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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Does it have to be a 3 BR place?  Can't the kids share a room?  I realize it's not perfect but it will bring down the cost of housing.  And Silver Spring, Wheaton, Glenmont, Takoma Park all have metro access AND affordable housing.  Take a look.  Yes, it will be tight but you can do it.  And we are a family of four and eat very well (meat, fresh produce, cheeses, etc) for $700 a month and often less depending on coupons and sales.  [/quote]

I own a metro accessible three four bedroom house that I rent out.  It is walking distance to the Glenmont metro.  There are plenty of shops nearby and community amenities like the Wheaton - Glenmont Pool, Wheaton Regional Park, tennis courts walking distance from the house (brand new), a brand new elementary school and a middle school.  Rent is $1595 per month, which covers my mortgage payment.  We lived there with one car.

Also, a lot of people seem to assume people all work downtown. Downtown DC is second largest employment center the area after Tysons Corner.  [/quote]

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