Posts By Shilpi Paul
Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author Shilpi Paul, from most recent to least.
Unique Spaces: The R Street Firehouse
Shilpi Paul | June 24th 2013
Former churches, schools and firehouses have the potential to become some of the most interesting homes in this city, if a creative owner takes the ti... read»
First-Timer Primer: 10 Ways To Tell If a Home Renovation is Well Done
Shilpi Paul | June 24th 2013
Since DC's housing market is full of newly renovated houses and condos of variable quality, this first-timer primer offers a few tips on how to tell t... read»
Under Contract: Truxton Circle and Ivy City
Shilpi Paul | June 24th 2013
In Under Contract, UrbanTurf looks back at properties it has featured recently that were snatched up by DC's alert buyers. ... read»
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The Design of DC's Tiny Homes on The Wharf
Shilpi Paul | June 21st 2013
As the micro-unit trend sweeps through urban areas, one DC developer has begun finalizing the design of a few tiny homes that will be coming to the ci... read»
Existing Home Sales Are Up. What Does it Mean?
Shilpi Paul | June 20th 2013
On Thursday, that National Association of Realtors reported that existing home sales rose by 4.2 percent in May. The Wall Street Journal's Nick Timira... read»
3.93: Rates Stay Below 4 Percent For Now
Shilpi Paul | June 20th 2013
For perhaps the last week, long-term mortgage rates remained below 4 percent. On Thursday morning, Freddie Mac reported 3.93 percent with an average 0... read»
Phone Dying? Solar-Powered Charging Stations Popping Up in NYC
Shilpi Paul | June 19th 2013
This week, solar-powered phone charging stations will be set up on the streets of New York City.... read»
One on One: The Founder of DC's Newest Montessori School
Shilpi Paul | June 19th 2013
For this edition of One on One, we talked to Austyn Brickler, one of the founders of Lee Montessori, a DC public charter school that just received app... read»
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