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Posts By Shilpi Paul

Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author Shilpi Paul, from most recent to least.

RiverSmart Homes Will (Eventually) Enhance My Garden

RiverSmart Homes Will (Eventually) Enhance My Garden

Shilpi Paul | March 2nd 2012

After writing about RiverSmart Homes last year, I decided to put myself on the list. Here's what I learned.... read»

Challenges to Regional Growth Discussed at NAIOP Panel

Challenges to Regional Growth Discussed at NAIOP Panel

Shilpi Paul | March 1st 2012

On Thursday, NAIOP held a panel discussion where representatives from Maryland and Virginia and two economists discussed growth in the region, touchin... read»

The Cost of Buying: Comparing Condo Purchases in DC vs. Arlington

The Cost of Buying: Comparing Condo Purchases in DC vs. Arlington

Shilpi Paul | March 1st 2012

Recently, an UrbanTurf reader came to us with a request: help him determine the difference between buying a condo in DC and Virginia. So, we narrowed ... read»

The Mint in Eckington Now Selling

The Mint in Eckington Now Selling

Shilpi Paul | February 29th 2012

The Mint, a 24-unit condo project at 4th Street and Rhode Island Ave NE, started selling this past weekend. ... read»

What $2,200 Rents You in the DC Area

What $2,200 Rents You in the DC Area

Shilpi Paul | February 29th 2012

This week in What X Rents You, UrbanTurf looks in the $2,200 a month range and found a variety of choices for prospective renters in the DC area with ... read»

FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums to Increase on April 1

FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums to Increase on April 1

Shilpi Paul | February 29th 2012

FHA-backed loans will get a little bit pricier in about a month.... read»

Some Agents Not Happy With Zillow, Trulia

Some Agents Not Happy With Zillow, Trulia

Shilpi Paul | February 29th 2012

Zillow and Trulia, which aggregate real estate listings from the MLS, brokerages and individual agents, have been gaining popularity with buyers. Howe... read»

More Details About The Wharf Revealed

More Details About The Wharf Revealed

Shilpi Paul | February 27th 2012

On Monday night, Hoffman-Madison Waterfront presented details of Phase 1 of The Wharf, their 3.2 million square-foot, $2 billion dollar project, to an... read»

Study: 24% of DC "Working Households" Pay More Than Half of Income on Housing

Study: 24% of DC "Working Households" Pay More Than Half of Income on Housing

Shilpi Paul | February 27th 2012

According to a study released by the Center for Housing Policy, housing costs have become more of a burden on middle class Americans in the past coupl... read»

Listed District Finds Craiglist Gems So You Don't Have To

Listed District Finds Craiglist Gems So You Don't Have To

Shilpi Paul | February 27th 2012

Craigslist is a great resource for secondhand furniture hunters, but sifting through the site requires enormous patience and persistence. Last month, ... read»

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