Most Popular Posts - Ever
Following are the most popular UrbanTurf articles ever, from most to least popular.
Signs of Hope in the Nation's Housing Market
Mark Wellborn | March 26th 2009
There now appear to be some good economic signs (we couldn't resist the photo) in various sectors, including the housing market, after months of bad n... read»
Under Contract: Alexandria Home With Its Own Greenhouse Finds Buyer
UrbanTurf Staff | July 14th 2025
This week's Under Contract features homes in Silver Spring and Alexandria that recently found buyers.... read»
What A Week Of Data Tells Us About The DC-Area Housing Market
UrbanTurf Staff | June 3rd
The market wrapped up the last week with a handful of numbers that paint a nuanced picture for buyers and sellers alike.... read»
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3.45%: Mortgage Rates Remain Near Record Lows
UrbanTurf Staff | August 11th 2016
Long-term mortgage rates didn't move much this week, remaining just above the record lows reached a couple years ago. ... read»
To Buy or Not To Buy, That Is the Question
Mark Wellborn | August 17th 2009
This weekend, The New York Times had an interesting piece about the indecision and anxiety that home buyers exhibit in today's market compared to a fe... read»
These 7 Maryland Suburb Zip Codes Are Seeing the Biggest Price Gains in 2026
UrbanTurf Staff | July 24th
UrbanTurf is once again taking its semi-regular look at the areas around DC that have seen the highest home price appreciation so far in 2026.... read»
Under Contract: A Week For A Couple Of Three-Bedrooms
UrbanTurf Staff | March 11th 2025
This week’s edition features homes in DC's Fairlawn neighborhood and in Old Town that found buyers in about a week.... read»
A Robert Gurney–Designed Home on the Potomac Asks $12.5 Million
UrbanTurf Staff | April 8th
One of the more architecturally interesting homes to hit the market in the DC region in recent memory just came online in Bethesda.... read»
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Today, we take a closer look at home insurance.... read »

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 »

DC's new fortified bar; a quiet $17.5 million home sale; and 3,000 new homes at Dunn ... read »
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