Posts By UrbanTurf Staff
Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author UrbanTurf Staff, from most recent to least.
AU Park to Mt. Pleasant: The 6 Most Competitive DC Neighborhoods For Homebuyers
UrbanTurf Staff | September 1st 2023
Just before the holiday, UrbanTurf is taking its semi-annual look at the neighborhoods around the city where homebuyers are likely to face the most co... read»
Still High, Long-Term Rates Head Back Down
UrbanTurf Staff | August 31st 2023
Freddie Mac reported 7.18% as the average on a 30-year mortgage on Thursday, down 5 basis points from last week.... read»
The Rising Cost of a Two-Bedroom Rental Around the DC Area
UrbanTurf Staff | August 31st 2023
A new report out this week sheds light on how much rental rates for two-bedroom apartments in the DC region have risen over the last year.... read»
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Pending Home Sales Rise For Second Month in a Row
UrbanTurf Staff | August 30th 2023
The National Association of Realtors announced Wednesday that home contract signings rose 0.9% last month, compared to June. Pending transactions were... read»
Above Asking: $25,000 to $75,000 Premiums
UrbanTurf Staff | August 30th 2023
In this week's Above Asking, we highlight two listings that recently sold for premiums above their list price.... read»
Why Are Mortgage Rates So High?
UrbanTurf Staff | August 29th 2023
This article delves into the reasons behind the surge in mortgage rates, shedding light on the various factors that have contributed to this upward tr... read»
390-Unit Development Planned Near Downtown Silver Spring Looks For Key Approval
UrbanTurf Staff | August 29th 2023
One of the more prominent features of the project will be a public plaza that will run along Forest Glen Road, adjacent to Georgia Avenue.... read»
Zillow Rolls Out 1% Down Payment Program
UrbanTurf Staff | August 28th 2023
With the program, buyers who qualify will put 1% down towards the purchase of a home and Zillow Home Loans will contribute an additional 2% at closin... read»
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Today, we take a closer look at home insurance.... read »

A new bill would give builders a shelf of ready-made housing plans that the city has ... read »

The past year has been one of progress for the residential pipeline in Adams Morgan a... read »

A paperwork snag is holding up one of the larger for-sale housing projects in the wor... read »

The Kennedy Center's shifting fortunes, new home sales hit an eight-month high, and h... read »
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