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Posts By Mark Wellborn

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

Best Up-and-Comers in 2009: Redfin.com, Streetcars and FHA Loans

Best Up-and-Comers in 2009: Redfin.com, Streetcars and FHA Loans

Mark Wellborn | December 16th 2009

2009 was full of trends, developments and websites (just look at this one!) that increased in popularity and utility during the year. After the jump, ... read»

Best Live/Work Space: Fathom Creative

Best Live/Work Space: Fathom Creative

Mark Wellborn | December 16th 2009

Drew Mitchell and Bill Fischer have given new meaning to the idea of a home office. As co-principals of the web design and marketing firm Fathom Creat... read»

Best Neighborhood Debate: Is H Street Worth It?

Best Neighborhood Debate: Is H Street Worth It?

Mark Wellborn | December 15th 2009

Nothing seems to arouse debate in this city like neighborhood talk. No matter the question, you can be sure that you will get an impassioned response.... read»

Best New Tech for DC Real Estate Scene: Google Street View

Best New Tech for DC Real Estate Scene: Google Street View

Mark Wellborn | December 15th 2009

Even though it was introduced in mid-November of last year, we believe that Google Street View's arrival in DC is worthy of a mention on this year's B... read»

Best Deal of 2009: The $419,000 Three-Bedroom

Best Deal of 2009: The $419,000 Three-Bedroom

Mark Wellborn | December 15th 2009

Deal of the Week is one of our most popular features here at UrbanTurf, so we envisioned the process of choosing the Deal of the Year as particularly ... read»

Best Record Set This Year: Mortgage Rates Hit All-Time Low

Best Record Set This Year: Mortgage Rates Hit All-Time Low

Mark Wellborn | December 14th 2009

First-time home buyer tax credit? Please. The main reason people are buying homes right now is because interest rates are extraordinarily low, and a c... read»

Best Local Real Estate Idea (That Went Nowhere): Inauguration Rentals

Best Local Real Estate Idea (That Went Nowhere): Inauguration Rentals

Mark Wellborn | December 14th 2009

Renting out your place for the Obama inauguration seemed like a very lucrative idea back in January. However, if there was ever a scheme that was too ... read»

The Best Listing of the Year (For Mere Mortals)

The Best Listing of the Year (For Mere Mortals)

Mark Wellborn | December 14th 2009

This week, UrbanTurf will take a look back at the best that DC's residential real estate market had to offer in 2009. From the best deals to the best ... read»

Guess the Price: Modern Four-Bedroom Philadelphia Home

Guess the Price: Modern Four-Bedroom Philadelphia Home

Mark Wellborn | December 11th 2009

In our weekly departure from DC-related real estate fare, we bring back the popular price-guessing game for homes in other metropolitan areas. In this... read»

"If I Had $3 Million" Listing: Six-Bedroom Federal Rowhouse in Georgetown

"If I Had $3 Million" Listing: Six-Bedroom Federal Rowhouse in Georgetown

Mark Wellborn | December 11th 2009

This week's If I Had $3 Million listing is a six-bedroom Federal rowhouse in Georgetown with quite a history behind it. Find out more after the jump. ... read»

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