Anonymous wrote:This is what you need, OP. You will love the community. Lots of events and a pool. Walk to elem. school.

https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/51971503_zpid/7_days/38.74918,-77.152798,38.730167,-77.182753_rect/14_zm/1_fr/

Anonymous wrote:This is a cute neighborhood; commute will probably be an hour:

https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_rent/house,condo,apartment_duplex,mobile,townhouse_type/37304664_zpid/3-_beds/39.038436,-77.003539,39.009964,-77.041476_rect/14_zm/

Anonymous wrote:

Akirah00 wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP if you are moving from Central Florida with a housing budget of 2,000 a month, it is going to be difficult on many levels. It's not just finding a decent place to live (which is feasible) but the cost of living is so much higher in DC than in Central Florida. Taxes are higher, food prices are higher, gas prices are higher, everything adds up. It's one thing to tolerate moving to a smaller or lesser place if your stay is only for three years before moving onward, but living in the DC area is going to be expensive, one way or another. Please keep this in mind because you may eventually realize that staying in Central Florida might be the smarter choice for your family.

Like many people in your income bracket and housing budget range, you are going to have to make substantial tradeoffs between housing and a commute. Most people end up accepting a longer commute in exchange for better housing with better schools. Many people on this forum abhor commutes but many suck it up and make it work. If working at Reagan you may want to consider taking the MARC train to Union from the southern Baltimore suburbs in Howard County and then the metro to Reagan. You'll probably find it'll add maybe another 20-30 minutes to your commute versus driving or taking the metro from a closer in suburb. The advantage of the MARC is that you aren't driving (or only driving to the MARC station) which changes the commute equation quite a bit.

Love this advice and appreciate the perspective. I am willing to make the commute. Unfortunately, I don't have a choice on the move.

OP, recognize that DCUM skews higher income (eg, $300k/year is pretty low on this forum) so some of the advice you’re getting is from people who’ve never considered living in a middle class suburb. You’ll find $2k/month is adequate for a decent townhouse in a pleasant neighborhood. You’ll be fine. In fact, while you haven’t said your household income, it’s probably pretty average for this area. You’ll make it work and I think you’ll like it. Don’t let this board scare you off.

Akirah00 wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP if you are moving from Central Florida with a housing budget of 2,000 a month, it is going to be difficult on many levels. It's not just finding a decent place to live (which is feasible) but the cost of living is so much higher in DC than in Central Florida. Taxes are higher, food prices are higher, gas prices are higher, everything adds up. It's one thing to tolerate moving to a smaller or lesser place if your stay is only for three years before moving onward, but living in the DC area is going to be expensive, one way or another. Please keep this in mind because you may eventually realize that staying in Central Florida might be the smarter choice for your family.

Like many people in your income bracket and housing budget range, you are going to have to make substantial tradeoffs between housing and a commute. Most people end up accepting a longer commute in exchange for better housing with better schools. Many people on this forum abhor commutes but many suck it up and make it work. If working at Reagan you may want to consider taking the MARC train to Union from the southern Baltimore suburbs in Howard County and then the metro to Reagan. You'll probably find it'll add maybe another 20-30 minutes to your commute versus driving or taking the metro from a closer in suburb. The advantage of the MARC is that you aren't driving (or only driving to the MARC station) which changes the commute equation quite a bit.

Love this advice and appreciate the perspective. I am willing to make the commute. Unfortunately, I don't have a choice on the move.

Anonymous wrote:OP if you are moving from Central Florida with a housing budget of 2,000 a month, it is going to be difficult on many levels. It's not just finding a decent place to live (which is feasible) but the cost of living is so much higher in DC than in Central Florida. Taxes are higher, food prices are higher, gas prices are higher, everything adds up. It's one thing to tolerate moving to a smaller or lesser place if your stay is only for three years before moving onward, but living in the DC area is going to be expensive, one way or another. Please keep this in mind because you may eventually realize that staying in Central Florida might be the smarter choice for your family.

Like many people in your income bracket and housing budget range, you are going to have to make substantial tradeoffs between housing and a commute. Most people end up accepting a longer commute in exchange for better housing with better schools. Many people on this forum abhor commutes but many suck it up and make it work. If working at Reagan you may want to consider taking the MARC train to Union from the southern Baltimore suburbs in Howard County and then the metro to Reagan. You'll probably find it'll add maybe another 20-30 minutes to your commute versus driving or taking the metro from a closer in suburb. The advantage of the MARC is that you aren't driving (or only driving to the MARC station) which changes the commute equation quite a bit.

Anonymous wrote:Downdown Bethesd! There are an apartment complex at Bradley Blvd near Arlinton Rd. I believe it is county owned ans has income limit. It feeds to Bethesda ES and BCC HS. Not should which MS because a new MS just opened in the cluster. Redline Metro to Reagan Building.[/quot

Uuummm, thanks, but I don't qualify based on income limits.