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Posts By Shilpi Paul

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

Report Reveals DC's 43 Walkable Urban Places

Report Reveals DC's 43 Walkable Urban Places

Shilpi Paul | September 11th 2012

On Tuesday, the Urban Land Institute hosted a conference in honor of a newly released report that lays out the 43 "walkable, urban places" in the DC a... read»

The Most Overrated Apartment Amenity Is...

The Most Overrated Apartment Amenity Is...

Shilpi Paul | September 11th 2012

Last week, UrbanTurf polled readers to find out which of the many amenities offered in luxury apartment buildings is the least appreciated. Here are t... read»

Deal of the Week: Recently Renovated Near 11th and T

Deal of the Week: Recently Renovated Near 11th and T

Shilpi Paul | September 11th 2012

This installment of Deal of the Week is a renovated row house that is garnering attention in one of the city's most appealing neighborhoods.... read»

Home Purchase Contracts at 7-Year High in DC as Inventory Remains Low

Home Purchase Contracts at 7-Year High in DC as Inventory Remains Low

Shilpi Paul | September 10th 2012

Demand in DC's housing market is higher than ever, with several indicators at multi-year highs, but record low inventory continues to be an issue. ... read»

Can Billionaires Improve a City's Quality of Life?

Can Billionaires Improve a City's Quality of Life?

Shilpi Paul | September 7th 2012

This week, news came out that Google founder Sergey Brin has been using his considerable wealth to make his hometown of Los Altos, CA a cooler place t... read»

Best New Listings: The Capitol Hill Edition

Best New Listings: The Capitol Hill Edition

Shilpi Paul | September 7th 2012

In this week's edition of Best New Listings, we look at a few of Capitol Hill's newest offerings: a loft in a former school house, a modern, light-fil... read»

This Week's Find: Twenty-Foot Ceilings in Logan Circle

This Week's Find: Twenty-Foot Ceilings in Logan Circle

Shilpi Paul | September 6th 2012

Many row house condos have open floor plans, but the openness in This Week's Find's extends to twenty-foot ceilings, loft-like rooms, and a rooftop te... read»

3.55: Rates Down Slightly, Hover Near Record Low

3.55: Rates Down Slightly, Hover Near Record Low

Shilpi Paul | September 6th 2012

Long-term mortgage rates remain low this week, with Freddie Mac reporting 3.55 percent with an average 0.7 point as the average on a 30-year fixed-rat... read»

240-Unit H Street Apartment Building to Start Construction in 2013

240-Unit H Street Apartment Building to Start Construction in 2013

Shilpi Paul | September 6th 2012

On Wednesday night, developers stopped by ANC 6C's Planning, Zoning and Environment committee meeting to brief them on a couple big plans for the 600 ... read»

Trulia: Asking Prices Moving Up, Rents Stabilizing

Trulia: Asking Prices Moving Up, Rents Stabilizing

Shilpi Paul | September 5th 2012

Data released today reveals that asking prices in the DC area and around the country are moving up, while rent increases are slowing down.... read»

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