loading...

Posts By Shilpi Paul

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

Where Are Metro's Busiest Routes and Stations?

Where Are Metro's Busiest Routes and Stations?

Shilpi Paul | November 26th 2012

WMATA recently released loads of data about Metro usage, and today, two DC blogs dug into that data to highlight interesting trends and facts.... read»

Home Price Watch: Steadily Increasing Prices in Takoma Park

Home Price Watch: Steadily Increasing Prices in Takoma Park

Shilpi Paul | November 26th 2012

UrbanTurf has been analyzing the home price data of a dozen zip codes on the area over the past few months. This week we examine 20912, the Maryland z... read»

3.31: Mortgage Rates Drop to Record Low

3.31: Mortgage Rates Drop to Record Low

Shilpi Paul | November 21st 2012

For the second week in a row, mortgage rates dropped to a new record low. This morning, Freddie Mac reported 3.31 percent with an average 0.7 point as... read»

How Much Can a New Owner Raise the Rent?

How Much Can a New Owner Raise the Rent?

Shilpi Paul | November 21st 2012

When a new owner takes over a rent-controlled unit, how much can they hike up the rent? Joel Cohn from the Office of the Tenant Advocate provides Urba... read»

How Will the FHA's Money Woes Affect Borrowers?

How Will the FHA's Money Woes Affect Borrowers?

Shilpi Paul | November 20th 2012

Earlier this month, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) reported a deficit of $16.3 billion. So, what does this mean for FHA borrowers?... read»

JBG Changes Scale for 134-Unit U Street Project, Will Submit PUD Soon

JBG Changes Scale for 134-Unit U Street Project, Will Submit PUD Soon

Shilpi Paul | November 20th 2012

On Monday night, representatives from JBG stopped by ANC 1B's Design Review Committee to seek approval for their 134-unit 13th Street project in advan... read»

Renderings Released of Montgomery County's Tallest Residences

Renderings Released of Montgomery County's Tallest Residences

Shilpi Paul | November 19th 2012

ArchiBIM has released revised renderings of the second phase of JBG's North Bethesda Market, which will eventually be home to the tallest residences i... read»

Proposals for Shaw's Parcel 42: The Results

Proposals for Shaw's Parcel 42: The Results

Shilpi Paul | November 19th 2012

Last Thursday, we outlined the six proposals competing for the redevelopment plan for Parcel 42, a plot of land in Shaw at the intersection of 7th Str... read»

Investor Opportunity: Capitol Hill Warehouse With Lofty Potential

Investor Opportunity: Capitol Hill Warehouse With Lofty Potential

Shilpi Paul | November 19th 2012

UrbanTurf often notes the lack of true lofts in DC, largely due to the small number of warehouses and industrial spaces that can be given a new lease ... read»

Best New Listings: A Carriage House, A Modest Condo and A Dupont Victorian

Best New Listings: A Carriage House, A Modest Condo and A Dupont Victorian

Shilpi Paul | November 16th 2012

In this week's edition of Best New Listings, we look at a Victorian with a carriage house in Truxton Circle, a modest but well-located condo in Mount ... read»

DC Real Estate Guides

Short guides to navigating the DC-area real estate market

We've collected all our helpful guides for buying, selling and renting in and around Washington, DC in one place. Start browsing below!