Low-cost housing disappears as rent soars in DC; a beer-drinker's paradise in ... - Washington Post (blog)

Low-cost housing disappears as rent soars in DC; a beer-drinker's paradise in ... Washington Post (blog) By Maggie Fazeli Fard In DC, low-cost apartments disappearing as rent soars. Low-income buildings are forced to undergo quick makeovers to meet the demand for upscale housing. Ratings drop for Va. governor. Robert F. McDonnell sees approval slide in ... and more »

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Rents soar as foreclosure victims, young workers seek housing - Los Angeles Times

Rents soar as foreclosure victims, young workers seek housing Los Angeles Times The average monthly US rent is at an all-time high, and a 10% jump in Los Angeles County over the next two years is forecast. Robert Corlette pays about $1700 a month for a two-bedroom town house in Anaheim Hills that he shares with his wife and five ... and more »

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Beach police raise alarm on Craigslist rental scams - The Virginian-Pilot

Beach police raise alarm on Craigslist rental scams The Virginian-Pilot The Virginia Beach Police Department fields about five calls a week from victims of Craigslist residential and vacation rental scams. There may be more, but vacation renters tend to file reports with hometown police. By Elisabeth Hulette Lourdes ...

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New EcoVillage in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia - WebWire (press release)

New EcoVillage in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia WebWire (press release) Some will be built by the homeowner, others by the community to be offered as rental or leased housing. Construction is currently in the final stages on the Community Center, which will be both a central gathering space for the community and a means of ...

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Columbia County exhibition center construction to start in June - Columbia County News Times

Columbia County exhibition center construction to start in June Columbia County News Times Receiving the ceremonial check are the county's Community and Leisure Services Division Director Barry Smith, Community Events Specialist Virginia Atkins and Animal Services Manager Linda Glasscock. The Mustang Club raised the funds from events, ...

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Letter: Support for veterans' housing - Topeka Capital Journal

Letter: Support for veterans' housing Topeka Capital Journal That shows there is definitely a need for the housing. The proposed locations were at SW 21st and Oakley and SW 21st and Webster, which are close to the Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center and on a bus route. We have apartments all over town that veterans ...

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Apartment Market Shifting Focus To New Supply - CoStar Group

Apartment Market Shifting Focus To New Supply CoStar Group The new phase follows the dramatic vacancy declines and strong apartment rent growth that has occurred in the tightest and more desirable coastal markets, and a rare moment of solid income growth even in vacancy-challenged markets.

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