Posts By Shilpi Paul
Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author Shilpi Paul, from most recent to least.
DC Had Third Highest Construction Activity in 2011
Shilpi Paul | May 7th 2012
In news that may not be surprising to District residents surrounded by cranes, drills and the constant hum of power tools, DC had the third highest le... read»
DC To Expand Performance Parking
Shilpi Paul | May 4th 2012
Ever drive around for hours (seemingly) looking for a space downtown? That could soon change...but at a price.... read»
The Bentley, Formerly The Irwin, Moving Forward on 14th Street
Shilpi Paul | May 4th 2012
Construction on The Bentley, a 53-unit project at 1324 14th Street NW formerly known as The Irwin, will start in early 2013. ... read»
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3.84: Mortgage Rates Hit Another Record Low
Shilpi Paul | May 3rd 2012
Mortgage rates dropped down to a new record low this week. On Thursday morning, Freddie Mac reported 3.84 percent with an average 0.8 point as the ave... read»
Trulia: Asking Prices Have Risen for Three Straight Months
Shilpi Paul | May 3rd 2012
Trulia's new Price and Rent Monitors released Thursday show that asking prices have been on the rise for three straight months.... read»
What $750,000 Buys You in the DC Area
Shilpi Paul | May 2nd 2012
In What X Buys You this week, UrbanTurf takes a look at properties on the market in the $745,000 to $750,000 range to give readers an idea of what typ... read»
Off The Beaten Turf: Spanish Steps
Shilpi Paul | May 2nd 2012
The topic of this Off the Beaten Turf is a beautiful solution to a topographic dilemma: Kalorama's Spanish Steps.... read»
From the Homestead Act to the Subprime Mortgage Crisis
Shilpi Paul | May 1st 2012
The Building Museum's new and extremely comprehensive House and Home exhibit has plenty of tasty offerings for UrbanTurf readers. On our trip there, w... read»
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