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
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
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
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?
Lark Turner | January 27th 2014
Two experts evaluate floor plans from two homes, one old, one new.... read»
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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?
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
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
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.
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
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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- The DC-Area Luxury Market Is Playing By Its Own Rules
- 1,800 Units In The Works: Connecticut Avenue's Building Boom
- Trump Administration Unveils $22 Billion Overhaul of Dulles International Airport
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