Washington DC 2018 Effective Rent Index

CONCESSIONS SPIKE, SPURRING EFFECTIVE RENT DECLINE

Takeaway

Conditions diverged widely by building quality during 2017. Demand in the very highest-caliber newer buildings was once again very strong. Older properties with outdated space layouts and amenities struggled. Concessions rose along with face rents, as landlords used increasingly generous incentives to lure tenants to their properties. In turn, despite a slight jump in taking rent, effective rent dipped slightly. Tenants should remain in the driver’s seat during 2018.

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