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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

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

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

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

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»

Making a Living Off Airbnb: New Companies Sprout Up to Manage Listings

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

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

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

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

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

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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