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Posts By Mark Wellborn
Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author Mark Wellborn, from most recent to least.
Friday's "If I Had $1.5 Million" Listing
Mark Wellborn | August 7th 2009
This week's "If I Had $1.5 Million" listing is a six-bedroom home in Cleveland Park. While the facade is not terribly inviting, this home has a lot to... read»
What Does $420K Buy You in DC?
Mark Wellborn | August 6th 2009
This one-bedroom w/den condo, located just west of 16th Street in Dupont Circle, would make a great home for a young professional who has the ability ... read»
The Best Open Houses in the DC Area this Weekend
Mark Wellborn | August 6th 2009
This weekend's best open houses include a huge four-bedroom townhouse near Gallaudet Univeristy and a two-bedroom condo in Adams Morgan with a covered... read»
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Demand Surpassing Supply in DC Area Home Market
Mark Wellborn | August 5th 2009
The inventory of homes on the market in DC fell below 6 months worth in June, an indication that the market may be switching from a buyer's market bac... read»
UrbanTurf Reader Asks: Which Property Will Have the Better Resale Value?
Mark Wellborn | August 4th 2009
In this installment of UrbanTurf Reader Asks, a reader who has narrowed her property search down to two condos wonders which has the better investment... read»
The Changing Face of Cleveland Park
Mark Wellborn | August 4th 2009
Is Cleveland Park losing its allure? The recent closings of neighborhood stores and hints that homes currently on the market are over-priced indicate ... read»
Tuesday's Deal of the Week
Mark Wellborn | August 4th 2009
This week's Deal of the Week is a three-bedroom house in Chevy Chase that is considered a good deal even by other real estate professionals in the are... read»
Mortgage Rates Level Off After Taking a Little Ride
Mark Wellborn | August 3rd 2009
Thirty-year fixed-rate mortgage rates rose slightly last week from 5.2 percent to 5.25 percent. Rates seem to be leveling off after taking a little bi... read»
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