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Posts By UrbanTurf Staff

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Do Google Searches Predict the Direction of Home Prices?

Do Google Searches Predict the Direction of Home Prices?

UrbanTurf Staff | June 13th 2011

A report from the Bank of England concludes that there is "a strong correlation" between Google searches for the term "estate agents" and the trajecto... read»

Rule of Thumb: When Is It Time to Refinance?

Rule of Thumb: When Is It Time to Refinance?

UrbanTurf Staff | June 13th 2011

As long-term interest rates continue to drop, home owners with higher rates are seizing the opportunity to refinance their home. But when does a homeo... read»

Buy a Home, Get a BMW

Buy a Home, Get a BMW

UrbanTurf Staff | June 10th 2011

Here is an incentive that could be enticing to car-less home buyers in the DC area. A recently-listed five bedroom home in the city includes a brand n... read»

AOL's New Cooler-Than-Thou Palo Alto's Offices

AOL's New Cooler-Than-Thou Palo Alto's Offices

UrbanTurf Staff | June 10th 2011

In this week's departure from the DC residential real estate scene, we take a look at AOL's new offices in Palo Alto.... read»

New 34-Townhome Project Coming to The Palisades

New 34-Townhome Project Coming to The Palisades

UrbanTurf Staff | June 9th 2011

DCmud is reporting that things are moving full-steam ahead on Canal Parc, a 34-townhouse project that will be located in The Palisades. ... read»

The Studios That $150K Buys You in the DC Area

The Studios That $150K Buys You in the DC Area

UrbanTurf Staff | June 9th 2011

In What X Buys You this week, UrbanTurf takes a look at how much studio $150,000 buys you these days in the DC area.... read»

UrbanTurf Reader Asks: What Are the Best Methods to Save for a Down Payment?

UrbanTurf Reader Asks: What Are the Best Methods to Save for a Down Payment?

UrbanTurf Staff | June 8th 2011

In this installment of UrbanTurf Reader Asks, a reader who is starting to set aside money for a down payment on a home inquires if UrbanTurf readers u... read»

A Closer Look at Rent Control in DC

A Closer Look at Rent Control in DC

UrbanTurf Staff | June 8th 2011

A report was published yesterday by the Urban Institute, which looked at the inventory, size and location of rent controlled buildings in DC. ... read»

Under Contract: The Sub-$400,000 Edition

Under Contract: The Sub-$400,000 Edition

UrbanTurf Staff | June 7th 2011

Under Contract this week is filled with homes that UrbanTurf has featured recently that were listed for below $400,000, and now have gone under contra... read»

Quick Hits: Mount Pleasant Solar Condos Almost Sold Out, Hill East Stays in Ward 6

Quick Hits: Mount Pleasant Solar Condos Almost Sold Out, Hill East Stays in Ward 6

UrbanTurf Staff | June 6th 2011

In Quick Hits, the Mount Pleasant solar condo project is close to selling out, Hill East looks to be staying in Ward 6, and construction is completed ... read»

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