Housing shortage and rising rents pose growing economic risk for greater DC region, report says

Both a housing shortage and rising rents in the greater D.C. region are becoming problems that present a long-term economic risk, a new report indicates.

From Baltimore through D.C. and down to Richmond, rising housing costs are deterring job seekers and pushing workers to leave for more affordable areas, according to a new report from the Greater Washington Partnership.

Kathy Hollinger, CEO of the Greater Washington Partnership, said the ability to find and afford homes has become a critical issue…

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