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Greetings!
Do you know any talented people looking for jobs in real estate or sales? To help meet the growing demand for our services among renters and landlords, Urban Igloo is actively hiring leasing agents in the DC metro area. Please spread the word.
We're also opening our first retail office at 1808 Eye Street, directly across from the Farragut West metro station. This new location gives us tremendous exposure and gives our many renters a one-stop hassle-free shop for DC area apartments. Stay tuned for full details on our new "igloo" next month. 
In this issue of Rent Check, we finish our interview with DC rent control experts K. David Meit and Mark Policy. We also talk with Southwest DC blogger William Rich about developments in his neighborhood. And check out this month's Featured Property in Cleveland Park.
- Rick Gersten, Founder and Managing Partner
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Examining DC Rent Control, Part II
In last month's Rent Check, K. David Meit and Mark Policy focused on the history of DC's rent control policy and the arguments for and against it.
In this second and final part of our interview, we shift to the practical consequences of DC rent control and options for reform. Topics include who benefits and who suffers, problems of a one-size-fits-all approach, and what DC can learn from New York City.
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Neighborhood Interview - Southwest DC 
Southwest is the smallest and an often forgotten quadrant of DC, but it has a big voice in William Rich. His blog - Southwest...The Little Quadrant that Could - brings exposure to the many exciting changes taking place in this neighborhood on the water. In this interview, William talks about the best parts of living in Southwest, the impact of Nationals Park, and highlights of the new Waterfront Station development. Read our interview about Southwest... |
Featured Property - Cleveland Park
Located in the heart of Cleveland Park, this small, historic building houses a variety of charming, fully renovated apartments. The combination of a convenient location and a classic, boutique style makes this property a rare find.  A strikingly wide range of shops and attractions exist within one block of this building, including the Uptown movie theater, popular eateries such as Vace and Ardeo, a public library, and two Irish bars. Just another block to the north is the Cleveland Park red line metro station, and just a few blocks to the south is the National Zoo. Building features include:
- Granite counter tops
- Restored hardwood floors
- Washer/dryer units in each apartment
- Individually controlled central heating and air conditioning
- GE stainless appliances including microwaves and dishwashers
Learn more about the 2BRs, 1BRs, and studios in this building.
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| What Customers Are Saying
"Urban Igloo has been a tremendous addition to my in-house team at the Aspen
House in Alexandria. Their leasing agents worked seamlessly with ours,
and were one of the key factors in our
10% vacancy rate drop."
Nina
Weissberg, President, Weissberg Corp.
"Thanks to Urban Igloo I was able to secure a 1 bedroom apartment in Arlington that exceeded my expectations. I was not familiar with the area, coming from NJ, but after a short description of my specifications, I was taken to see the apartments that I immediately fell in love with. What could have been a stressful experience became smooth and enjoyable courtesy of Urban Igloo."
Danielle N., Renter, Arlington, VA
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