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Following are the most popular UrbanTurf articles ever, from most to least popular.
Southwest Waterfront: A Tiny Neighborhood on the Cusp
Lillian Dickerson | April 24th 2015
Five years after profiling it for the first time, UrbanTurf takes an updated look at one of the smallest neighborhoods in DC.... read»
What Are Estate Taxes and How Do They Work?
UrbanTurf Staff | October 27th 2025
Estate taxes, also known as inheritance taxes or death duties, are taxes imposed on the transfer of an individual's assets upon their death.... read»
Gentrification in DC: Five Takeaways From a Recent Forum
Shilpi Paul | October 3rd 2012
On Thursday night, Tabaq bistro was packed with residents eager to hear the the thoughts of the speakers on the DC Humanities Council's latest panel d... read»
Foxhall Village: 350 Homes Just West of Georgetown
Dena Levitz | September 7th 2012
Foxhall Village, a neighborhood hidden away between Palisades and Georgetown, is home to high-end Tudor homes, top schools and residents who sometimes... read»
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Takoma Park: More Than a Little Bit Quirky
Amanda Abrams | February 3rd 2011
Takoma Park has developed a number of nicknames over the years due to the left-leaning views of its residents. The town, just on the other side of DC'... read»
DC Homeowners: Beware of City's New Noise Law
UrbanTurf Staff | February 1st 2011
DCist reports via The Georgetown Dish that a new DC law went into effect late last week that doubled existing fines and maintained that violators can ... read»
Changes to BB&T's CHIP Loan, The FHA Alternative
UrbanTurf Sponsor | January 12th 2012
BB&T’s Community Homeownership Incentive Program, better known as CHIP, is one of the best alternatives to FHA financing. Recently, however, a n... read»
Brookland: New Development Could Shake Up Pastoral Peace
Gretchen Cook | July 12th 2010
The northeast DC neighborhood of Brookland is an area that has developed the reputation for having a decidedly small town vibe. But that may be about ... read»
In 40 Years, Your Home Will Be Taken Away
Shilpi Paul | April 19th 2012
At River Place in Arlington, the residents own their co-ops, but don't own the land that the building sits on. And, in 40 years, that will be a proble... read»
The Pros of Joining Your Condo or Co-op Board
Michele Lerner | January 7th 2011
Early in 2010, UrbanTurf ran a two-part series on the joys and pains of becoming a member of the condo or co-op board in your building. Here is the fi... read»
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