Even U Street has been a factor, with the Green-line stop by Lincoln Theatre. That's up 10 to 15 percent this year alone. Many factors have led to the housing boom. As the wife of ex-Sen. That was not in place for years.
Crime is down and people have renewed confidence in the city.
There's a downside to this success, however. For one thing, these stratospheric price tags have created a housing shortage. Easier said than done. That's up 20 percent, a 2 percent increase each year. Now, that number is down to 60 or 70.