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

Best New Listings: A Schoolhouse Condo; One-Of-A-Kind In Takoma Park

Best New Listings: A Schoolhouse Condo; One-Of-A-Kind In Takoma Park

UrbanTurf Staff | June 26th

This week’s Best New Listings includes a Capitol Hill condo in a former schoolhouse and a Takoma Park home with sustainability at its core.... read»

A Proposed Bill Would Give 20-Year Tax Abatement To New Development At DC Metro Stations

A Proposed Bill Would Give 20-Year Tax Abatement To New Development At DC Metro Stations

UrbanTurf Staff | April 18th 2025

DC would be following Montgomery County's lead if this bill passes.... read»

Cause and Effect? Mortgage Rates Rise, But So Do Applications

Cause and Effect? Mortgage Rates Rise, But So Do Applications

Mark Wellborn | November 24th 2010

Mortgage rates are now rising rather steadily from their record lows, but in a strange twist, mortgage applications are also increasing. ... read»

The Zones That Could Lead To More Development in Chevy Chase Set To Go Before Zoning Commission

The Zones That Could Lead To More Development in Chevy Chase Set To Go Before Zoning Commission

UrbanTurf Staff | October 29th 2024

The map and text amendment applications that were filed with the Commission last October would create new mixed-use zones along Connecticut Avenue.... read»

Hottest Market in the DC Area? Outside the Beltway

Hottest Market in the DC Area? Outside the Beltway

Will Smith | July 29th 2009

"Ring of Fire" no more. In 16 months, the Northern Virginia exurbs have swung from foreclosure wasteland to arguably the metro area's hottest market. ... read»

Bank of America Launches 3% Down Payment Mortgage

Bank of America Launches 3% Down Payment Mortgage

UrbanTurf Staff | February 23rd 2016

The new conforming loan for low- and moderate-income homebuyers would be an alternative to the FHA loan. ... read»

3.78: Mortgage Rates Hit New Record Low

3.78: Mortgage Rates Hit New Record Low

UrbanTurf Staff | May 24th 2012

This morning, Freddie Mac reported 3.78 percent with an average 0.8 point as the average on a 30-year fixed mortgage, down slightly from last week's 3... read»

Sales, Prices, Inventory Head North: A Few 2025 Housing Predictions

Sales, Prices, Inventory Head North: A Few 2025 Housing Predictions

UrbanTurf Staff | December 4th 2024

As an up and down year for the housing market winds down, forecasts are being made for what 2025 may bring.... read»

Mortgage Refinance Demand Surges As Rates Drop To Two-Year Lows

Mortgage Refinance Demand Surges As Rates Drop To Two-Year Lows

UrbanTurf Staff | September 25th 2024

Applications to refinance a home loan increased 20% last week compared with the previous week.... read»

Deal of the Week: The Five-Bedroom Mount Pleasant Bargain

Deal of the Week: The Five-Bedroom Mount Pleasant Bargain

Mark Wellborn | June 14th 2011

On April 11th, a five-bedroom home on the 1800 block of Ingleside Terrace sold for $830,000, $50,000 above its list price of $779,000. We mention this... read»

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