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Posts By Shilpi Paul

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

The Pursuit: Riding the Emerging Neighborhood Wave Out of DC

The Pursuit: Riding the Emerging Neighborhood Wave Out of DC

Shilpi Paul | April 6th 2012

Rebecca Ortega moved to DC back in 2004, and bought homes in a series of neighborhoods on the rise over the next several years. But ultimately one fac... read»

Best New Listings: The Two Bedroom Edition

Best New Listings: The Two Bedroom Edition

Shilpi Paul | April 6th 2012

In this week's edition of Best New Listings, we look at new two-bedroom units in Dupont Circle, Georgetown and the U Street Corridor.... read»

This Week's Find: A Georgetown Treehouse

This Week's Find: A Georgetown Treehouse

Shilpi Paul | April 5th 2012

Homes in Georgetown don't usually offer many surprises. A traditional Federal exterior usually means a fairly staid looking interior. However, with th... read»

3.98: Mortgage Rates Change Little

3.98: Mortgage Rates Change Little

Shilpi Paul | April 5th 2012

Rates stay below four percent for the second week in a row, with Freddie Mac reporting 3.98 with an average 0.7 point as the average on 30-year fixed ... read»

Trulia Trends: Asking Prices Up, Rents Way Up

Trulia Trends: Asking Prices Up, Rents Way Up

Shilpi Paul | April 5th 2012

Trulia's new Price and Rent Monitors aim to give a more accurate picture of the trajectory of home prices and rents than other nationally-followed ind... read»

Fancy Walgreens Coming to Chinatown

Fancy Walgreens Coming to Chinatown

Shilpi Paul | April 5th 2012

Douglas Development stopped by last night's ANC 2C meeting to update the community on a few projects, including the development it has in the works fo... read»

The Credit Score Obstacle

The Credit Score Obstacle

Shilpi Paul | April 4th 2012

Having a credit score of 730 is considered to be very good in most circles, but apparently not good enough to get a home loan. ... read»

What (Just Below) $1 Million Buys You in DC

What (Just Below) $1 Million Buys You in DC

Shilpi Paul | April 4th 2012

In What X Buys You this week, UrbanTurf takes a look at properties on the market for just below $1 million to give readers an idea of what type of hom... read»

DC's Mid-Sized Condo Boom

DC's Mid-Sized Condo Boom

Shilpi Paul | April 4th 2012

The condo boom of the mid-2000s was characterized by 200+ unit projects that, in some cases, reshaped DC neighborhoods. However, when the bottom fell ... read»

Off The Beaten Turf: Mitsitam Cafe

Off The Beaten Turf: Mitsitam Cafe

Shilpi Paul | April 3rd 2012

Unlike the last featured destination for Off the Beaten Turf, this installment was swarming with tourists when we made a post-lunchtime trip. But Mits... read»

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