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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
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
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
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»
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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?
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
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
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
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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