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Rents Are Rising in Washington D.C.—Unlike Anywhere Else
A Woodley Park Apartment building
Well, Houston’s the exception (incidentally the last major city I lived in).
But it’s true: That city and the District are the only two major urban centers nationwide where rents are increasing or staying stable, according to Forbes magazine.
I experienced this trend myself last fall when my Columbia Heights rent rose $40 from the previous year’s rent. And that was with some negotiating! First, we had to point out to the landlord that the hike she proposed didn’t entirely adhere to city policy. Read More “Rents Are Rising in Washington D.C.—Unlike Anywhere Else” »






