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[quote=Anonymous]Pick a priority.  For me it was commute -- how far, by what form of transit, etc.  For you it could be schools (there are rating websites and chat boards) or proximity to shopping/restaurants (in which case you're probably aware of places you like) or politics (e.g., MD vs VA) or just size of house at your price point.

Then look at these places on Google Maps to get a general feel of what is where, as far as roads, retail, schools etc.: satellite view will tell you about yards and general neighborhood "looks."  Then physically go look at them: drive around, then park and walk around.  You'll find yourself narrowing down neighborhoods really quickly.  THEN go look at some real estate listings ... and then revisit your priority lists accordingly, depending on whether you like what you can afford.

So for example, because of our combined commutes, DH and I decided to live within walking distance of an Orange Line station in Virginia.  This drove other decisions (e.g., we could have afforded a bigger house if we didn't need to be close to the train).  There were station-adjacent neighborhoods we liked better than others, but really it was just a question of trade-offs in price, size, and time on the train.[/quote]

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