Where Should You Buy a Home in the
D.C. Metropolitan Area?

Summary:
Figuring out where you want to live in the D.C. area can be daunting, especially if you're moving here for the first time or after a long absence.  Metropolitan Washington, D.C. area is generally considered to include the city of Washington, D.C., Montgomery and Prince George's County in Maryland, and Arlington County, Fairfax County, the the city of Alexandria, the city of Falls Church, and the city of Fairfax in Virginia.  However, the neighboring Virginia counties of Loudoun and Prince William, Maryland counties of Anne Arundel and Howard counties, and West Virginia's Jefferson County also supply work members for Washington, D.C.  I can help you with homes in any of these jurisdictions and more.

Detail:
Most of my clients are looking for a primary residence.  Deciding on where to live in the metro D.C. area can be challenging.  Most home buyers in this area make the decision based upon what their income can buy them versus the time it will take them to commute to work.  Juxtaposed against the number of bedrooms and bathrooms they want, a short list of possibilities quickly emerges.  If you want to compare communities you're considering, try Long & Foster's Community Comparison.  If you are still without any idea, try the Community Explorer.  If you're still a little confused, ask me!  I've lived in Arlington for 10 years and was in D.C. for 10 years; added to my real estate experience, I can help you understand the tradeoffs of one location over another.

Thinking about an investment property?  A number of my clients have discussed and bought investment properties with my help.  As an investment property owner myself, I can help you think through the issues to help ensure you're making a well-informed decision.

Thinking about a second or vacation home?  I can help you with that as well through Long & Foster's vast network of referral agents throughout the United States and around the world.  Start your search here for homes across the USA or for homes overseas.