Most Popular Posts - Ever
Following are the most popular UrbanTurf articles ever, from most to least popular.
How To Keep Wildfire Smoke Out of Your Home
UrbanTurf Staff | July 20th
With fire season far from over, it is worth knowing how to keep the fine particles outside where they belong.... read»
DC-Area Home Prices Top $680,000 For The First Time In May
UrbanTurf Staff | June 10th
Home prices in the DC area reached a new record high in May, and for buyers in the single-family market, the competition isn't letting up anytime soon... read»
Trump Signs Bill That Could End Spam Mortgage Calls
UrbanTurf Staff | September 8th 2025
A bill was signed into law on Friday that aims to curb the abusive use of so‑called "trigger leads".... read»
A Logan Circle ‘Grand Dame’ Out of the Gilded Age Hits the Market
UrbanTurf Sponsor | August 11th
Originally built in 1890, 1229 O Street NW was recently renovated to balance beautifully restored Victorian architectural with modern, luxury finishes... read»
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Best New Listings: A Hidden Penthouse; This (Not So) Old House
UrbanTurf Staff | April 10th
This week’s Best New Listings includes a renovated 1925 Craftsman in AU Park and a spectacular hidden condo along 14th Street.... read»
The 6 Northern Virginia Zip Codes Seeing the Biggest Home Price Gains in 2026
UrbanTurf Staff | July 31st
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»
The Snyder Estate Returns For Just South Of $50 Million
UrbanTurf Staff | May 20th
Two weeks ago, UrbanTurf reported that Dan Snyder's River View estate would be coming back on the market, and the listing is now live.... read»
UrbanTurf Reader Asks: What is a Real Estate Agent's Commission These Days?
Mark Wellborn | March 19th 2009
This week, an UrbanTurf reader inquires about real estate agent commissions in a down market. See the full question after the jump, and let us know yo... read»
Mortgage Rates Drop, But Not Enough To Entice Buyers
UrbanTurf Staff | August 22nd 2024
On Thursday, Freddie Mac reported 6.46% as the average on a 30-year mortgage, down three basis points from last week.... read»
DC-Area Homeowners Are Staying Put For 13 Years, Per Report
UrbanTurf Staff | March 12th 2025
Homeowners in the DC region continue to stay in their homes for a long time.... 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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