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New sustainable, affordable housing opens in Ward 8
A D.C. native worked to bring the dream into reality. This new multi-family building has rooftop solar panels and a wellness room. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.
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Dozens in need of temporary housing after Columbia Heights gas explosion
“We are basically homeless now. We’re homeless.” It’s been nearly two weeks since a gas explosion forced Angel Requeno from his Columbia Heights apartment, and he says many of his neighbors are worried about what’s next. “We have only had enough time to take out personal belongings, like clothing, medications,” he said The blast on September 20 left the...
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Dozens in need of temporary housing after Columbia Heights gas explosion
Leaders from District agencies met with those displaced after a gas explosion in a Columbia Heights apartment building. News4’s Walter Morris reports.
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Fairfax county church breaks ground on affordable townhouse project in parking lot
A local church is celebrating its 70th anniversary in Fairfax County by offering others the chance to put down roots in the same community — in fact, on the same property. News4’s Derrick Ward explains.
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Cars, motorcycle broken into at Northwest DC apartment complex
Frustration is growing for residents of one Northwest D.C. apartment complex after a series of car break-ins. At around 4 a.m. Sunday, police say someone smashed the windows of at least two cars and damaged a motorcycle inside the garage of The Berkshire Apartments on Massachusetts Avenue. One woman tells News4 she had more than $4000 worth of personal items…
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Cars, motorcycle broken into at Northwest DC apartment complex
Two cars and one motorcycle were damaged or broken into at an apartment complex in Northwest D.C. amid complaints from residents about a broken garage door. News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports.
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Family of woman killed in Silver Spring apartment fire files $2.3M lawsuit
On what was supposed to be Melanie Diaz’s 27th birthday, her parents are filing a wrongful death lawsuit. She died trying to evacuate her burning Silver Spring high rise with her two dogs in February of 2023. Survived by her parents and her brother, her family is now seeking at least $2.3 million in damages against the owner of Arrive…
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Family of woman killed in Silver Spring apartment fire files $2.3M lawsuit
The parents of a young woman killed in an apartment fire in 2023 in Silver Spring are now filing a wrongful death lawsuit. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.
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Reston homeless encampment to be cleared
A homeless encampment in Reston will be cleared by Fairfax County. Some are trying to help the people who live there with the transition. News4’s Drew Wilder.
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‘A real slap in the face': Elevator outages in Navy Yard high-rise frustrate residents
Residents of a 14-story high-rise in Washington, D.C., are raising concerns about their lack of consistent elevator access. The three elevators at the Onyx on First apartments in Navy Yard have been mostly out of service since Thursday, residents say. It’s more than just an inconvenience — it’s a major safety and accessibility matter, they told News4. Three elevators,...
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Residents of Navy Yard apartment building raise concerns over elevator access
Elevators in a Navy Yard high rise have been mostly out of order since Thursday, prompting residents to raise concerns about safety and accessibility. News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports.
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You're not ‘throwing away money' on rent, says self-made millionaire: ‘I've made more renting than I would owning'
You aren’t wasting money by renting, says self-made millionaire. In fact, it can be a smarter financial move than buying.
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Homebuying is hard in these counties that could decide the election, but it's harder in the U.S. overall
Homes are getting less affordable for buyers all over the country — including in places where the 2024 presidential race could be decided.
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From Raleigh to Fort Worth: Top 10 renter-friendly cities in America
ApartmentAdvisor analyzed 98 major cities across the U.S. to rank the most renter-friendly.
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New affordable housing development coming to McLean
For many people who work near Tyson’s Corner, living near the office just isn’t an option. Rent in the area costs well over $2,000 a month — but an affordable housing complex is on the way. News4’s Megan McGrath reports.
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Mayor Bowser unveils major office-to-housing conversion in downtown DC
D.C. leaders gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Elle apartments in Northwest Thursday, marking the first significant office-to-residential conversion in the Golden Triangle Business Improvement District. Elle, formerly home to the U.S. Treasury Department, offers 163 residential units. Prices range from $2,800 for a studio to $6,000 for a one-bedroom, with 111 units currently available. Residents…
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Mayor Bowser unveils major office-to-housing conversion in downtown DC
On Thursday, District leaders gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Elle Apartments in Northwest, marking the first significant office-to-residential conversion in the Golden Triangle Business Improvement District. News4’s Eun Yang has the story.
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Falls Church apartment building without air conditioning amid heatwave
Residents of the eaves Fairfax Towers in Falls Church, Virginia, report enduring temperatures as high as 93 degrees for more than two weeks. News4’s Aimee Cho has the story.
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What to expect from the housing market in the second half of 2024, according to real estate experts
While one expert points to signs of improvement in the housing market, others say more listings and lower interest rates won’t counteract higher home prices.
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These are the 10 most ‘unaffordable' cities in America—Los Angeles is No. 1
Creditnews Research ranked the cities by the percentage of neighborhoods within reach for the typical married-couple household to buy a home.