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Following are the most popular UrbanTurf articles ever, from most to least popular.
Busy at the Top: What is Driving a 45-Day Surge in DC's Luxury Housing Market
UrbanTurf Staff | December 2nd 2021
The DC area is not known for the very high home prices of New York or Los Angeles. But one wouldn’t necessarily know that based on recent activity i... read»
Cisco Founder's Virginia Farm Hits Market For Nearly $20 Million
UrbanTurf Staff | November 24th 2025
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Sandy Lerner has placed her sprawling, 571-acre Virginia estate on the market.... read»
Where Are DC-Area Residents Going (And Not Going)
Nena Perry-Brown | April 6th 2020
While a recent analysis shows the DC area making the grade at following physical distancing recommendations, a new tool aims to show what kinds of tri... read»
Mayor Cancels 2013 DC Tax Lien Sales
Shilpi Paul | September 16th 2013
Mayor Vince Gray has initiated a few more actions in response to the Washington Post's recent exposé regarding the predatory tax lien sale system... read»
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A Mullett Redevelopment: 15 Units Proposed for a Pair of Rowhouses in DC's West End
Nena Perry-Brown | April 5th 2021
A hopback addition would give the development a new mullet.... read»
A Castle on the Potomac: McLean Estate To List For $22 Million
UrbanTurf Staff | August 4th 2023
It has been awhile since a home with a lofty price tag entered the DC area market but that will change in the coming weeks.... read»
Changes Pitched for Eastbanc's U Street Metro Development
Nena Perry-Brown | May 21st 2021
The plans for 1250 U Street NW originally called for 106 apartments and 51 hotel rooms above retail, along with 36 stacked duplexes .... read»
Union Market Sister Building Expected to be Set Down for Public Hearing
Nena Perry-Brown | July 29th 2019
The Zoning Commission will hold its first vote on the project's newest iteration this evening.... read»
Primer on DC Neighborhoods (for Brooklyn Transplants)
Will Smith | January 23rd 2009
We recently published an article comparing condo prices in DC to those in Brooklyn with the thinking that there is quite a bit of relocation between N... read»
A Sculptural Entrance and a Shared Street: The Plans for Shirlington's Public Space
Nena Perry-Brown | June 21st 2021
Almost a year after Arlington County approved a mixed-use rezoning for part of the Village at Shirlington, Federal Realty is proposing updates to the ... read»
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In this edition of First-Timer Primer, we look into the question of how to determine ... read »
This is one of the more intriguing adaptive reuse proposals of the year.... read »
The developer wants to transform the 1960s motor lodge into "Union Market Cabanas" �... read »
This week we bring back What X Buys You as UrbanTurf takes a look at how far an $850,... read »
The Archdiocese of Washington is asking DC's Board of Zoning Adjustment to sign off, ... read »
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- Archdiocese Seeks to Revive 80-Townhome Plan In North Michigan Park
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