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Posts By Shilpi Paul

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

The 10 DC Zip Codes Where Home Are Selling the Quickest

The 10 DC Zip Codes Where Home Are Selling the Quickest

Shilpi Paul | September 20th 2013

For much of 2013, low rates and low inventory meant that homes in many neighborhoods sold very quickly. We were interested to know where in DC and Vir... read»

No Round Furniture For the Roundhouse

No Round Furniture For the Roundhouse

Shilpi Paul | September 19th 2013

Last year, UrbanTurf covered one of the roundest properties to ever hit the market in DC and on Wednesday, we went back for a look inside. ... read»

4.50: Mortgage Rates Take a Dip

4.50: Mortgage Rates Take a Dip

Shilpi Paul | September 19th 2013

Interest rates took a bit of a dip this week. On Thursday morning, Freddie Mac reported 4.50 percent with an average 0.7 point as the average on a 30-... read»

DC's New Condo Supply Will Take 3 Years to Balance Out

DC's New Condo Supply Will Take 3 Years to Balance Out

Shilpi Paul | September 18th 2013

In light of recent news regarding the massive imbalance in construction of new apartment units to condo units, UrbanTurf is re-publishing an article f... read»

Sweat Equity: 3 Fixer-Uppers Around DC

Sweat Equity: 3 Fixer-Uppers Around DC

Shilpi Paul | September 18th 2013

Instead of What X Buys You this week, UrbanTurf is doing something a little different: we found three properties, with prices ranging from $299,000 to... read»

This Week's Find: An Adams Morgan Home Office

This Week's Find: An Adams Morgan Home Office

Shilpi Paul | September 18th 2013

Many industrial-style lofts and loft-like units look like they could double as cool office space. In This Week's Find, UrbanTurf gets a sneak peek at ... read»

Where Will You Send Your Kids to School?

Where Will You Send Your Kids to School?

Shilpi Paul | September 17th 2013

When it's time to send your kids to school, will you stay in your current neighborhood or move to one with better options? Let us know your preference... read»

Home Price Watch: Townhouse Prices Increase By 35 Percent in 20008

Home Price Watch: Townhouse Prices Increase By 35 Percent in 20008

Shilpi Paul | September 16th 2013

This week in Home Price Watch, we are taking a look at 20008, a zip code that encompasses portions of Forest Hills, Van Ness, Cleveland Park, Woodley ... read»

Under Contract: One Week or Less

Under Contract: One Week or Less

Shilpi Paul | September 16th 2013

In Under Contract, UrbanTurf looks back at properties it has featured recently that were snatched up by DC's alert buyers. ... read»

Mayor Cancels 2013 DC Tax Lien Sales

Mayor Cancels 2013 DC Tax Lien Sales

Shilpi Paul | September 16th 2013

Mayor Vince Gray has initiated a few more actions in response to the Washington Post's recent exposé regarding the predatory tax lien sale system... read»

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