And Metropolitan Washington's status as a prime investment locale is expected to continue throughout the year. A 3.2% increase in asking rents is on the horizon, as is a 7.5% increase in sales prices. Even an impending, slight increase in vacancy rates--due to heavy construction activity-- is not expected to discourage investors, as that rate is expected to drop down again as employment rates improve and interest rates and home prices rise.
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