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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Mt. Rainier, MD
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/dc/architecture/neighborhood-spotlight-mount-rainier-maryland--129513[/quote]

I know people in Mt. Rainier and Cheverly that are quite happy with the price of housing and their location.  It would NOT work for us since we both work in VA (he's in Ashburn, I work part from home and part in Lorton).  But yes, there ARE some places that are hidden gems and relatively affordable, just none that are anywhere near where WE need to be.[/quote]

Ft. Washington to Ashburn take one hour and has some lovely homes and neighborhoods closein....but many would never give it a second look.  I have noticed many newcomers moving in (aka young white upwardly mobile professionals) with all the great deals over here right now (under $400k) that are taking a chance to make it a community that can be all they desire.   [/quote]

In what universe does Fort Washington to Ashburn take an hour? It takes me 25 minutes just to get from South Vienna to Ashburn.

With that said, I am seeing some Prince George's boosterism here.

Can someone explain why I would want to move to a county with the worst schools in the area (and private school tuition + Prince George's mortgage is about equal to a FFX mortgage), where I'd be virtually the only white person in town? (Laurel, Bowie, and College Park/Greenbelt being exceptions.) Or is Prince George's not as bad if you're not near any older garden-style apartment areas in/around Suitland? FWIW, isn't Calvert/Charles full of Black families wanting to get out of Prince George's?

If I'm going to cough up the dough for a private school, I'd rather live in a condo or older TH in Old Town Alexandria or Del Ray.

I stay here - both sets of families are in the Shenandoah Valley, wife grew up in Northern VA, and I grew up in the Valley. [/quote]

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