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Posts By Shilpi Paul

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

This Week's Find: The Japanese Editon

This Week's Find: The Japanese Editon

Shilpi Paul | November 8th 2012

In lieu of featuring a home in the DC area this week, UrbanTurf wanted to take a closer look at a property that caught our eye about 7,000 miles away.... read»

3.40: Mortgage Rates Stay Low

3.40: Mortgage Rates Stay Low

Shilpi Paul | November 8th 2012

This morning, Freddie Mac reported 3.40 percent with an average 0.7 point as the average on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, slightly higher than last w... read»

What $400,000 Buys You in DC

What $400,000 Buys You in DC

Shilpi Paul | November 7th 2012

In What X Buys You this week, UrbanTurf takes a look at properties on the market in the $400,000 range to give readers an idea of what type of homes a... read»

DC's Poet Realtor

DC's Poet Realtor

Shilpi Paul | November 7th 2012

The multiple listing service allows real estate agents to use 400 characters to describe the properties that they list. While most home listings remar... read»

Home Price Watch: The Condo Heavy Market of 20005

Home Price Watch: The Condo Heavy Market of 20005

Shilpi Paul | November 7th 2012

In the twelfth installment of our series analyzing home price trends in various DC-area zip codes, we look at 20005, the zip code that covers portions... read»

A University Made of Gingerbread

A University Made of Gingerbread

Shilpi Paul | November 6th 2012

This year's Gingertown will feature a tasty re-imagining of a university town.... read»

320-Square Foot Apartments Coming to 9th Street

320-Square Foot Apartments Coming to 9th Street

Shilpi Paul | November 6th 2012

Another DC developer is gambling that there is a market for very small studios in DC. ... read»

Deal of the Week: The Allure of the Rental Unit

Deal of the Week: The Allure of the Rental Unit

Shilpi Paul | November 6th 2012

This installment of Deal of the Week is a large, currently vacant row house with that most sought-after of features: a rental unit.... read»

Your Rent May Not Increase As Much As You Think This Year

Your Rent May Not Increase As Much As You Think This Year

Shilpi Paul | November 5th 2012

Data released on Monday reveals that housing asking prices in the DC area and around the country are moving up more than ever, however rents in the re... read»

The Political Leanings of Virginia Zip Codes

The Political Leanings of Virginia Zip Codes

Shilpi Paul | November 5th 2012

In light of Tuesday's election, UrbanTurf has been digging into campaign donation data for the DC area to find out where Barack Obama and Mitt Romney ... read»

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