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[quote=Anonymous]f you mentioned what year you left I think that would help people tell you what is the same/different from what you remember.  But here are my answers, FWIW:

Would you currently recommend this area as a place to live? [b]Yes, I've been here for 15 years and love this area.  It's hard to describe why exactly, I just do.[/b]

How is traffic now? [b]Worse[/b]

How are the people (still competitive)? [b]Yes[/b]

How is the current cost if living and quality of life? [b]Likely way more expensive than you remember, mostly do to housing.  The DC area was one of the few to come out relatively unscathed from the housing crash and prices have been going right back up again.  [/b]

Is it getting too built up or crowded? [b]That's all in your perspective, but yes, if you've been away for 10 years or more it's likely expanded much beyond what you remember.  There are also a lot people who want to live close in but want more house, so you see a lot of houses being build that take up almost the entire yard.[/b]

We could afford a nice neighborhood and good schools, but even then is life stressful? [b]Isn't it always?  Though I find it hard to believe I'm any more stressed because I live here.  [/b][/quote]

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