The job I'm taking is pretty understanding about traffic. They'll let you come in later than most jobs, so you can beat the traffic. I'm not sure if that's possible, but that's what they told me.
It'd be great to be closer to McLean, but it is pricier, huh? We decided to rent because it looked like buying a home was pretty high there as well. But I guess you all would know better if people are actually able to sell because in most places in the US, it's really difficult, and prices are dropping drastically.
Are you really sure you want to deal with all the traffic BS, and the housing prices?
theJBexperience
10-04-2007, 03:52 PM
Yeah prices are coming down. The $200,000 house in your area that used to sell for $900,000 in the McLean area now is selling for more like $750,000. That work for you?
Yeah, that's not drastic enough.
I wish I wouldn't have to deal with the traffic problem, but that's just the way it goes in northern Virginia, right? Hopefully, we can find something in Fairfax County, but most likely, we're going to have to look into the Leesburg area.
hooskins
10-04-2007, 08:59 PM
Look around Fairfax County man. You will find something if you try hard. There are places.
theJBexperience
10-05-2007, 09:22 AM
I may reccomend the warrenton area if you don't have to worry about rush-hour. its not too far out and you can get a nice home (not apt.) in your price range, and the area is beautiful and clean, and even though it is growing its alot less crowded. (doesn't take an hour to get accross town on a saturday like manassas)
You are right. I found some really, nice looking homes comparatively to what I've found in Fairfax and Loudon, considering the amount I'd like to pay. It's about an hour drive to McLean though, isn't it? Also, as bad as traffic can be, could I be closer to McLean and still wind up driving the same amount of time?
EternalEnigma21
10-05-2007, 12:52 PM
its has alot to do with when you leave. I lived in warrenton and commuted to leesburg and it only took about 45 mins, but I didn't have to leave the house until 8am. if you leave earlier, it can get hectic, but they've done some things to make it more bearable in the gainesville area...
Personally the community trade-off is worth it, though...
hooskins
10-05-2007, 01:14 PM
its has alot to do with when you leave. I lived in warrenton and commuted to leesburg and it only took about 45 mins, but I didn't have to leave the house until 8am. if you leave earlier, it can get hectic, but they've done some things to make it more bearable in the gainesville area...
Personally the community trade-off is worth it, though...
Right but that's Warrenton to Leesburg, not to McLean.