Posts By UrbanTurf Staff
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The Pros And Cons Of A 50-Year Mortgage
UrbanTurf Staff | November 12th 2025
Floated recently by Donald Trump as a way to make homeownership more attainable, the proposal would stretch the standard 30-year mortgage out by two d... read»
The Shutdown Effect: A Chill On The October Market
UrbanTurf Staff | November 11th 2025
The effects of the federal government shutdown and broader economic uncertainty filtered into homebuyer and seller behavior across the DC area in Octo... read»
Under Contract: 2 To 10 Days
UrbanTurf Staff | November 10th 2025
In this week's Under Contract, we highlight homes near Meridian Hill Park and in Forest Hills that were recently snatched up by buyers.... read»
Monday's Must Reads
UrbanTurf Staff | November 10th 2025
A potential deal to end the shutdown; decluttering 101; and the Helsinki underground.... read»
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A 400-Unit Agricultural Village Is Pitched Along I-270
UrbanTurf Staff | November 7th 2025
The residential project taking shape in Germantown looks to the area’s agrarian past for inspiration.... read»
Best New Listings: Park Adjacent In Forest Hills; A Gem In Hill East
UrbanTurf Staff | November 7th 2025
This week’s Best New Listings includes a Forest Hills home overlooking the park and a Hill East home on the market for the first time in several dec... read»
Mortgage Rates Rise But Remain Near 2025 Lows
UrbanTurf Staff | November 6th 2025
Freddie Mac reported 6.22% as the average on a 30-year mortgage on Thursday, up five points from last week.... read»
Proposed Bill In DC Would Offer Rent Guarantees To Local Businesses
UrbanTurf Staff | November 6th 2025
The bill could give the city’s small and local businesses an advantage in competing with national chains for prime retail space.... read»
AI + Pixar Give Proposed Trinidad Development Some Pop
UrbanTurf Staff | November 6th 2025
A development pitched for a corner in Trinidad may give the neighborhood a little pop — with help from artificial intelligence.... read»
The Aging First-Time Homebuyer
UrbanTurf Staff | November 5th 2025
If you picture a 30-something couple buying their first home, it is time to update that mental image.... read»
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