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Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Mcmansions, from most recent to least.

The Muted Enthusiasm for McMansions in the DC Area

The Muted Enthusiasm for McMansions in the DC Area

Nena Perry-Brown | August 30th 2016

Trulia has released a study examining how the premium to purchase a McMansion, which was once in high demand and epitomized the suburban lifestyle, ha... read»

Bye Big Homes: Report Predicts the End of McMansions

Bye Big Homes: Report Predicts the End of McMansions

Shilpi Paul | May 15th 2012

The Demand Institute recently released a report that harkens the end of large, sprawling single-family homes miles from the nearest walkable town cent... read»

McMansions Aren't Totally Out of Style

McMansions Aren't Totally Out of Style

Mark Wellborn | January 18th 2011

Despite signs pointing to the contrary, at least one area home builder believes that newly constructed mega mansions are not completely a thing of the... read»

Not Surprisingly, Americans Are Buying Smaller Homes

Not Surprisingly, Americans Are Buying Smaller Homes

Mark Wellborn | August 26th 2010

The Census Bureau recently reported that new homes are getting smaller, dropping to a median of 2,135 square feet last year after topping out at more ... read»

Pipeline: New Condos & Apartments Coming to the DC Area

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