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Greetings!
The
spring season is always a busy time for real estate. Adding to this year's excitement, buzz continues to grow about how Urban Igloo matches renters and landlords quickly and efficiently. In
recent weeks, we've been covered in Bisnow, SmartCEO magazine, and the DC Chamber of Commerce newsletter. And look for upcoming news about our
planned retail location across from the Farragut West metro.
As
you're out and about enjoying the beautiful spring weather, don't forget to
snap a picture of your favorite place in your neighborhood and enter it into
our Neighborhood Photo Contest on Facebook.
In this
issue of Rent Check, check out Part I of our discussion on DC rent control with
experts K. David Meit and Mark Policy. Also, learn about one of DC's hottest
neighborhoods from the editor of the popular Penn Quarter Living blog. And don't miss this month's Featured Properties
in Foggy Bottom and Van Ness.
- Rick Gersten, Founder and Managing Partner
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Examining DC Rent Control, Part I
If you
are a renter or landlord in DC, chances are good that rent control laws affect
you. To provide some perspective on
these laws, we recently spoke with two longtime experts on rent control in the
District: property manager K. David Meit, CPM, and attorney Mark Policy.
In Part
I of our interview, learn about: -
The
history of DC rent control from the 70s through today
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The
"housing shortage" argument for rent control
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The
unintended consequences of rent control laws, particularly on multifamily buildings and
affordable housing
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Neighborhood Interview - Penn Quarter
In the latest
installment of our interview series with DC area neighborhood experts, we talk with
"gpliving," the founder of one of DC's most popular blogs: Penn Quarter Living. In this wide-ranging interview, he talks
about: - Why
Penn Quarter is the cultural center of DC
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Who
lives in PQ today
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Where
to find the area's best sangria and other local favorites
Read the full interview about Penn Quarter ... |
Featured Property - Foggy Bottom
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Located
in the downtown DC neighborhood of Foggy Bottom, this property is the epitome of
convenience and luxury. This prestigious address currently features an on-site
gourmet cafe, hair salon, dry cleaner, copy center, and in-house fitness center.
And its parking garage means you won't have to spend hours circling around your
neighborhood in search of a parking spot. Washers and dryers are in each
apartment as well.
24-hour
front desk and maintenance support are included. And your guests will be impressed by the property's entertaining suite and landscaped
rooftop sundeck, which provides a breathtaking view of the city. Many
apartments also have balconies.
Don't
like to travel far to find what you need?
You'll love that this building is ... -
Walking
distance from George Washington University, the Georgetown area (no shortage
of dining or shopping options) and Dupont Circle
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A
5-minute walk from the only Trader Joe's supermarket in DC
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A
10-minute cab ride from Reagan National Airport
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A
few blocks from the Foggy Bottom-GWU and Dupont metro stations, with access to
the blue, orange, and red lines
Learn about the 2BR apartments and 1BR apartments available at this property.
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Featured Property - Van Ness
Due to high reader interest we are showing again a building in Van Ness along Connecticut Avenue, walking distance to the red line Metro.
This exceptionally well-kept high-rise features ...
- Parquet wood floors, dishwashers, and spacious layouts
- Grand lobby and roof deck
- Proximity to Rock Creek Park
Definitely worth a second look! Check out the large 2BR apartments available at this property.
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| What Customers Are Saying
"I love
Urban Igloo. They helped me, a Manhattan
transplant, find the perfect setting for my new home in DC. By listening and asking just the right
questions, Urban Igloo crystallized my
thinking about where I wanted to live.
We spent one day visiting various apartments in different
neighborhoods. I found exactly what I
needed before catching my train back to New York. My leasing agent was attentive, professional, and personable, making the whole
experience quite positive, and even fun.
He followed up each day until I signed the lease, and afterwards helped
with furniture and other referrals since I was new to the area. I highly recommend Urban Igloo for anyone
moving to the DC area. They are very
thorough and get the job done."
Maureen F., Renter, Washington,
DC
"It
was so great to work with Urban Igloo since they actively helped me fill my
condo in Ballston quickly. They really know the market and how to make things
happen fast. In fact, I had a signed
lease within two weeks of contacting them! They also made the process
really easy since they showed my condo and took care of the background and
credit checks. All I had to do was sign the lease!"
Courtney M.,
Landlord, Arlington, VA
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