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Following are the most popular UrbanTurf articles ever, from most to least popular.
DC Has the Second Fastest-Whitening Zip Code in the US
Shilpi Paul | June 12th 2012
Three zip codes in DC showed up on a list ranking the fastest "whitening" neighborhoods in the United States, with 20001 taking the second highest ran... read»
A Modern Take on Prefab Homes in New York State
Lark Turner | October 24th 2014
The houses at Hudson Woods are a departure from the usual prefab housing community.... read»
Best New Listings: An Oversized Tudor and A Studio With Space
Shilpi Paul | June 7th 2013
In this week's edition of Best New Listings, UrbanTurf looks at an over-sized Tudor in Chevy Chase, a Columbia Heights studio with a 300 square-foot d... read»
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Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level Since The Summer
UrbanTurf Staff | January 2nd 2025
On Thursday, Freddie Mac reported 6.91% as the average on a 30-year mortgage.... read»
Long-Term Mortgage Rates Tick Down Again
UrbanTurf Staff | June 22nd 2023
Freddie Mac reported 6.67% as the average on a 30-year mortgage on Thursday, down two basis points compared to last week. ... read»
Above Asking: The Exposed Brick Premium
Nena Perry-Brown | February 27th 2017
In this edition of Above Asking, UrbanTurf takes a look at two recently-featured rowhouses with exposed brick accent walls that went for more than the... read»
The Four Finalists For DC's Memorial of the Future
Nena Perry-Brown | June 8th 2016
After announcing the Memorials of the Future competition last fall, the panel of jurors has chosen four finalists who have reimagined a modern way for... read»
Mazza Residences In Friendship Heights Look To Open Soon, As TJ Maxx Builds Out New Space
UrbanTurf Staff | July 18th 2025
The redevelopment of the Mazza Gallerie mall in Friendship Heights is nearing completion and a much-loved retailer is prepping its return.... read»
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A look at the closing costs that homebuyers pay at the closing table.... read »

The plan unveiled Sunday for East Potomac Golf Links would make the course a very dif... read »

Trammell Crow is looking to modify options for two parcels at the former McMillan San... read »

High Street Residential’s plans for a prominent corner in Shaw will have to wait a ... read »

The firm purchased 4040 N. Fairfax Drive, located steps from Ballston-MU Metro statio... read »
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