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Posts By UrbanTurf Staff

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UrbanTurf Reader Asks: Where Can You Get the Most Out of $1,900 in Rent?

UrbanTurf Reader Asks: Where Can You Get the Most Out of $1,900 in Rent?

UrbanTurf Staff | July 11th 2011

In this week’s installment of UrbanTurf Reader Asks, a reader who is moving out on his own inquires about where he can get the most bang for his... read»

Local Title Insurers Stop Insuring Foreclosure Sales

Local Title Insurers Stop Insuring Foreclosure Sales

UrbanTurf Staff | July 8th 2011

In May, a measure was implemented in the District that required lenders to enter into mediation with homeowners facing foreclosure prior to foreclosin... read»

This Week's Find: Capitol Hill Two-Bedroom in Former Church

This Week's Find: Capitol Hill Two-Bedroom in Former Church

UrbanTurf Staff | July 8th 2011

For just over 100 years, St. Monica's, a church on Capitol Hill, served congregations of varying sizes and denominations until 2009 when its congregat... read»

4.6%: Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise

4.6%: Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise

UrbanTurf Staff | July 7th 2011

Long-term mortgage rates increased this week by the largest amount in nine weeks, but remain quite low by historical standards. ... read»

Construction on Anacostia's W Street Townhouses Could Begin By End of Year

Construction on Anacostia's W Street Townhouses Could Begin By End of Year

UrbanTurf Staff | July 7th 2011

Construction and pre-sales could start by the end of the year on the W Street townhome and condo project, the first significant new-construction resid... read»

Duke Ellington's Childhood Home Under Contract

Duke Ellington's Childhood Home Under Contract

UrbanTurf Staff | July 6th 2011

UrbanTurf has learned that a house on 13th Street, where the legendary Duke Ellington spent some of his childhood years, hit the market a few days ago... read»

Same Song: Apartment Rents Up, Vacancy Still Low in DC Area

Same Song: Apartment Rents Up, Vacancy Still Low in DC Area

UrbanTurf Staff | July 6th 2011

Apartment rents continue to go up and vacancies remain low in the DC area, according to Delta Associates second quarter report. ... read»

Report: 2.4 Years of New Condo Supply in DC Area

Report: 2.4 Years of New Condo Supply in DC Area

UrbanTurf Staff | July 5th 2011

Local real estate research firm Delta Associates has published its mid-year 2011 report on the market for new condos across the DC metro area. After t... read»

Best New Listings: The Chinatown Gate, Columbia Heights, and Colonial Village

Best New Listings: The Chinatown Gate, Columbia Heights, and Colonial Village

UrbanTurf Staff | July 5th 2011

In this week's edition of Best New Listings, we look at one-bedroom condo overlooking Chinatown Gate, a renovated Wardman classic in Columbia Heights,... read»

Some July 4th Eye Candy For Those Sweating It Out in the City

Some July 4th Eye Candy For Those Sweating It Out in the City

UrbanTurf Staff | July 1st 2011

If you are spending your July 4th holiday sweating it out in the city rather than hanging out at the beach, here are some homes for sale from around t... read»

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