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Most Popular Posts - Ever

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

Rents Fall in NoMa, H Street and Upper NW

Rents Fall in NoMa, H Street and Upper NW

UrbanTurf Staff | April 4th 2013

A year ago, news came that the DC area apartment market would swing from favoring the landlord to favoring the renter by the end of 2012. It now appea... read»

The Most Expensive Home to Ever Be Listed in the DC Area Has Sold

The Most Expensive Home to Ever Be Listed in the DC Area Has Sold

UrbanTurf Staff | January 27th 2020

The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday that the Northern Virginia home owned by late AOL co-founder James V. Kimsey has sold for about $45 millio... read»

The 5 Most Competitive Neighborhoods for DC Homebuyers in 2018

The 5 Most Competitive Neighborhoods for DC Homebuyers in 2018

UrbanTurf Staff | April 20th 2018

As the spring housing market gets rolling, UrbanTurf is taking a look at the neighborhoods around DC where homebuyers are likely to face the most comp... read»

The Drive-Thru COVID Testing Rundown for the DC Area

The Drive-Thru COVID Testing Rundown for the DC Area

Nena Perry-Brown | June 1st 2020

For those experiencing symptoms and have been referred to get a test, here are some convenient testing sites that maintain physical distance recommend... read»

A Mansion Tax? DC Councilmember to Propose Tax on Million-Dollar Residential Properties

A Mansion Tax? DC Councilmember to Propose Tax on Million-Dollar Residential Properties

Nena Perry-Brown | May 9th 2019

Councilmember David Grosso estimated that the provision could raise over $50 million in annual revenue for additional investments in priorities like h... read»

How Garrison Elementary Was Saved

How Garrison Elementary Was Saved

Shilpi Paul | January 25th 2013

After Garrison Elementary showed up on Chancellor Kaya Henderson school closure list, Garrison parents immediately mobilized. And it ended up paying o... read»

DC's Skating Rink Apartments Open For Move-Ins in Early May

DC's Skating Rink Apartments Open For Move-Ins in Early May

UrbanTurf Staff | April 16th 2013

The transformation of the former roller skating rink above the Adams Morgan Harris Teeter into 39 lofty apartments is almost complete and it will welc... read»

A Tiny House in Cleveland Park? DC's New Zoning Rules in Effect

A Tiny House in Cleveland Park? DC's New Zoning Rules in Effect

UrbanTurf Staff | September 30th 2016

This week, the Historic Preservation Review Board unanimously approved the first accessory dwelling unit in a historic district since the new rules we... read»

DC Tax Abatement: No Property Taxes for 5 Years

DC Tax Abatement: No Property Taxes for 5 Years

Joe Marhamati | May 19th 2010

DC has a program for homeowners that offers a better deal for some prospective buyers than the $8,000 federal tax credit and the $5,000 DC credit comb... read»

Warder Mansion: From Opulence to Squatters and Back

Warder Mansion: From Opulence to Squatters and Back

Shilpi Paul | June 27th 2012

There are many large, stately apartment buildings to look at as one travels north on 16th Street NW from downtown. But among the monoliths with classi... read»

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