Finding an apartment for rent in Manassas VA just made sense after my most recent landlord hit me with yet another rent increase. That’s what happens when you live within the Washington, D.C. bubble. The most expensive real estate in the country is in this area and it has an effect on everyone who owns or rents in the area. I sometimes wonder how poor people survive in this area because someone is always trying to buy up property in order to turn a quick profit on real estate. It’s a challenge to find affordable living within striking distance of the city.
I’ve moved around in Northern Virginia and Maryland trying to stay one step ahead of the constant increase in the cost of housing. Recently I got a promotion in the government agency I work for and decided to move a bit further out to see if I could find something very nice but at a bit less than what I’m paying now. A friend suggested I look at Manassas. Anyone who knows American history recognizes that name. Continue reading…