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Posts By Shilpi Paul

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

Deal of the Week: Fit for a Family in Woodridge

Deal of the Week: Fit for a Family in Woodridge

Shilpi Paul | October 16th 2012

This installment of Deal of the Week is a family-sized home in Woodridge, a currently sparse neighborhood with a very active community. ... read»

Off the Beaten Turf: Quarry House Tavern

Off the Beaten Turf: Quarry House Tavern

Shilpi Paul | October 15th 2012

We know it's quite popular with Silver Spring residents, but Quarry House's inconspicuous entry, paired with its uniquely modest awesomeness, qualifie... read»

Home Price Watch: Homes Hot, Condos Not in Upper NW

Home Price Watch: Homes Hot, Condos Not in Upper NW

Shilpi Paul | October 15th 2012

In the ninth of our series analyzing home price trends in various DC-area zip codes, we look at 20016, which includes portions of Palisades, Cathedral... read»

$5 Million Pavilion Coming to St. Elizabeth's Next Summer

$5 Million Pavilion Coming to St. Elizabeth's Next Summer

Shilpi Paul | October 15th 2012

The long awaited redevelopment of Congress Height's St. Elizabeth Campus is gaining speed. The Washington Post recently reported that Mayor Gray just ... read»

Could Van Ness Be a Walkable Neighborhood?

Could Van Ness Be a Walkable Neighborhood?

Shilpi Paul | October 12th 2012

Currently, the walk up Connecticut Avenue through Van Ness feels concrete-heavy and anonymous. On Saturday morning, the Coalition for Smarter Growth w... read»

Best New Listings: Sears Catalog, Restored Starter, and Affordability

Best New Listings: Sears Catalog, Restored Starter, and Affordability

Shilpi Paul | October 12th 2012

In this week's edition of Best New Listings, we look at a Sears kit home in the Palisades, a restored starter home in Shaw, and an affordable row hous... read»

Could Alleys Be Filled with Pre-Fab Micro Homes?

Could Alleys Be Filled with Pre-Fab Micro Homes?

Shilpi Paul | October 12th 2012

A North Carolina architecture firm has designed prefabricated homes that fit in the alley spaces that exist between homes in downtown Raleigh, NC. ... read»

This Week's Find: Slightly More Modern Than Mid-Century

This Week's Find: Slightly More Modern Than Mid-Century

Shilpi Paul | October 11th 2012

This Week's Find is a 1960-built home that feels slightly more modern than its Mid-Century birthday would suggest.... read»

3.39: Mortgage Rates Stay Low, But Hold Steady

3.39: Mortgage Rates Stay Low, But Hold Steady

Shilpi Paul | October 11th 2012

Mortgage rates changed little this week, with Freddie Mac reporting 3.39 percent with an average 0.7 point as the average on a 30-year fixed-rate mort... read»

Is DC Ready For 275-Square Foot Housing?

Is DC Ready For 275-Square Foot Housing?

Shilpi Paul | October 10th 2012

Micro-units, or residences that are under 300 square feet, have been a hot topic around the country over the past few months. Is DC's housing market r... read»

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