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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why are people recommending that someone moving to DC for 2-3 years -- someone who can afford to live in DC proper with an easy commute to the Pentagon, someone who doesn't have to worry about schools -- should move to Virginia?

OP, you will have a much better experience if you live in DC itself. [/quote]

Well--the Pentagon is in VA.  This is why I mentioned Clarendon area--the Pentagon is right down the street and a public transportation/walkers dream.  As somebody noted--there is even a British store and it is filled with families with young families and a million parks, etc.

I ruled out Oldtown because it is just too far away for daily DC sightseeing, etc.

I would also probably lean to a nice neighborhood in DC 'for the experience' if her DH could find a quick commute.  There are some safety concerns with Capitol Hill that OP should be aware of.  Landords don't always accurately recite 'Capitol Hill' and the rental could actually be in an unsafe area.  you really have to be careful...this happened to DH when he was a new grad at 22:) he was basically in a VERY bad area,,,break-ins, crime, etc. that he ended up sleeping at a friends until his lease was up.  I am not saying there aren't safe areas of CH,,I am just saying you have to be careful when viewing online rental listings.

I, personally. love Dupont/Gtown/Kalorama area.[/quote]

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