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Greetings!
It's hard to believe summer is already here! The past few months have proven to be the busiest yet for Urban Igloo. We are grateful for all the positive feedback we continue to receive from apartment and condo owners whom we introduce to new renters. And with our new retail office at Farragut West attracting lots of foot traffic - and our website generating over 12,000 hits a month - our leasing agents look forward to matching even more landlords and renters in the coming months.
 As for apartment hunters ... with real estate's busiest season well underway, now is the time to be aggressive. As our friends from UrbanTurf advise in this month's interview, "if something good comes along and you don't jump on it, it will be gone before you have the chance to reconsider. The demand is just too high and the supply too low."
In addition to Urban
Turf's sage guidance, this month's Rent Check
also spotlights expert insight into the world of property management from Julie
Smith of Bozzuto Management. And our Featured Property takes you on a tour of a
new luxury building in Petworth - worth a look!
- Rick Gersten, Founder and Managing Partner
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Bozzuto's Julie Smith on Smart Property Management
Responsible for a portfolio of more than 30,000 units in nearly 100 apartment communities on the East Coast, few know the ins and outs of property management better than Julie Smith. She is President of Bozzuto Management Company, named "Property Management Company of the Year" by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in 2009.
We recently spoke with Julie about how to keep renters happy, the rise of 'green' apartment living, and questions to ask when apartment hunting.
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Real Estate Expert Interview: UrbanTurf
UrbanTurf is increasingly the go-to publication for DC real estate watchers. From the best in newly listed properties to noteworthy market trends, co-founders Mark Wellborn and Will Smith are constantly revealing the pulse of DC's real estate scene.
We chatted with Mark and Will about common apartment hunting mistakes, the no-smoking property trend, and neighborhoods they consider to be DC's best kept secrets.
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Featured Property: Petworth
If you are seeking the ultimate combination of comfort and style, look no further. This new apartment building in Northwest DC's Petworth neighborhood has quickly become one of the area's most sought-after addresses. From lobby walls that change color and set the mood to the rooftop terrace boasting 360º views, a landscaped garden, bocce green lawn and outdoor grills, few other DC buildings rival this property's chic factor. Renters have a choice of one bedrooms with dens, roof terrace units and two-story townhomes.  Shopping and dining options are also conveniently located. More than 40 different shops and service outfits lie just a short walking distance away from this property, including a new, large Yes! Organic Market. And when you're hungry and don't want to go far, Sala Thai, Union City Coffee and Tea, and Subway offer takeout and outdoor seating options right on the building's first floor. Living here also means being close to the energy of Columbia Heights, Adams Morgan and U Street. And for convenient travel to other parts of DC, just hop on the metro at Georgia Avenue-Petworth station; it's literally under the building! Additional amenities include: - Health club-class fitness center with state-of-the-art strength and cardio equipment
- On-site underground parking
- Gourmet kitchens featuring granite countertops, sleek cabinetry and stainless steel GE Profile appliances
Learn more about the studios, 1BRs, 2BRs and 3BRs in this building.
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What Customers Are Saying
"On my own I had found my three previous tenants. They all moved into my condo in the late Spring or Summer. My most recent tenant moved out October 17th. I didn't have the time to meet prospective tenants during the day because I work. Having no luck advertising on Craigslist despite my three previous successes, I turned to Urban Igloo. Despite the time of the year and despite the recession, Urban Igloo found a new tenant for me in 2 1/2 weeks. THANKS Urban Igloo."
Natonne K., Landlord, Washington DC
"I cannot thank Urban Igloo enough for all of your time, for sharing your insight, and for asking me the questions that I *really* need to answer before deciding on a new place to live. Thanks to you, I am no longer panicked about finding a place before my deadline and, even better, I appreciate the peace of mind that I'll be living somewhere I enjoy (within my price range!). I look forward to working with you and sending other folks your way!"
Tracy P., Renter, Arlington, VA
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