Um, Reston is pretty nice. IT jobs are plentiful. You've already got a ton of friends in the area...
I don't need to go into the benefits of living here, because, clearly, you know, but we've found a fantastic balance of urban, suburban and child-friendly here...
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DH is top security clearance, so we'll be here forever. We are far from our forever home, but alas, I am 29, so in no hurry. I love everything about where we live, though...we walk to the farmer's market every thursday, we buy fresh bread from our bakery, I walk to do the bulk of our grocery shopping, but, I can drive to target/gym/trader joe's/whole foods in under 10 minutes.
Love it. Oh, and our town has Friday and Saturday night free concerts on the town green during the summer...that we can walk to.
I spent last week in Brentwood. And loved it. But, renting a 1800 sq ft. house for $4k a month; needing to pay $1.5M to buy it, and THEN remodel the whole thing...definitely loving NoVA!
Exactly--what you're describing about Brentwood? That's our life. ?It sucks financially. ?
What you're describing about Reston? ?Perfection, IMO. ?And I'm almost 38, so I'm ready to be settled down already!?