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Posts By Shilpi Paul

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

Are Millennials Leaving the Nest? Not Yet

Are Millennials Leaving the Nest? Not Yet

Shilpi Paul | July 23rd 2013

The young adults who moved in with their parents during the recession have not yet moved out, reported Trulia on Tuesday.... read»

This Week's Find: Four Stories and Double-Height Ceilings

This Week's Find: Four Stories and Double-Height Ceilings

Shilpi Paul | July 23rd 2013

This Week's Find is a sizable, four-story Victorian at the corner of 21st and O Streets NW with a very interesting looking living room.... read»

What's In a Name: Capitol Riverfront or Navy Yard?

What's In a Name: Capitol Riverfront or Navy Yard?

Shilpi Paul | July 23rd 2013

What happens when the Business Improvement District and long-time residents differ on what the name of a neighborhood should be? An area in Southeast ... read»

Existing Home Sales Fall in June As Inventory Remains Low

Existing Home Sales Fall in June As Inventory Remains Low

Shilpi Paul | July 22nd 2013

Existing home sales declined in June, according to a report out on Monday, but that should not be cause for panic. ... read»

Downpayment Assistance for Higher Income Buyers: A Follow-Up Q&A

Downpayment Assistance for Higher Income Buyers: A Follow-Up Q&A

Shilpi Paul | July 22nd 2013

Last week, UrbanTurf wrote about a new program from DC's Housing Finance Agency that targets higher income home buyers. A few of our commenters had ad... read»

Twice As Many Flipped Homes in the DC Area This Year

Twice As Many Flipped Homes in the DC Area This Year

Shilpi Paul | July 19th 2013

In news that may not be a surprise to those who have been actively searching for a house recently, house flipping is rising in frequency in the DC are... read»

Best New Listings: Glassy Renovation and a Narrow Patio

Best New Listings: Glassy Renovation and a Narrow Patio

Shilpi Paul | July 19th 2013

In this week's edition of Best New Listings, UrbanTurf looks at a Glover Park rowhouse with a glassy renovation and a Logan Circle condo with a very n... read»

The Three Proposals for Walter Reed

The Three Proposals for Walter Reed

Shilpi Paul | July 18th 2013

On Thursday evening, three teams revealed their plans for the redevelopment of the Walter Reed site. ... read»

What $720,000 Buys You in the DC Area

What $720,000 Buys You in the DC Area

Shilpi Paul | July 18th 2013

In What X Buys You this week, UrbanTurf takes a look at properties on the market in the $710,000 to $720,000 range to give readers an idea of what typ... read»

4.37: Mortgage Rates Ease Slightly

4.37: Mortgage Rates Ease Slightly

Shilpi Paul | July 18th 2013

Mortgage rates dropped slightly this week. On Thursday morning, Freddie Mac reported 4.37 percent with an average 0.7 point as the average on a 30-yea... read»

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