Posts By Lark Turner
Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author Lark Turner, from most recent to least.
Buying Now Twice as Affordable as Renting, Zillow Says
Lark Turner | December 9th 2014
Rent affordability has become historically unaffordable in the 35 biggest metros.... read»
Freddie Mac Launches 3% Down Payment Mortgage Product
Lark Turner | December 9th 2014
Home Possible Advantage is for low- and moderate-income buyers making no more than 100 percent of the area median income.... read»
Above Asking: Climbing Over $1.5 Million in Chevy Chase
Lark Turner | December 8th 2014
In this week's Above Asking, UrbanTurf looks at recent sales in Chevy Chase and Columbia Heights that went of their asking price.... read»
City Selects Finalists for Redevelopment of U Street School
Lark Turner | December 8th 2014
The finalists for the redevelopment of the Grimke School must now submit a "best and final offer" for the city to consider.... read»
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Making a Living Off Airbnb: New Companies Sprout Up to Manage Listings
Lark Turner | December 5th 2014
The increasing popularity of the room/apartment renting site has led to the arrival of many Airbnb-focused businesses. ... read»
Best New Listings: A Modern Mansion in Spring Valley
Lark Turner | December 5th 2014
Robert Gurney designed the jaw-dropping house, which includes an indoor/outdoor pool, a piano hall, and DC's most luxurious screened-in porch.... read»
Two High-Rise Residential Towers Proposed for Bethesda Marriott Parking Lots
Lark Turner | December 4th 2014
The overflow lots currently on the site are rarely used.... read»
3.89: Mortgage Rates Reach Lowest Level in 19 Months
Lark Turner | December 4th 2014
The low rates are thanks to "underwhelming economic releases" from the last week.... read»
Capitol Hill House Gets More than 30 Offers in Six Days
Lark Turner | December 3rd 2014
The home is expected to go under contract in the next day or so.... read»
D.C. Council Approves Stadium Deal Without Reeves, But It's Not Over Yet
Lark Turner | December 3rd 2014
The new D.C. United stadium at Buzzard Point is still far from becoming reality.... read»
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