump administration's executive order temporarily banning Muslims from entering the country, Airbnb plans to offer travelers stran... read»

Under Contract: 14 Days Or Less in Bethesda and Silver Spring

Under Contract: 14 Days Or Less in Bethesda and Silver Spring

UrbanTurf Staff | August 13th 2024

In this week's Under Contract, we highlight homes in Sligo Park Hills and Bethesda that recently found buyers.... read»

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