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Posts By Shilpi Paul

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

FHFA Aims to Make Short Sale Process Easier

FHFA Aims to Make Short Sale Process Easier

Shilpi Paul | August 22nd 2012

On Tuesday, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced a streamlined short sale process, one that will make it easier for "lenders and servicers to ... read»

Home Price Watch: The Last 10 Years on the Hill

Home Price Watch: The Last 10 Years on the Hill

Shilpi Paul | August 21st 2012

In the third of our series analyzing home price trends in various DC area zip codes, we take a look at 20003, the area that includes portions of Capit... read»

Georgetown's Hurt Home Condo Project Breaks Ground Tomorrow

Georgetown's Hurt Home Condo Project Breaks Ground Tomorrow

Shilpi Paul | August 20th 2012

The Montrose, a 15-unit condo project planned for the Henry and Anne Hurt Home in Georgetown, is breaking ground tomorrow, DCMud is reporting.... read»

Can You Tell a City By Its Windows? Your Computer Can

Can You Tell a City By Its Windows? Your Computer Can

Shilpi Paul | August 20th 2012

Is a city's personality more apparent in its landmarks or its doorknobs? A new program from Carnegie Mellon may provide the answer. ... read»

UT Reader Asks: Will Condo Projects Provide Discounts to Buyers Working Without Agents?

UT Reader Asks: Will Condo Projects Provide Discounts to Buyers Working Without Agents?

Shilpi Paul | August 20th 2012

In this installment of UrbanTurf Reader Asks, a buyer looking at new condo developments wonders if he might receive a discount if he proceeds without ... read»

Making a Grand House With Salvaged Materials

Making a Grand House With Salvaged Materials

Shilpi Paul | August 17th 2012

In a slight departure from all things DC-real estate related, UrbanTurf takes a look at a particularly cool Massachusetts home filled with restored ar... read»

Best New Listings: Wardman Co-op, A Gated Community and An Industrial House

Best New Listings: Wardman Co-op, A Gated Community and An Industrial House

Shilpi Paul | August 17th 2012

In this week's edition of Best New Listings, we look at a Wardman-built co-op in Dupont Circle, a townhouse in Hillandale, and a U Street row house wi... read»

This Week's Find: Made for Entertaining in Cleveland Park

This Week's Find: Made for Entertaining in Cleveland Park

Shilpi Paul | August 16th 2012

Though This Week's Find has a modest exterior, the flowing, dramatic interior was designed with swanky entertaining in mind.... read»

Cashing In: DC's Lucrative Short-Term Rental Market

Cashing In: DC's Lucrative Short-Term Rental Market

Shilpi Paul | August 16th 2012

A real estate trend was born in DC this summer that is proving to be quite a lucrative endeavor for some city residents. ... read»

3.62: Rates Keep Moving Up

3.62: Rates Keep Moving Up

Shilpi Paul | August 16th 2012

Mortgage rates continued moving up for the third straight week, with Freddie Mac reporting 3.62 percent with an average 0.6 point as the average on a ... read»

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