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Most Popular Posts - Ever

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

Short Sale Relief in Sight?

Short Sale Relief in Sight?

UrbanTurf Staff | April 30th 2012

There can be a number of complications with the short sale process, not least of which is that after an offer is submitted to the bank, it can take se... read»

How I Got $70K for My First Home

How I Got $70K for My First Home

Mark Wellborn | March 18th 2009

Many people have heard about the Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP), but few of us know someone who has actually taken advantage of it to buy a h... read»

Long-Term Mortgage Rates Remain Flat

Long-Term Mortgage Rates Remain Flat

UrbanTurf Staff | December 2nd 2021

Freddie Mac reported 3.11 percent with an average 0.6 point on Thursday, up just one basis point compared to last week. ... read»

The Seesawing of Mortgage Rates Continues

The Seesawing of Mortgage Rates Continues

UrbanTurf Staff | August 11th 2022

A week after dropping below 5%, long-term mortgage rates headed back north on Thursday. ... read»

$469 a Square Foot: The Cost to Live Near Nationals Park

$469 a Square Foot: The Cost to Live Near Nationals Park

UrbanTurf Staff | April 2nd 2015

Just in time for opening day, Trulia created a chart of the most expensive baseball stadium neighborhoods for homebuyers.... read»

Law & Order, Miss Manners, and a 3-Term President

Law & Order, Miss Manners, and a 3-Term President

UrbanTurf Staff | November 5th 2012

This week's additions to Bigwig Digs include a familiar face for Law & Order fans; the only US president to serve three terms; and a woman whose pen n... read»

Best New Listings: Full-Floor in East Village, Cozy in Brookland and High-End in Truxton

Best New Listings: Full-Floor in East Village, Cozy in Brookland and High-End in Truxton

Nena Perry-Brown | October 28th 2016

This week's Best New Listings include a different approach to modern living in East Village, in-demand features in a quaint package in Brookland and h... read»

The 10 Cities That Allow For Super-Small Housing

The 10 Cities That Allow For Super-Small Housing

Lark Turner | October 23rd 2014

Seattle and Portland sit at the top, but DC also makes the list. ... read»

3.51: After Months of Rising, Mortgage Rates Drop

3.51: After Months of Rising, Mortgage Rates Drop

Shilpi Paul | February 28th 2013

Rates reversed their slow, but steady trend upwards this week. Freddie Mac reported 3.51 percent with an average 0.8 point as the average on a 30-year... read»

Two Housing Markets Diverge in Forest Hills

Two Housing Markets Diverge in Forest Hills

Nena Perry-Brown | August 9th 2018

This week's Home Price Watch highlights the Forest Hills neighborhood, where the condo and co-op market is going one way and the detached home market ... read»

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