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Posts By Shilpi Paul

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

A Bird's Eye View of Tysons Development

A Bird's Eye View of Tysons Development

Shilpi Paul | July 23rd 2012

Tysons Corner is currently undergoing a metamorphosis, and the Virginia Department of Transportation recently posted some aerial photos of the transfo... read»

Champagne and Signing Bonuses: Welcome to San Fran’s Rental Market

Champagne and Signing Bonuses: Welcome to San Fran’s Rental Market

Shilpi Paul | July 20th 2012

In a slight departure from the DC real estate world, UrbanTurf wanted to take a closer look at San Francisco's high-demand rental market. ... read»

Best New Listings: Two Condos and a White Picket Fence

Best New Listings: Two Condos and a White Picket Fence

Shilpi Paul | July 20th 2012

In this week's edition of Best New Listings, we look at a Dupont Circle condo with house-like qualities, a Mount Pleasant condo on beautiful grounds, ... read»

Ecodistrict Plan Will Transform DC's Southwest Quadrant

Ecodistrict Plan Will Transform DC's Southwest Quadrant

Shilpi Paul | July 20th 2012

On Thursday night, the National Capitol Planning Commission (NCPC) held an open discussion about their plan to transform 100 currently less-than-hospi... read»

Will DC's Buildings Grow Taller?

Will DC's Buildings Grow Taller?

Shilpi Paul | July 19th 2012

This afternoon, DC got some attention on Capitol Hill as the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held a hearing about the future of the 19... read»

3.53: Another All-Time Low for Mortgage Rates

3.53: Another All-Time Low for Mortgage Rates

Shilpi Paul | July 19th 2012

Yet again, mortgage rates dropped to an all-time record low this week, with Freddie Mac reporting 3.53 with an average 0.7 point as the average on a 3... read»

Putting Up Walls to Bring Down the Rent

Putting Up Walls to Bring Down the Rent

Shilpi Paul | July 18th 2012

Many young DC renters have found a way to live in the city's most luxurious apartment buildings without going broke. ... read»

What $1,700 Rents You in the DC Area

What $1,700 Rents You in the DC Area

Shilpi Paul | July 18th 2012

This week in What X Rents You, UrbanTurf looked in the $1,700 a month range and found a variety of choices for prospective renters in the region with ... read»

Distressed Property Sales Drop to Lowest Level Since 2009

Distressed Property Sales Drop to Lowest Level Since 2009

Shilpi Paul | July 18th 2012

According to a report released this morning, DC proper has one of the lowest rates of distressed property sales in the region.... read»

Just How Important Is the Creative Class?

Just How Important Is the Creative Class?

Shilpi Paul | July 17th 2012

New pop-up shops, cafes and art gallery openings are lauded and certainly have intrinsic value, but do they lead to economic development?... read»

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