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Posts By Mark Wellborn

Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author Mark Wellborn, from most recent to least.

Best New Listings: Forest Hills and Columbia Heights

Best New Listings: Forest Hills and Columbia Heights

Mark Wellborn | July 12th 2010

In this week's edition of Best New Listings, we feature a contemporary two-bedroom condo in Forest Hills with 16 living room windows and a Columbia He... read»

This Week's Find: A One-Bedroom for Loft Lovers

This Week's Find: A One-Bedroom for Loft Lovers

Mark Wellborn | July 9th 2010

In This Week’s Find, we find a 1,250 square-foot unit on the eastern edge of Adams Morgan with wide open living space. This unit will likely app... read»

"If I Had $1.5 Million" Listing: The Dupont Home That Will Help Pay Your Mortgage

"If I Had $1.5 Million" Listing: The Dupont Home That Will Help Pay Your Mortgage

Mark Wellborn | July 9th 2010

The opportunity to buy a home that has a rental unit (or two) is an enticing amenity these days for buyers, and in our If I Had $1.5 Million listing ... read»

DC Area Has Lowest Unemployment in the Country (Thanks to Fed Govt.)

DC Area Has Lowest Unemployment in the Country (Thanks to Fed Govt.)

Mark Wellborn | July 1st 2010

At 6 percent, the DC area has the lowest unemployment rate in the country, according to the Department of Labor. This low percentage is thanks in larg... read»

Breaking: Tax Credit Deadline Extended

Breaking: Tax Credit Deadline Extended

Mark Wellborn | July 1st 2010

Despite all indications to the contrary over the past few weeks, Congress ended up extending the federal tax credit closing deadline late last night, ... read»

This Week's Find: A One-Bedroom Condo in a Four-Bedroom Neighborhood

This Week's Find: A One-Bedroom Condo in a Four-Bedroom Neighborhood

Mark Wellborn | July 1st 2010

In This Week's Find, we came across a very nice one-bedroom in The Palisades, a section of DC that is not usually popular with the one-bedroom buyer. ... read»

DC's Burger Wars Heat Up

DC's Burger Wars Heat Up

Mark Wellborn | June 30th 2010

Two weeks ago it was furniture, last week it was gadgets and this week our retail/restaurant segment focuses on an American institution: the hamburger... read»

Under Contract: The Condo with 18-Foot Windows and The Lowest-Priced Two-Bedroom in Dupont

Under Contract: The Condo with 18-Foot Windows and The Lowest-Priced Two-Bedroom in Dupont

Mark Wellborn | June 30th 2010

In Under Contract, UrbanTurf looks back at properties it has featured over the past couple weeks to see which were snatched up by DC's alert buyers.... read»

Deal of the Week: All Renovated in Mount Pleasant

Deal of the Week: All Renovated in Mount Pleasant

Mark Wellborn | June 29th 2010

For this installment of Deal of the Week, we find a two-bedroom condo in Mount Pleasant that has been a work in progress for the last few years. More ... read»

Case Shiller Shows DC Area Home Prices Rising

Case Shiller Shows DC Area Home Prices Rising

Mark Wellborn | June 29th 2010

The Case-Shiller Home Price Index was released today and the DC area has the highest home price gains in the country in April. More after the jump. ... read»

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