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Posts By Shilpi Paul
Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author Shilpi Paul, from most recent to least.
Mortgage Rates Make Biggest Jump in Months
Shilpi Paul | March 14th 2013
Today, Freddie Mac reported 3.63 percent with an average 0.8 point as the average on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, as rates rose rapidly following mo... read»
6-Unit Condo Project Coming to Vacant Lot in Park View
Shilpi Paul | March 14th 2013
On Wednesday night, the owners of 429 Newton Place NW stopped by the ANC 1A meeting to share their plans to construct three rowhouse-like buildings at... read»
What $1,200 Rents You in the DC Area
Shilpi Paul | March 13th 2013
This week in What X Rents You, UrbanTurf looks in the $1,200 a month range to see what the DC area rental market has to offer. ... read»
10,000 Affordable Units by 2020: DC's New Housing Strategy
Shilpi Paul | March 12th 2013
This morning, Mayor Gray released his new housing strategy for the city, which calls for a lot more affordable housing to be created. ... read»
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KIPP Plans Charter School for Southwest DC
Shilpi Paul | March 12th 2013
KIPP has proposed a plan to open up a campus in Southwest at the Randall Recreation Center, reports the Washington Post.... read»
Only 34% of Renters Have Insurance
Shilpi Paul | March 11th 2013
Most tenants believe that renters insurance will cost significantly more than it actually does, reported Housing Wire on Monday. Perhaps for that reas... read»
A Treehouse Grows in Manhattan
Shilpi Paul | March 8th 2013
Choosing to live in the big city often involves giving up a certain connection to nature; a peaceful retreat can mean driving for an hour or so. Howev... read»
Best New Listings: A Penthouse, A Restaurant and Extra Seating
Shilpi Paul | March 8th 2013
In this week's edition of Best New Listings, UrbanTurf looks at a Glover Park rowhouse with a number of seating options, a penthouse in a Bloomingdale... read»
Fundrise Eyes Florida Avenue For Teach For America, Organizes Design Contest
Shilpi Paul | March 8th 2013
Fundrise is looking at Florida Avenue for its Teach for America project, and is running a design contest to come up with the best plan for the live-wo... read»
Dupont Circle Condo Project Gets Haircut
Shilpi Paul | March 7th 2013
Trout Design Studio has adjusted plans for the condos they are building on top of a Dupont Circle office building, eliminated one planned story.... read»
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The 30,000 square-foot home along the Potomac River sold at auction on Thursday night... read »
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