The Pursuit
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under The Pursuit, from most recent to least.
The Pursuit 2: Before & After Shots at Lanier Heights
Will Smith | June 13th 2016
An article from the UrbanTurf archives in which our publisher describes the renovation process for his one-bedroom co-op. ... read»
The Decision to Give Up Living on Land
UrbanTurf Staff | September 18th 2015
A DC couple is moving from their Takoma Park home to 680 square feet on the water in Southwest. ... read»
The Pursuit: Finding a Beautiful One-Bedroom in Lanier Heights for $1400/mo
Will Smith | October 8th 2013
UrbanTurf publisher Will Smith relates his experience finding a one-bedroom in the charming and previously unfamiliar Lanier Heights.... read»
The Pursuit: A Home For 50% Off
Shilpi Paul | July 2nd 2013
Christina Brown wanted to buy a row house in DC. Little did she know that she would get a very steep discount on that house. ... read»
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The Pursuit: Investing in Anacostia
Shilpi Paul | December 10th 2012
When Paula Wu wanted to invest in an income property in the city, her research and calculations led her to Anacostia. ... read»
The Pursuit: Downsizing to an Alley House
Shilpi Paul | October 18th 2012
In this edition of The Pursuit, Walter Woods downsizes from a five-bedroom home into a 480-square foot alley dwelling. ... read»
The Pursuit: Dreams of a Dining Table and a Community
Shilpi Paul | September 24th 2012
When Jared Powell set off on his house hunt, he knew he wanted to be part of an emerging neighborhood...and have space for a dining room table.... read»
The Pursuit: The Reality of Searching for an Investment Property
Shilpi Paul | August 14th 2012
Charlie Dawson had big plans for his first home purchase, but then some roadblocks emerged. ... read»
The Pursuit: Waiting Years For the Perfect Place
Shilpi Paul | July 24th 2012
It took three years of searching, but Rich Custer finally found the "almost" perfect home. ... read»
The Pursuit: Greening an Already Green House
Shilpi Paul | June 14th 2012
Betty Weiss had been investing in real estate in DC for a while. She renovates homes around the area, filling them with renters for a while or selling... read»
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