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Posts By Lark Turner

Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author Lark Turner, from most recent to least.

DC Home Searches Increased During Polar Vortex

DC Home Searches Increased During Polar Vortex

Lark Turner | January 29th 2014

A study by Trulia suggests that when temperatures drop, home searches rise, particularly for property in the country's warmer climates. ... read»

JBG Plans to Start 134-Unit U Street Project in Fall

JBG Plans to Start 134-Unit U Street Project in Fall

Lark Turner | January 28th 2014

The residential project near 13th and U Street will start construction this fall, the developer confirmed on Monday night. ... read»

40-Unit U Street Condo Project Will Incorporate Old Church

40-Unit U Street Condo Project Will Incorporate Old Church

Lark Turner | January 28th 2014

A proposed condo project in the northeast part of the U Street Corridor would be anchored by a historic church.... read»

1925 vs. 2012: Which Floorplan Wins?

1925 vs. 2012: Which Floorplan Wins?

Lark Turner | January 27th 2014

Two experts evaluate floor plans from two homes, one old, one new.... read»

A $350K Price Drop For DC's Most Intriguing Lofts

A $350K Price Drop For DC's Most Intriguing Lofts

Lark Turner | January 27th 2014

The listing price for the vaunted Pierce School lofts on Capitol Hill has been reduced to $6.9 million. ... read»

Lenders Shop a New Type of Loan, But is it Worthwhile?

Lenders Shop a New Type of Loan, But is it Worthwhile?

Lark Turner | January 24th 2014

A new adjustable-rate mortgage is being pitched to buyers with deeper pockets, but it may be a "crapshoot."... read»

Best New Listings: Two District Rowhouses and a Takoma Park Special

Best New Listings: Two District Rowhouses and a Takoma Park Special

Lark Turner | January 24th 2014

In this week’s edition of Best New Listings, UrbanTurf looks at newly listed rowhouses in Burleith and Capitol Hill, and a Takoma Park bungalow.... read»

$528 Per Square Foot: The Virginia Zip Codes Where Space Comes at a Premium

$528 Per Square Foot: The Virginia Zip Codes Where Space Comes at a Premium

Lark Turner | January 24th 2014

Home buyers on the hunt for a place in the Clarendon and Lyon Park neighborhoods will be paying a premium for square footage, according to recent data... read»

DC Residents Pay Highest Internet Costs in the U.S.

DC Residents Pay Highest Internet Costs in the U.S.

Lark Turner | January 23rd 2014

The WhiteFence Index, which measures the cost of basic home utilities and services in major cities, shows DC's prices are a bit above the norm —... read»

4.39: Mortgage Rates Dip For Second Week

4.39: Mortgage Rates Dip For Second Week

Lark Turner | January 23rd 2014

On Thursday morning, Freddie Mac reported 4.39 percent with an average 0.7 point as the average on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, down slightly from 4... read»

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