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PCSing to the DC area can be very difficult. There are so many places to live and you usually don't have much time once you get there for house hunting leave, so it's best to do your research online before hand. North vs South Arlington - Geography North and South Arlington is separated by Route 50. North Arlington is typically safer and has larger, more expensive homes. There is less pockets of lower income families which usually indicates higher test scores and higher property values. South Arlington is typically made up of smaller houses, commercial areas, and apartment complexes. There is... read more

One of the most difficult things about PCSing to the Washington DC area is trying to figure out if you want to live in Northern Virginia (NoVa), Maryland, or in DC. For many military families, choosing a good school system is their number one factor when choosing where to live. I've always wondered .....What's all the talk about? Why is this such a good school district? Which areas and towns are aligned to Fairfax County Schools? I. Pros and cons of Fairfax County Schools 1. Positives of Fairfax County Schools High Achieving Kids - Most kids are high achieving so your child is constantly surr... read more

PCSing to the Washington DC area can be one of the most intimidating places to go. There are so many bases your husband can be attached to and there are so many different cities and neighborhoods surrounding the DC Area. A popular area to live is in the Northern Virginia (NoVa) area and two popular cities are Burke, Va and Alexandria, VA. This post will help clarify some of the pros and cons of living in Burke vs. Alexandria, Virginia. 2 things to consider with Burke vs Alexandria, Virginia Depends on Lifestyle: Charm and walkability (more cost) or space and functionality for a better price! ... read more

Have you ever dreamed of living in the 1950s? Fantasized about a neighborhood full of children for your children to play with, where your doorbell rings and neighborhood kids are asking if your kids can come out and play? It's all possible in these amazing DC suburbs in Alexandria, Virginia. Waynewood, Collingwood on The Potomac, Plymouth Haven, Riverside Gardens, and Stratford Landing are five amazing Alexandria neighborhoods to live in. In our house, it's not the doorbell that is ringing, it is the mail slot being opened and kids yelling through it to see if my kids are home. Neighbors can ... read more

Have you heard the buzz about Burke? That would be Burke, Virginia! Burke is a popular place to live if you are stationed in the Washington, D.C. area. The Pentagon, Navy Yard, Capitol Hill, The White House, Fort Belvoir, Fort Meyers, and Crystal City are all easy commutes from Burke. When we were house hunting in NoVA (Northern Virginia) as we prepared to PCS to the area for my husband's upcoming tour at The Pentagon, Burke was one of the places that was at the top of our list. We really liked the Burke area. We couldn't find a rental house in Burke during the timeframe that we were looking ... read more