Tempted to move to great falls from McLean as prices seem to be falling

[Anonymous]

I wonder if prices will free fall like assburn

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wonder if prices will free fall like assburn

Flat is a pretty dramatic change in and of itself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:G Falls is nice, but they not only keep building new homes, but, UGLY new homes. Meanwhile, there is a glut of existing ones on sale. If a house sells very quickly, it is because it is priced right to sell quickly. Also, w delayed start times, if you have a kid that goes to Langley, on a bus, they will spend 1 hour each way. Same goes if the parent drives them in or picks them up.

I agree. Some of the homes are atrocious. Gold topped columns, gaudy fountains, weird castle style roofs... Are they mostly foreigners building?

The ones that are sitting are very dated styles where the elderly owners haven't updated since the early 80s. They're offended when realtors tell them it needs updating and think it should sell without any work done. People spending 1.5mill+ don't want fixer uppers with 30 year old kitchen and closed floor plans.

This has been sitting for almost two years - new construction - well, two years old now.

https://www.redfin.com/VA/Great-Falls/10315-Georgetown-Pike-22066/home/9153165

It is an absolutely terrible lot, right on 193 which is busy. Doesn't mean the market is falling, just means you can't sell anything you want, anywhere that you want - pretty basic.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Great Falls is nicer in every way. If you know anything about GF, you can get so much more house for your money.

People I know in GF entertain ALL the time - they have elaborate homes and gardens, with pools, tennis courts, basketball courts, and tons of land.

"Traffic" and "convenience" are not a problem at all, to the people that live there.

"I hate this person and all I know about them is three sentences. That they've arranged into paragraphs, for some reason."

- my DH, from GF

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:G Falls is nice, but they not only keep building new homes, but, UGLY new homes. Meanwhile, there is a glut of existing ones on sale. If a house sells very quickly, it is because it is priced right to sell quickly. Also, w delayed start times, if you have a kid that goes to Langley, on a bus, they will spend 1 hour each way. Same goes if the parent drives them in or picks them up.

I agree. Some of the homes are atrocious. Gold topped columns, gaudy fountains, weird castle style roofs... Are they mostly foreigners building?

The ones that are sitting are very dated styles where the elderly owners haven't updated since the early 80s. They're offended when realtors tell them it needs updating and think it should sell without any work done. People spending 1.5mill+ don't want fixer uppers with 30 year old kitchen and closed floor plans.

It's called Mogul architecture. 20% of GF residents are Persians and.....increasing. I expect to see more gaudy/ostentatious construction...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:G Falls is nice, but they not only keep building new homes, but, UGLY new homes. Meanwhile, there is a glut of existing ones on sale. If a house sells very quickly, it is because it is priced right to sell quickly. Also, w delayed start times, if you have a kid that goes to Langley, on a bus, they will spend 1 hour each way. Same goes if the parent drives them in or picks them up.

I agree. Some of the homes are atrocious. Gold topped columns, gaudy fountains, weird castle style roofs... Are they mostly foreigners building?

The ones that are sitting are very dated styles where the elderly owners haven't updated since the early 80s. They're offended when realtors tell them it needs updating and think it should sell without any work done. People spending 1.5mill+ don't want fixer uppers with 30 year old kitchen and closed floor plans.

It's called Mogul architecture. 20% of GF residents are Persians and.....increasing. I expect to see more gaudy/ostentatious construction...

Don't fret. There is plenty of that in both places.

[Anonymous]

I live in Great Falls, and I love it!

[Anonymous]

OP, you are learning all you need to know about McLean on this thread. Likely more than you bargained for.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Great Falls is nicer in every way. If you know anything about GF, you can get so much more house for your money.

People I know in GF entertain ALL the time - they have elaborate homes and gardens, with pools, tennis courts, basketball courts, and tons of land.

"Traffic" and "convenience" are not a problem at all, to the people that live there.

"I hate this person and all I know about them is three sentences. That they've arranged into paragraphs, for some reason."

- my DH, from GF

Fair to say DH's opinion wouldn't improve if he learned more about this poster. Boosterism and deep denial aren't a great combination.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Great Falls is nicer in every way. If you know anything about GF, you can get so much more house for your money.

People I know in GF entertain ALL the time - they have elaborate homes and gardens, with pools, tennis courts, basketball courts, and tons of land.

"Traffic" and "convenience" are not a problem at all, to the people that live there.

"I hate this person and all I know about them is three sentences. That they've arranged into paragraphs, for some reason."

- my DH, from GF

Fair to say DH's opinion wouldn't improve if he learned more about this poster. Boosterism and deep denial aren't a great combination.

You must be referring to the McLean poster. Whack-o.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Great Falls is nicer in every way. If you know anything about GF, you can get so much more house for your money.

People I know in GF entertain ALL the time - they have elaborate homes and gardens, with pools, tennis courts, basketball courts, and tons of land.

"Traffic" and "convenience" are not a problem at all, to the people that live there.

"I hate this person and all I know about them is three sentences. That they've arranged into paragraphs, for some reason."

- my DH, from GF

Fair to say DH's opinion wouldn't improve if he learned more about this poster. Boosterism and deep denial aren't a great combination.

You must be referring to the McLean poster. Whack-o.

No, referring to the crazy, traffic-free, non-stop entertainer touting declining Great Falls, and cracking everyone else up in the process. Kind of obvious, really.

I don't see anyone from McLean trying to sell such snake oil, so they get a pass tonight.

[Anonymous]

We moved to GF recently and live it. Love the community activities. There are plenty of restaurants. See friends and neighbors everywhere we go. Wonderful trails. There is a cycling studio, yoga. Love it. Reston is easy to get to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We moved to GF recently and live it. Love the community activities. There are plenty of restaurants. See friends and neighbors everywhere we go. Wonderful trails. There is a cycling studio, yoga. Love it. Reston is easy to get to.

Saying reston is the featured nearby location is a bit depressing

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:We moved to GF recently and live it. Love the community activities. There are plenty of restaurants. See friends and neighbors everywhere we go. Wonderful trails. There is a cycling studio, yoga. Love it. Reston is easy to get to.

Saying reston is the featured nearby location is a bit depressing

Only thing worse is "Dulles Town Center"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We moved to GF recently and live it. Love the community activities. There are plenty of restaurants. See friends and neighbors everywhere we go. Wonderful trails. There is a cycling studio, yoga. Love it. Reston is easy to get to.

Saying reston is the featured nearby location is a bit depressing

Only thing worse is "Dulles Town Center"

I remember my wife walking into the Nordstroms there and saying "there's something not right here". And she asked why they did not have the same kind of stock as in Tysons, and was told that the Dulles Town Center Nordstroms was designed/stocked for a lower end market vs Tysons.