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Following are the most popular UrbanTurf articles ever, from most to least popular.
$7,500 For Your New Home -- No Repayment Required
Mark Wellborn | January 26th 2009
Imagine if you were buying a home for the first-time and, as a bonus, the federal government gave you $7,500 towards the purchase of the property that... read»
$241 A Month: The Difference A Year Makes In Interest Rates
UrbanTurf Staff | December 5th 2025
Long-term mortgage rates, while still high compared to several years ago, have dropped notably since late 2024. So today, UrbanTurf is taking a look t... read»
Cash Remained King In DC Housing Market In 2025
UrbanTurf Staff | February 12th
Approximately 6,320 homes sold in the city last year — and 26% of those listings went to buyers paying all cash, tying the highest percentage on rec... read»
Best New Listings: An AU Park Original; Tree-Lined On The Hill
UrbanTurf Staff | October 31st 2025
This week’s Best New Listings includes a Capitol Hill home on a tree-lined block and one of the first homes built in AU Park.... read»
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Best New Listings: An NYC Feel In Shaw; Charming In Chevy Chase
UrbanTurf Staff | October 17th 2025
This week’s Best New Listings includes a contemporary rowhome in Shaw and a charming listing in Chevy Chase.... read»
NAR Economist Says Home Sales Will Rise 8% in 2025
UrbanTurf Staff | November 13th 2024
Following three years of declines, home sales are poised to bounce back next year. At least according to one industry professional.... read»
Under Contract: Petworth Deal of the Week, Baby Two-Bedroom Bungalow in Takoma Park
UrbanTurf Staff | April 7th 2010
In Under Contract this week, we take a look at a couple of properties featured over the last week and a half that went under contract within days of h... read»
Mortgage Rates Drop For First Time In A Month
UrbanTurf Staff | April 9th
Freddie Mac reported 6.37% as the average on a 30-year mortgage on Thursday, dropping 9 basis points from last week.... read»
Storefronts Out, Front Doors In: Buzzard Point Project Rethinks Its Street-Level Future
UrbanTurf Staff | April 14th
A long-planned apartment development at the tip of Buzzard Point is getting scaled back — at least for its first phase.... read»
Stephen Strasburg's Former McLean Home Finds Buyer Before Hitting Market
UrbanTurf Staff | May 20th 2025
The 12,000 square-foot home was scheduled to hit the market late last week. A buyer swooped in before that happened.... read»
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This article discusses the variety of rental restrictions that may exist in condomini... read »
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The District's blueprint for the redevelopment surrounding the future Washington Comm... read »
The number of neighborhoods in DC where the median home price hits or exceeds $1 mill... read »
Two councilmembers have proposals targeting high-value homes whose owners don't live ... read »
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