Posts By UrbanTurf Staff
Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author UrbanTurf Staff, from most recent to least.
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?
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
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»
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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 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
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
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
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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