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So you would pick the above homes over these and you think these look cheap??

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Thanks for postings the links. Those are better ndi homes than the ones I've seen, and would blend in much better! For people that can't afford a luxury home builder with all the bells and whistles, ndi might just be a decent option.

Concerning the pics of older homes: For people that like to restore old craftsmans, the top home could be a good project depending on the state of the interior. As it is, it needs work, and the new owners would probably remove the cheap siding added in the 60s or 70s to reveal the original wood slats. And if they wanted a thorough renovation/rebuild, most builders would keep at least some elements of the older home in the new much larger one, such as the foundation with the vintage concrete blocks, or a fireplace and stained railings/moldings. So yes it looks a bit dumpy right now, but it's not a lost cause.

The bottom house in Lyon Village is quite beautiful, although some of the slate roof tiles look a little discolored in the photo. You should see it in person; that street and the adjacent ones are some of the most appealing in Arlington. Rows of 1930s-era Colonial Revivals and other diverse styles help to make this a beautiful neighborhood. The house itself has a large master bedroom suite constructed in an addition that integrates well with the original 4 bedroom house. The addition also has a large media room. The attic is finished, and could be an additional bedroom.

The construction of those old homes (especially the pre 1950s brick ones) are very solid. I realize not everyone wants an old home, and that's fine. New construction, even 3-4,000 sf homes, can blend in.

The old ramblers in Broyhill Forest are nothing special however (to most people), which is why there are a lot of complete rebuilds in that area. The 1950s Broyhill homes throughout Northern Va were always very simple and small. Not ugly, but not appealing by today's standards.[/quote]

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