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How Covid Is Changing The Way Architects Design Apartments, Offices

By Jon Banister - Bisnow DC - March 29, 2021
With the pandemic now more than a year old, architects say it has become clear that the coronavirus will create long-term trends in the way people use buildings, and it is increasingly shaping the way they design new projects. Architects are pulling design elements from hospitals into other commercial property types to create healthier buildings, and they are catering to tenant behaviors in othe

300 MPH, 18 Million Riders: How the Maglev Might Impact Traffic and Transit in the DC Area

By Nena Perry-Brown - January 19, 2021
The Federal Railroad Administration and Maryland Department of Transportation-Maryland Transit Administration recently released an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed maglev train that would shuttle passengers between DC and Baltimore in 15 minutes. Based on plans and projections, here's how the project would change traffic and transit in 25 years. How the Maglev Would Run Th

$18 Million: DC’s Priciest Condo Ever Hits the Market in Georgetown

By UrbanTurfStaff - January 12, 2021
DC has been known as a city where the highest price tags for residential real estate belong to single-family homes. That just changed. A penthouse at the Ritz-Carlton in Georgetown hit the market on Tuesday for $18 million, which is the most expensive asking price on record for a condo in Washington, DC. The condo is listed with Mark Lowham and Matt McCormick of TTR Sotheby's International Realt

Bezos, Scherzer, Howard: The Year in Celebrity Real Estate in DC

By UrbanTruf Staff - December 22, 2020
Washington, DC is not a very active market when it comes to celebrities buying or listing residential real estate. However, 2020 was a year in which a few bold-faced names made real estate headlines in the region Below, UrbanTurf takes a look back at some of those properties. Dwight Howard Puts Massive Capitol Hill Loft on the Market Dwight Howard's tenure with the Washington Wizards only

Utilizing Your Outdoor Space as the Pandemic Drags Into Winter

By Sierra Hall - December 11, 2020
We are noticing a chill in the air and it's not just the fall weather. The days of socially distanced get-togethers in the warm air are unfortunately coming to an end. Since March, outdoor entertaining and living have been providing some sense of normalcy as the pandemic continues to upend our lives. Current Center for Disease and Prevention guidelines state that activities are safer if “they are

Disinfection Rooms’ Become Trending Luxury Amenity

By Realtor Magazine - October 02, 2020
A sanitizing butler and UV robots are helping to take cleanliness to a new level in the home. Mudrooms are being rebranded as “disinfection rooms,” Forbes.com reports. Homeowners and their guests are using these newly defined spaces to help remove the spread of germs inside their homes. What does a “disinfection room” contain? Hand sanitizer and hand-washing stations, and some owners are also add

The 5 DC Zip Codes Where Home Sellers Are Profiting the Most

By UrbanTurfStaff - July 23, 2020
A new report from ATTOM Data Solutions states that home sellers in the U.S. saw a 36 percent return on investment in the second quarter of the year. In parts of DC, it was much higher. UrbanTurf dug into the data for the city to find the zip codes where home sellers saw the highest profit in the second quarter. 20018, the zip code that runs along the eastern edge of the District and includes

Why I Work By Referral

By John Akhavan - July 11, 2020
Why I Work By Referral When it comes to finding a great service provider, there is nothing like getting a referral from someone you know and trust who has used that provider and received great service. That’s why I choose to work by referral. Trust is a big deal, especially when it comes to the professional you choose to handle the largest purchase you’ll ever make — the purchase (or sale) of a h

Liven Up Your Stay At Home

By John Akhavan - April 13, 2020
Spending a day without leaving the house may have sounded like fun three months ago, but now that it’s our new normal, it’s a different story. By now, you and your family might be feeling a bit jumpy at home all day. If that’s the case, check out the information below — you’ll find five ways to liven up your time social distancing with games, crafts and cooking. These outside-of-the-box ideas will

Sellers Take Note: Cool Technology That Gets Buyers Excited

By John Akhavan - January 09, 2020
Sellers Take Note: Cool Technology That Gets Buyers Excited You’ve got a great job offer and you’re moving from your New York City condo to a more affordable city like Athens, Georgia. Let’s face it, it’s now time to get rid of that winter boot cleaning service. Today you need to start thinking about selling your home this year and possibly making a few important updates before doing so. I

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