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Following are the most popular UrbanTurf articles ever, from most to least popular.
12 Units Proposed for Anacostia Site Scarred by Gas Explosion
UrbanTurf Staff | April 27th
A new vision has been pitched for a pair of properties on Marion Barry Avenue.... read»
To Buy or Not To Buy, That Is the Question
Mark Wellborn | August 17th 2009
This weekend, The New York Times had an interesting piece about the indecision and anxiety that home buyers exhibit in today's market compared to a fe... read»
Best New Listings: Two Bedrooms At The Torpedo Factory
UrbanTurf Staff | July 11th 2025
This week’s Best New Listings includes a renovated bungalow in Takoma Park and a two-bedroom at the Torpedo Factory.... read»
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Trulia: 25% of Listings Have Experienced Price Reduction
Mark Wellborn | August 14th 2009
Trulia.com announced today that one in four homes currently on the market in the U.S. has experienced at least one price reduction. Despite that news,... read»
Got A Few Years? Buying in DC Still Beats Renting, New Report Says
UrbanTurf Staff | June 5th
If you're planning to buy a home in the DC region, a new analysis has a message for you: patience required.... read»
Above Asking: A $120,000 Premium For A Ditto On The Hill
UrbanTurf Staff | March 3rd 2025
In this week's Above Asking, we highlight a home that sold for well above its list price on Capitol Hill and a Woodridge home that fetched a slight pr... read»
Minimalist Architecture Around the U.S.
Mark Wellborn | June 5th 2009
On this rainy Friday afternoon, we take a quick departure from our regular DC coverage to highlight a recent Wall Street Journal article that looks at... read»
The Northern Virginia Zip Codes With Highest Home Price Appreciation in 2026 (And Why)
UrbanTurf Staff | October 5th
New condo sales pushed up prices in many close-in sections of northern Virginia.... read»
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A bridge loan is a short-term financing tool that helps homeowners “bridge” the g... read »

A vacant office building in North Bethesda could be replaced with a 300-unit apartmen... read »

An interesting residential redevelopment has been floated for a former school in Tako... read »

The DC Office of Planning (OP) has finalized its plan to revive the H Street Corridor... read »

The conventional wisdom is that the effect is real but routinely overstated.... read »
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