I have been thinking for a while that if my job was looking stable around May 2009... I would seriously start looking into moving into DC (I work in SW). Job looks very stable...and this event of 2 weeks ago may have finally been the straw that broke the camel's back.

I love my condo. I bought it new about 7 years ago (after a horrific experience with a real estate agent that I am not looking forward to repeating) with NO HELP FROM MY PARENTS! I have painted every room (except the master bedroom) by myself, I picked out the flooring myself. I bought curtains and furniture, and all kinds of other things...I love the location - can't beat being halfway between DC and Baltimore

My commute is not terrible but I want to live in the city.... (and luckily DC just approved Verizon to bring in FIOS)

I hate that we have a never ending trail of renters rolling through the building that have no respect for anything or anyone.