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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hi OP! Just providing a view separate from the naysayers. I am from the NJ burbs (Monmouth County) and absolutely love it in DC. I work from home, as does my husband, and am not tied here because of a job (although DH has to head to client sites in the DC area sometimes). We're in Cleveland Park and I love it! I second those who recommend Georgetown (especially for the charm though you'd lack yard space), Cleveland Park, Glover Park, Woodley Park, Tenleytown, etc. I don't have any children yet, but I know that those neighborhoods' elementary schools get excellent ratings on Good Schools. Capitol Hill is also really charming, but safety is more of a concern.

I love the old homes, (mostly free) cultural institutions, dining scene, and park space that DC has to offer. Plus  I'm only a 2.5 - 3 hr Amtrak or 3 hr drive away from family in the NJ/NY area. I find DC to be a clean, walkable place with friendly-enough people that's less overwhelming than NY.

Good luck! [/quote]

I grew up in both Woodley Park in Cleveland Park and agree they are great. However, they are very expensive now especially if you want a house. And there aren’t really hardly any three bedroom apartments. Doesn’t sound like the original poster wants to live in a two bedroom apartment, she wants a house. Cleveland Park, that’s at least a couple million realistically speaking. Maybe you could find one like a semi detach for 1.5 if you get lucky, I live in the burbs now because the houses are cheaper the public schools are a little bit better and we can’t afford private. It’s a completely different experience.  I really don’t see any reason to move to Washington suburbs if you don’t have a job in Washington. Your husband has to commute to New York City. That’s just a bizarre idea. If they have tons of money, you can live in Woodley Park or Cleveland Park and afford private high school and are OK with Wilson, sure. Moved to Woodley Parker Cleveland Park.  But moving out to the DC suburbs and her situation? It really doesn’t make sense. [/quote]

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