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Posts By Shilpi Paul
Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author Shilpi Paul, from most recent to least.
Unique Spaces: The R Street Firehouse
Shilpi Paul | June 24th 2013
Former churches, schools and firehouses have the potential to become some of the most interesting homes in this city, if a creative owner takes the ti... read»
First-Timer Primer: 10 Ways To Tell If a Home Renovation is Well Done
Shilpi Paul | June 24th 2013
Since DC's housing market is full of newly renovated houses and condos of variable quality, this first-timer primer offers a few tips on how to tell t... read»
Under Contract: Truxton Circle and Ivy City
Shilpi Paul | June 24th 2013
In Under Contract, UrbanTurf looks back at properties it has featured recently that were snatched up by DC's alert buyers. ... read»
Silver Spring Church To Convert To 259-Unit Apartment Complex
Shilpi Paul | June 21st 2013
The First Baptist Church in Silver Spring is set to be turned into a 259-unit mixed-use development, reported the Washington Business Journal.... read»
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Best New Listings: Modern in Logan, Renovated on the Hill
Shilpi Paul | June 21st 2013
In this week's edition of Best New Listings, UrbanTurf looks at one of Logan Circle's first modern condos, a Capitol Hill rowhouse that has been renov... read»
The Design of DC's Tiny Homes on The Wharf
Shilpi Paul | June 21st 2013
As the micro-unit trend sweeps through urban areas, one DC developer has begun finalizing the design of a few tiny homes that will be coming to the ci... read»
Existing Home Sales Are Up. What Does it Mean?
Shilpi Paul | June 20th 2013
On Thursday, that National Association of Realtors reported that existing home sales rose by 4.2 percent in May. The Wall Street Journal's Nick Timira... read»
3.93: Rates Stay Below 4 Percent For Now
Shilpi Paul | June 20th 2013
For perhaps the last week, long-term mortgage rates remained below 4 percent. On Thursday morning, Freddie Mac reported 3.93 percent with an average 0... read»
Phone Dying? Solar-Powered Charging Stations Popping Up in NYC
Shilpi Paul | June 19th 2013
This week, solar-powered phone charging stations will be set up on the streets of New York City.... read»
One on One: The Founder of DC's Newest Montessori School
Shilpi Paul | June 19th 2013
For this edition of One on One, we talked to Austyn Brickler, one of the founders of Lee Montessori, a DC public charter school that just received app... read»
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