Homebuyers are pouring money into the real estate market as well. A house is only as valuable as what the next buyer is willing to spend on it. Hence the delicate balance policymakers must manage when it comes to housing affordability. Homeowners want to see returns on their "investments," but can only do so if a prospective homebuyer pays that return. It's a rat race.

At least with renting you can always vote with your feet or seek better employment in a new zip code or state. Paying rent isn't throwing away money at all. You're paying for the freedom and convenience to move around and find a situation that works best for your current situation.

I get the sense you would have veered right regardless of where you lived. This post is just kinda weird. I'm not sure if you're seeking validation or inviting controversy. But I guess you'll get it either way.

It's fine to say you're considering leaving the city. I am too. But don't try to make it into a political discussion.

Oh they're definitely selling stolen goods

Don't expect kindness on this subreddit. Of all the subreddits I take part in, this one is the most toxic.

> So you think riding a bike through a group of wheelchair bound individuals is acceptable? Cool.

That is not what I'm saying

Bikes are permitted in the mall except for within the memorials themselves

https://www.nps.gov/nama/planyourvisit/bicyclinginformation.htm

Would it be any different it he were on a unicycle? Or roller skates? Or a Lime scooter?

No. You're not justified in pushing him over.

Reckless though this may be, he's just as entitled to use the sidewalk on the Mall as anyone else. The group of pedestrians are also occupying the entire width of the sidewalk, which leaves little space for this cyclist or any body else.

Give it time. The areas near the Metro stations will develop. There are parts of DC that didn't really come alive until they built Metro stations. And that was within the city.

If this counts, at Tysons there are a couple malls nearby. One of which is basically attached to the station.

Personally, I would leave once I started to feel uncomfortable by the questions.

There's not much you can do with just the last digit though.

Obviously bizarre behavior, but I don't think it was an attempt to scam you. I think it was just a couple of guys trying to have fun playing a bar game at your expense.

Why even engage them in the first place though?

I haven't seen anyone using a bong on the Metro, but I've seen plenty of drug transactions near Metro stations. Gallery Place especially.

This is probably the answer. PCP-laced weed.

An individual experiencing a mental health crisis

https://twitter.com/RealTimeNews10/status/1584992792706945024?t=u1VWVBntP4Iio_xNeDmtUg&s=19

I know We The Pizza delivers independently

By definition, not technically sushi. But I guess I can respect the hustle.