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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is the poster again: Thanks so much for all of the feedback already. I'm really not sure what we will have to go for. I have a son and a daughter and would rather buy than rent. I'm very okay with a small space, but will probably "need" a 3 bedroom for when the kids older. My husband will be working in Federal Triangle and from the research I've done so far, I don't know that commuting is worth it for us. It seems like we have to get very far out before we get to "affordable" homes and at that point, the schools seemed to be a mixed bag of ratings, much like DCPS. [/quote]

I don't know where you're coming from, but you'll definitely have to change your definition of affordable.  Most of the people posting here are living in upper NW and, apparently, haven't set foot outside of their tonier neighborhoods. For your job as an ESL teacher, your husband's commute, and your HHI, I'd say you're better off near any one of the DCPS or charters that offer dual language and/or have a significant population of native Spanish speakers.

Petworth/Park View is good for this, with two dual-language schools, short commute to several others, plenty of young families, and an easy commute downtown.  We just sold our Petworth house to a young couple for $740K, to give you an idea of prices; our agent told us we only got that much because demand is high while inventory is low, and it could change in either direction soon.

Actually, any one of the schools east of Rock Creek Park is going to be looking for ESL teachers, and your kids will be fine in the early childhood years - long enough for you to get the lay of the land and figure out what schools your family prefers.  What I would do in your situation is rent for a year or two to get more familiar with the city and neighborhoods/schools that meet your needs and prefernces. Find a neighborhood that's central, family friendly, and where you won't need a car - Adams Morgan, Kalorama, Mt. Pleasant, Woodley Park, Cleveland Park.  They're expensive for buying, but great for renting.  You'll get to know other families that will be a great resource for first-hand recommendations.  Spend the year looking at real estate and deciding for yourself what you want within your means.[/quote]

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