Help me think about Brambleton/Ashburn, please? (haters need not apply)

[Anonymous]

I didn't end up moving there but strongly considered it. We ended up in Annandale. I share your personality/fitting in worries, but it's not like there are no Arlingtonians who eat at Cheesecake Factory and make dumb architectural decisions. I work with graphic designers and a good bit of them live out that way, for the reasons you sited. I was feeling alright about the potential to meet people, but in the end, I just couldn't get myself to stomach the cheap construction. We are more of the minimalist bend though so size was less of an issue. I totally get the appeal esp if you need a home office. Good luck! Sounds like your daughters personality will help you out no matter where you end up, even among all the NOVA normies.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:You will feel isolated. It would be better to get a smaller home in mclean and arlington and move up in a few years to a larger home. You can also get stuck in ashburn because housing prices drop dramatically and don't appreciate.

None of this is true. You will not feel isolated. Ashburn has a lot to offer and every community has tons of young kids and amenities. Your home will appreciate there, too. In your situation, it seems to be an ideal location. I have lived in Loudoun before and loved it. We are moving back that way this summer.

If you are looking for further out areas I find reston and great falls much better investments and closer in to the rest of the dc society.

Prices are still well below 2005 or homes barely appreciate.

The homes are all the cookie cutter brick front vinyl siding, cheap finishes toll brother crap.

https://www.redfin.com/VA/Ashburn/22090-Auction-Barn-Dr-20148/home/12003465
https://www.redfin.com/VA/Ashburn/42653-Cochrans-Lock-Dr-20148/home/14367362
https://www.redfin.com/VA/Ashburn/21859-Engleside-Pl-20148/home/12064537

None of these houses are in Brambleton. Why did you share them?

[Anonymous]

OP here, on my phone now so I'll be brief, just a quick thanks for all of the input! Very helpful and I appreciate you all taking the time to weigh in.