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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I live in 22207.  There seems to be some decent inventory on the market now in 22207 and 22205.  (and 22201, 22203 and 22209, where you might also look.)  I like it here, and we're happy with our schools.  (ATS/Williamsburg/Yorktown.)  I didn't look in McLean because for the budget, I wanted to be as close in as possible and didn't need/want a bigger lot.

I would personally do a SFH instead of a TH at that price point if you can, unless you really hate outdoor maintenance.  (and if you do, you might find something with a lot of hardscaping/deck to minimize it.)  Most of the people I know in that range are looking for SFH.[/quote]

Thanks so much! [b]We both work and we don't have any experience in outdoor maintenance.[/b] That's why we were looking THs but with this budget, at least we want to get an End unit with a backyard and some nice trees and plants in the community. I like the area of 22207. It is hard to maintain those old houses built in the 30s -40s with a total renovation? [/quote]

The outdoor maintenance is not a big issue within the zip codes you are consider for the budget you have. Your yard will be minimal. If you are concerned about the minimal upkeep that you can learn within one season then hire a firm for few bucks, they will cut  your grass, reseed and maintain. Very cheaply. 
Sacrificing SFH because of this is insane. Besides,  you do realize that when you buy TH you will have some front yard that will need the upkeep just the same so just as well if you are ready to do the front , then why not to have a flat grassy area for kids to run on?

Most people in the area have either grass mower and have a husband run once a week through the grass, and that is that. Others hire the crew, they come to your home with all the equipment on their truck, they cut the grass and do anything needed be done, and are out of your property within probably half hour as they zoom and rush. You don't even need to be home.

Imagine having kids watching things grow, this is big thing. It does not take a rocket science to buy a bag of soil from Home Depot
put it in the backyard somewhere in the corner, put some seeds or young plants in it and watch them grow. Kids have such a wonderful time and they learn about the gardening and all. It is really so easy and you live in the times whret here is a youtube video for everything and it truly makes it so easy. Try and see now.
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