What zip codes to look for a SFH/big townhouse with decent commute to DC and great schools? Nova.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Arlington DCUMs seem to post the most negativity about all places other than Arlington. I find it really odd- it's as though they have some sort of competition going on with anyone who doesn't choose to live in Arlington. I lived in Arlington and couldn't wait to get out. Most of the Arlington schools aren't great- not sure why the hype them up so much.

What are you talking about? Please point out a poster from Arlington that is posting "negativity" about other places. is pointing out that many areas in "Fairfax and beyond" will be a long commute into town for someone who expressly requested a "decent commute to DC" a negative comment about another town? If so, then guilty as charged. I think there are many perfectly lovely suburbs around DC. But many of them require very long commutes into DC. If that's a deal-breaker for you, then you should know about that, yes?

If you were unhappy in Arlington, then wonderful for you that you moved. It certainly doesn't affect my property value. Which, by the way, is high precisely -because- I'm close to DC. Otherwise, I agree with you, Arlington's no great shakes.

Yuck, yuck and more yuck.

* Hyperbole about how much time you save in commuting by living in Arlington

* Proclivity to talk about personal incomes and property values at the drop of a hat

* Inability to see how obnoxious it comes across to others

I'm thinking this condition may be caused from living close to too many Starbucks and standing too close to other Metro passengers over an extended period.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Arlington DCUMs seem to post the most negativity about all places other than Arlington. I find it really odd- it's as though they have some sort of competition going on with anyone who doesn't choose to live in Arlington. I lived in Arlington and couldn't wait to get out. Most of the Arlington schools aren't great- not sure why the hype them up so much.

Example? I haven't seen that on here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Arlington DCUMs seem to post the most negativity about all places other than Arlington. I find it really odd- it's as though they have some sort of competition going on with anyone who doesn't choose to live in Arlington. I lived in Arlington and couldn't wait to get out. Most of the Arlington schools aren't great- not sure why the hype them up so much.

What are you talking about? Please point out a poster from Arlington that is posting "negativity" about other places. is pointing out that many areas in "Fairfax and beyond" will be a long commute into town for someone who expressly requested a "decent commute to DC" a negative comment about another town? If so, then guilty as charged. I think there are many perfectly lovely suburbs around DC. But many of them require very long commutes into DC. If that's a deal-breaker for you, then you should know about that, yes?

If you were unhappy in Arlington, then wonderful for you that you moved. It certainly doesn't affect my property value. Which, by the way, is high precisely -because- I'm close to DC. Otherwise, I agree with you, Arlington's no great shakes.

Yuck, yuck and more yuck.

* Hyperbole about how much time you save in commuting by living in Arlington

* Proclivity to talk about personal incomes and property values at the drop of a hat

* Inability to see how obnoxious it comes across to others

I'm thinking this condition may be caused from living close to too many Starbucks and standing too close to other Metro passengers over an extended period.

Ok then. What you call hyperbole most people call reality. There was no mention of personal income. Property value was directly tied to the first point, i.e., noting that clearly many value the "hyperbole" of a short commute. And speaking of inability to see how obnoxiously one comes across.... I am thinking that this condition may be caused by living so far outside of DC that you have lost all sense of reason. Or never had any to begin with.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Arlington DCUMs seem to post the most negativity about all places other than Arlington. I find it really odd- it's as though they have some sort of competition going on with anyone who doesn't choose to live in Arlington. I lived in Arlington and couldn't wait to get out. Most of the Arlington schools aren't great- not sure why the hype them up so much.

What are you talking about? Please point out a poster from Arlington that is posting "negativity" about other places. is pointing out that many areas in "Fairfax and beyond" will be a long commute into town for someone who expressly requested a "decent commute to DC" a negative comment about another town? If so, then guilty as charged. I think there are many perfectly lovely suburbs around DC. But many of them require very long commutes into DC. If that's a deal-breaker for you, then you should know about that, yes?

If you were unhappy in Arlington, then wonderful for you that you moved. It certainly doesn't affect my property value. Which, by the way, is high precisely -because- I'm close to DC. Otherwise, I agree with you, Arlington's no great shakes.

Yuck, yuck and more yuck.

* Hyperbole about how much time you save in commuting by living in Arlington

* Proclivity to talk about personal incomes and property values at the drop of a hat

* Inability to see how obnoxious it comes across to others

I'm thinking this condition may be caused from living close to too many Starbucks and standing too close to other Metro passengers over an extended period.

Ok then. What you call hyperbole most people call reality. There was no mention of personal income. Property value was directly tied to the first point, i.e., noting that clearly many value the "hyperbole" of a short commute. And speaking of inability to see how obnoxiously one comes across.... I am thinking that this condition may be caused by living so far outside of DC that you have lost all sense of reason. Or never had any to begin with.

Give it a rest. All you are doing is reminding many of us why we were happy to leave Arlington.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Arlington DCUMs seem to post the most negativity about all places other than Arlington. I find it really odd- it's as though they have some sort of competition going on with anyone who doesn't choose to live in Arlington. I lived in Arlington and couldn't wait to get out. Most of the Arlington schools aren't great- not sure why the hype them up so much.

What are you talking about? Please point out a poster from Arlington that is posting "negativity" about other places. is pointing out that many areas in "Fairfax and beyond" will be a long commute into town for someone who expressly requested a "decent commute to DC" a negative comment about another town? If so, then guilty as charged. I think there are many perfectly lovely suburbs around DC. But many of them require very long commutes into DC. If that's a deal-breaker for you, then you should know about that, yes?

If you were unhappy in Arlington, then wonderful for you that you moved. It certainly doesn't affect my property value. Which, by the way, is high precisely -because- I'm close to DC. Otherwise, I agree with you, Arlington's no great shakes.

Yuck, yuck and more yuck.

* Hyperbole about how much time you save in commuting by living in Arlington

* Proclivity to talk about personal incomes and property values at the drop of a hat

* Inability to see how obnoxious it comes across to others

I'm thinking this condition may be caused from living close to too many Starbucks and standing too close to other Metro passengers over an extended period.

Ok then. What you call hyperbole most people call reality. There was no mention of personal income. Property value was directly tied to the first point, i.e., noting that clearly many value the "hyperbole" of a short commute. And speaking of inability to see how obnoxiously one comes across.... I am thinking that this condition may be caused by living so far outside of DC that you have lost all sense of reason. Or never had any to begin with.

Give it a rest. All you are doing is reminding many of us why we were happy to leave Arlington.

Yes, being around logical people is certainly a drag when you are a complete idiot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Arlington DCUMs seem to post the most negativity about all places other than Arlington. I find it really odd- it's as though they have some sort of competition going on with anyone who doesn't choose to live in Arlington. I lived in Arlington and couldn't wait to get out. Most of the Arlington schools aren't great- not sure why the hype them up so much.

What are you talking about? Please point out a poster from Arlington that is posting "negativity" about other places. is pointing out that many areas in "Fairfax and beyond" will be a long commute into town for someone who expressly requested a "decent commute to DC" a negative comment about another town? If so, then guilty as charged. I think there are many perfectly lovely suburbs around DC. But many of them require very long commutes into DC. If that's a deal-breaker for you, then you should know about that, yes?

If you were unhappy in Arlington, then wonderful for you that you moved. It certainly doesn't affect my property value. Which, by the way, is high precisely -because- I'm close to DC. Otherwise, I agree with you, Arlington's no great shakes.

Yuck, yuck and more yuck.

* Hyperbole about how much time you save in commuting by living in Arlington

* Proclivity to talk about personal incomes and property values at the drop of a hat

* Inability to see how obnoxious it comes across to others

I'm thinking this condition may be caused from living close to too many Starbucks and standing too close to other Metro passengers over an extended period.

Ok then. What you call hyperbole most people call reality. There was no mention of personal income. Property value was directly tied to the first point, i.e., noting that clearly many value the "hyperbole" of a short commute. And speaking of inability to see how obnoxiously one comes across.... I am thinking that this condition may be caused by living so far outside of DC that you have lost all sense of reason. Or never had any to begin with.

Give it a rest. All you are doing is reminding many of us why we were happy to leave Arlington.

Yes, being around logical people is certainly a drag when you are a complete idiot.

There is no reasoning with some people. Let's just be glad that he/she no longer lives in Arlington - if that happened to be true.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Alexandria that goes to MacArthur and TC (maybe 22302?). Among the worst for MS, though.

Also among the worst for HS. And MacArthur's not what it used to be.

MacArthur is a wonderful school. As for TC, PP should have been more specific. TC is great for those kids on the college track. It is a fantastic high school for an able and willing child. That said, for those who are less able or less willing, it has its failures for sure. College placement from TC is spectacular, even compared to the "better" high schools in the area.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Alexandria that goes to MacArthur and TC (maybe 22302?). Among the worst for MS, though.

Also among the worst for HS. And MacArthur's not what it used to be.

MacArthur is a wonderful school. As for TC, PP should have been more specific. TC is great for those kids on the college track. It is a fantastic high school for an able and willing child. That said, for those who are less able or less willing, it has its failures for sure. College placement from TC is spectacular, even compared to the "better" high schools in the area.

Placing vs prepared are different

[Anonymous]

Hard without a budget but I'd go for 22101, 22207, 22043 and 22213.

[Anonymous]

I think it really depends on where you are going. I live in West Springfield and my commute for the last 15 years has changed based on my jobs (I've had DC, Arlington & Ashburn & Mclean).

I use slugging/HOV for DC & Arlington and can get to work/home in a good day 30 minutes (fridays no rain, no wait at slug line) - but usually average 45 - hour. I have freinds who live in arlington and it take them over an hour - walk to metro, off at Rossylyn, walk across bridge to G'town (bus on rainy days and sometimes bike or spouse drives them to metro).

I have found the Burke/West Springfield area to have good schools and flexable to anywhere your job might take you.

[Anonymous]

http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/380041.page

[Anonymous]

http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/163327.page

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http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/377460.page