Posts By Lark Turner
Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author Lark Turner, from most recent to least.
DC Property Assessments Rise Sixfold Since 2000
Lark Turner | March 4th 2015
For 2016, the tax assessment total for the District's housing stock is $105 billion.... read»
DC Council Proposes Plan to Make Rent-Controlled Housing Easier to Find
Lark Turner | March 4th 2015
A proposed database would make the city's rent-controlled apartments searchable and easy to find.... read»
When Appealing a Property Tax Assessment in DC Fails
Lark Turner | March 3rd 2015
The head of the commission that decides some appeals suggested many homeowners don't bring good evidence into their hearings.... read»
Two Logan Circle Rowhouses and Lot Hit the Market for $6 Million
Lark Turner | March 3rd 2015
The Victorian homes have been restored by their owner over a period of decades.... read»
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New Airbnb Laws Are Off to Rocky Start
Lark Turner | March 3rd 2015
Many Airbnb hosts in San Francisco and Portland aren't registering their properties under new regulations.... read»
How to Appeal a Property Tax Assessment in DC
Lark Turner | March 2nd 2015
It's that time of year when DC homeowners receive property tax assessments in the mail. Here's what to do if you disagree with the assessment. ... read»
Under Contract: Four to Eight Days
Lark Turner | March 2nd 2015
In Under Contract, UrbanTurf looks back at properties it has featured recently that were snatched up by DC’s alert buyers. ... read»
Zillow Moves to Make Zestimate More Accurate
Lark Turner | March 2nd 2015
The feature has been criticized by buyers, sellers and agents for its inaccuracy.... read»
Pending Home Sales at Highest Level Since August 2013
Lark Turner | February 27th 2015
Demand from buyers caused the spike, according to the National Association of Realtors.... read»
Best New Listings: Woodley, Shepherd Park and Brookland
Lark Turner | February 27th 2015
In this week's Best New Listings, UrbanTurf looks at three immaculately renovated houses in different parts of the city.... read»
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