Posts By Lark Turner
Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author Lark Turner, from most recent to least.
FHFA Won't Reduce Home Loan Limits, At Least Not Yet
Lark Turner | May 13th 2014
The agency's new director announced Tuesday that a plan to reduce limits was scrapped after receiving negative feedback.... read»
Above Asking: Over List in Six Days or Less
Lark Turner | May 13th 2014
In this week's Above Asking, UrbanTurf takes a look at properties that sold above their list price within a week of coming on the market. ... read»
How to Avoid a Rowhouse Collapse
Lark Turner | May 13th 2014
After buildings collapsed on K Street earlier this month, we looked into how to avoid those kinds of catastrophes in your own home. ... read»
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DC Home Sales Slow in April As Prices Hit 7-Year High
Lark Turner | May 12th 2014
DC area home sales fell in April compared with a year earlier, according to a new report, but much of that drop can be attributed to a drop in distres... read»
Best New Listings: Skylights in Glover, Dutch in AU Park
Lark Turner | May 9th 2014
In this week's Best New Listings, UrbanTurf looks at a Kalorama condo, a three-bedroom in Glover Park; and another three-bedroom in American Universit... read»
Adams Morgan Hotel Set To Deliver in 2016; Demolition Planned Soon
Lark Turner | May 9th 2014
Construction on the 220-room Adams Morgan Hotel on Columbia Road could start by the end of the summer.... read»
Water Living: Three Liveaboards For Sale at Gangplank Marina
Lark Turner | May 9th 2014
The impending construction of the massive Wharf redevelopment process may be encouraging some liveaboard residents to sell.... read»
This Week's Find: An Uncommon DC Rowhouse
Lark Turner | May 8th 2014
A rowhouse restored with reused industrial materials is on the market in Shaw, and it's unlike most other rowhouses you will find in the city.... read»
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