Posts By Shilpi Paul
Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author Shilpi Paul, from most recent to least.
A Bird's Eye View of Tysons Development
Shilpi Paul | July 23rd 2012
Tysons Corner is currently undergoing a metamorphosis, and the Virginia Department of Transportation recently posted some aerial photos of the transfo... read»
Champagne and Signing Bonuses: Welcome to San Fran’s Rental Market
Shilpi Paul | July 20th 2012
In a slight departure from the DC real estate world, UrbanTurf wanted to take a closer look at San Francisco's high-demand rental market. ... read»
Best New Listings: Two Condos and a White Picket Fence
Shilpi Paul | July 20th 2012
In this week's edition of Best New Listings, we look at a Dupont Circle condo with house-like qualities, a Mount Pleasant condo on beautiful grounds, ... read»
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3.53: Another All-Time Low for Mortgage Rates
Shilpi Paul | July 19th 2012
Yet again, mortgage rates dropped to an all-time record low this week, with Freddie Mac reporting 3.53 with an average 0.7 point as the average on a 3... read»
Putting Up Walls to Bring Down the Rent
Shilpi Paul | July 18th 2012
Many young DC renters have found a way to live in the city's most luxurious apartment buildings without going broke. ... read»
What $1,700 Rents You in the DC Area
Shilpi Paul | July 18th 2012
This week in What X Rents You, UrbanTurf looked in the $1,700 a month range and found a variety of choices for prospective renters in the region with ... read»
Distressed Property Sales Drop to Lowest Level Since 2009
Shilpi Paul | July 18th 2012
According to a report released this morning, DC proper has one of the lowest rates of distressed property sales in the region.... read»
Just How Important Is the Creative Class?
Shilpi Paul | July 17th 2012
New pop-up shops, cafes and art gallery openings are lauded and certainly have intrinsic value, but do they lead to economic development?... read»
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