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Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Roommates, from most recent to least.

From Roommates to Nuclear Families, A Look at Housing Composition in the DC Area

From Roommates to Nuclear Families, A Look at Housing Composition in the DC Area

Nena Perry-Brown | October 1st 2019

The number of nuclear families and roommate households have risen notably in the last 11 years.... read»

Married Couples in the DC Area Are Taking on Roommates

Married Couples in the DC Area Are Taking on Roommates

Nena Perry-Brown | February 11th 2019

The DC metro area has the tenth-highest share of married couples with roommates nationwide.... read»

Report: DC Residents Can Save 36 Percent on Rent with a Roommate

Report: DC Residents Can Save 36 Percent on Rent with a Roommate

Nena Perry-Brown | February 23rd 2017

A recent study by Trulia proves the conventional wisdom that renting with a roommate saves money, with data showing that renters can spend up to 36 pe... read»

Putting Up Walls to Bring Down the Rent

Putting Up Walls to Bring Down the Rent

Shilpi Paul | July 18th 2012

Many young DC renters have found a way to live in the city's most luxurious apartment buildings without going broke. ... read»

Pipeline: New Condos & Apartments Coming to the DC Area

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