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Posts By Shilpi Paul

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

Mortgage Rates Above 4 Percent For First Time Since October

Mortgage Rates Above 4 Percent For First Time Since October

Shilpi Paul | March 22nd 2012

In light of positive economic news, long-term mortgage rates hopped back above 4 percent today for the first time since October 2011.... read»

This Week's Find: Breezy Contemporary Interior in a Capitol Hill Row House

This Week's Find: Breezy Contemporary Interior in a Capitol Hill Row House

Shilpi Paul | March 22nd 2012

Many renovated Capitol Hill row houses have modern elements, but This Week's Find's open, linear, airy interior feels particularly bold.... read»

The Forgotten Buildings of Anacostia

The Forgotten Buildings of Anacostia

Shilpi Paul | March 21st 2012

In a piece for Greater Greater Washington today, John Muller writes about the current state of forgotten, empty buildings in inner Anacostia, dubbed "... read»

What $300,000 Buys You in the DC Area

What $300,000 Buys You in the DC Area

Shilpi Paul | March 21st 2012

In What X Buys You this week, UrbanTurf takes a look at properties on the market for around $300,000 to give readers an idea of what type of homes are... read»

Trulia: Buying Still Outweighs Renting in DC Area

Trulia: Buying Still Outweighs Renting in DC Area

Shilpi Paul | March 21st 2012

It is still cheaper to buy a home than rent one in DC (along with 98 out of 100 major Metros in the U.S.), according to a report published today by Tr... read»

H Street Corridor Condo Project To Almost Double in Size

H Street Corridor Condo Project To Almost Double in Size

Shilpi Paul | March 20th 2012

The Maia, Valor Development's upcoming project in the H Street Corridor, is increasing in size from 49 to 84 units.... read»

Off The Beaten Turf: The U.S. National Arboretum

Off The Beaten Turf: The U.S. National Arboretum

Shilpi Paul | March 20th 2012

We know it is revered, but perhaps because of its unlikely location deep in northeast DC, amidst high speed streets and warehouses, the U.S. National ... read»

Gotta Have: Walk Score's Newest Feature Is Customized To You

Gotta Have: Walk Score's Newest Feature Is Customized To You

Shilpi Paul | March 20th 2012

Are you a freelancer who frequents coffee shops but never drives? Parent of a small child? Barfly? Walk Score recently introduced a feature that can h... read»

Wall Street Big Wigs Buying Up Foreclosures

Wall Street Big Wigs Buying Up Foreclosures

Shilpi Paul | March 19th 2012

A few Wall Street firms are lining up to buy up foreclosed properties with the intention of renting them out, The Wall Street Journal reported this mo... read»

$55 A Month in Rent? It's Possible

$55 A Month in Rent? It's Possible

Shilpi Paul | March 19th 2012

If you are fed up with the rent that you are paying, do not read this article.... read»

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