Relocating from CA in a year or so, we need all the help we can get. Extended family, no kids but they are planned, so the school information is very helpful.
Ashburn is an excellent place to move to. It's one of the fastest-growing counties with great schools, great infrastructure, and future Metro. We have a video of 5 reasons to move to Loudoun county. Let me know how we can help in your home search.
Hi Erika, we are fully time realtors and happy to help in your home search. Please call or email us. Info in the video description. Looking forward meeting you!
Very helpful information, really appreciate. We are relocating from CA sometime this year. And all my Asian friends recommend Mclean because it’s excellent schools ( we work from home, and has 2 and 5 year old kids) but one friend ( lives in Alexandria) did mention that McLean has a lot of tiger moms and dads, almost all students go to academic after school classes if they want to go to AAP. Is that true? Also my second question, besides higher house price, is there any other cons about Mclean? Like too boring, soulless, not much to do? Thank you so much.
Dear Serena thank you for your support!!! There are many areas, like McLean and Great Falls where parents like to challenge their children academically as well as athletic means. I will say that people who live in Northern Virginia are highly motivated individuals. Some areas, like the ones you mentioned have their own communities. There are many after school activities and on weekends there’s plenty to explore. Most active families opt for bike trails, basket ball and baseball courts. In addition, we have access to many lakes and Great Falls park. Because of our location, we have comfortable access to Maryland and D.C. If you like fresh produce, we have organic farmers markets around Northern Virginia. Of course, McLean and Great Falls offer a wide variety of markets. Please let us know if you have additional questions and we would love to answer and discuss them on our channel.
@@northernvirginialiving thank you very much. When I saw the Alexandria video you made, I really love the old Alexandria part: super walkable, always have something going on, very artistic neighborhood, and close to water. But most of my friends says even Fairfax has the best schools, McLean has the best of the best. So I guess we will still focus on Mclean. 😂 Again, keep up with your great work!
To answer your second question, McLean in general is a large area and has a variety of lots and homes available. Compared to Great Falls, which borders McLean, the lots are smaller and the community is exponentially growing. As a result, the schools are becoming overcrowded. At this moment, Fairfax County is rezoning McLean, Vienna and Great Falls. McLean living has many benefits. Here are a few that stand out. 1) Close proximity to the beltway and the district. 2) Excellent schools 3) Luxury living 4) access to Parks and lakes Cons 1) Higher cost of living 2) smaller lots, closer proximity to neighbors 3) overcrowded 4) traffic could be an issue
@@northernvirginialiving oh wow, the cons are not so nice. Where can I search the school rezoning info? We don’t mind a smaller lot, feels like less maintenance, and maybe a closer community? Thank you.
@@northernvirginialiving I did look at the county website, the boundary change you are mentioning is this right? www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/facilities-planning-future/school-boundary-adjustments/mclean-high-school-proposed
Thanks for your videos. I am early retired in my 50s Single with grown up kids. So jobs and schools don't matter at all to me. Having fun going out socializing being in nature and decent access to DC to visit my son who works there and museums are important to me. What would you recommend?
Hey guys, what area or community is fairly nice, safe and reasonably priced for 3 to 4 bdrm apt or house near Ft Eustis Army base? With traveling less than 30 minutes to the base each day. What are the neighborhoods in that area and how would you rank them for above? No wooded, or isolated area. Moving from Illinois to Virginia.
Ok how is McLean and Alexandria better than great falls id love to know ???? And y’all must be ballers if your living in McLean or Great falls and Arlington. My list Reston Herndon Ashburn Tysons Chantily (For common folk)
Enjoying your videos most informative Victor and Roya. Two questions what are the best areas for a mix of retirees as well as good schools for raising family. Secondly, in recently years have any of these areas suffered from any natural disasters like hurricanes; flooding and tornadoes. Thanks for your feedback Lou
Thank you for your kind words Lou, and thank you for watching! I'd recommend looking into Ashburn/Leesburg. There are several retirement communities in the area with lots of outdoor activities, shopping, dining, etc. Schools are highly rated in the area. Check out Vienna/Mclean area as well. Here you can find more established/well-developed neighborhoods and surrounding areas. Mclean schools are top tier not only in VA but in the entire nation. We rarely see any hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, or other natural disasters. N.Virginia's weather is known as a "Goldilocks Climate" - not too hot and not too cold. Hope this helps!
If you had to include manassas in there, what would you rate it? Is it a safe place to live? Their home prices are more reasonable but that makes me wonder if it’s a safe place to live. Great video!
Manassas is great to live and is very affordable. You can easily find a single-family home in the $500k price range and townhouses in 350-400k price range or below. Check out the Manassas Park area. It's considered a better investment. Also, look into Gainseville and Bristow. These are great alternatives and safe as well. I would recommend staying as close to i66 as possible for easier commuting. It helps also to avoid rt28 since it can get clogged up during rush hour. Hope this help!
Thank you very much for all the information you provided my question is Me and my wife are working from home With no kids so schools is not a big concern for us which one is better for us? Ashburn fairfax or Alex or maybe a forth choice maybe it? Thank you
Thank you for your comment! If you are looking for something closer to DC then I would recommend moving to Alexandria. I really like Old Town with all historic charm to it. If you are looking for something newer built (or new construction) then the best place to be is near Ashburn/Leesburg. Loudoun county has a lot of outdoor activities (parks, rec centers etc), breweries, wineries etc. It's a very trendy and diverse community. Where will you be moving from? What's the most important thing in your next home?
@@northernvirginialiving thanks again It looks like it will be between Alexandria and ashburn Answering your question I will be moving from Las Vegas Nevada
I looking to move I trying to find a great place for my family we love to do alot of activities I love mix neighborhoods family of 5 have disability son new born on the way looking for good jobs me do cleaning job doordash my bf do warehouse jobs ready to move
TBH my daighter is in the military and she lives in Hampton. She wants me to move close to her. There are no Hispanics in the area. I need a culturally diverse neighborhood. Very important to me, I sell food I have to source products.
very informative. thank you. what is the usual traffic like from all these cities to dc? trying to find a great place that is good place for the kids and easy on daily travel.
Thank you for an excellent question! Here are pre-pandemic travel times by car to DC: Arlington - 15-30 min Alexandria - 20-45 min Mclean - 30 min Great Falls - 30-45 min Ashburn - 30-45 min Fairfax - 30 min What are other important factors for you for your new home? Please reach out to us so we can help to navigate school ratings, indoor/ourdoor activities for kids etc. Happy house hunting!
@@sennamontea1380 This is with moderate traffic. Rush hour can be unpredictable but it could take 1 hr from Fairfax/Ashburn, 30 min from Arlington/Alexandria, 45 min - Mclean/Great Falls. It's so much easier to take a metro. Silver line is expected to be opened by mid 2021. However, opening has been postponed several times already. If you are moving to Fairfax, then it's a very short drive to Vienna Metro on the Orange Line. You will be in DC in 30 min. Hope this helps!
We love Fairfax! We mention it in our several other videos. We also live here in Fairfax :) Regarding school - Fairfax has great and highly rated schools. Can I say these schools are the best? I can only hope so :) Traditionally best 2 schools are Mclean HS and Langley HS located in Mclean and Great Falls, VA
7 factors are $,$,$,$,$,$,$. I've lived in Nova(Springfield/Alexandria) for 7 years and it's expensive, but you have access to alot of things. I'm working remotely, and do not miss 95/395 traffic whatsoever. When going into work was normal it took 30 minutes from edsall rd to shirlington. If I was going farther, the money would have to be worth it. I lucked up and found a great job in Arlington making about $27 hrly with free parking and 3 days remote working. Parking is limited everywhere you go and traffic oh my you have to be on guard because you are amongst the worst, THE WORST DRIVERS IN THE WORLD... Hope you have car insurance.
You are so right about the traffic. That's what we deal with all the time, unfortunately. It's part of the package I guess when living in VA? :) Where do you live now? Are you planning to come back to Northern VA?
@@Omar-uv9il We are the real estate husband/wife team here in Virginia/DC/MD. We help people to relocate/buy/sell homes. Are you moving to the area soon?
@@northernvirginialiving I moved back to the area last year after living in Massachusetts for 3 years. I currently rent an apartment but I would like to possibly buy a home next year once I get fully settled in with a job In The industry that I was in before covid.
Hi! Thank you for all your valuable information. I have been doing a lot of reserach and I'm getting more confused. My husband will work in DC. We want to stay close to the city, but our main interest is schools. We have a 12 and 9 years old. Our first pick is Alexandria. It is absolutely gorgeous, but the schools rating is not that high and now I am wondering if it is the best option. Now that I have seen Fairfax, Vienna or Great Falls!!!! Helpp!!!
Hello Ana! Thank you for your kind words :) There are many options available. McLean and Great Falls both have excellent schools as do other areas! It all depends on how far you want to be from the district. What is important in your next home? Please feel free to comment or email me directly at: roya@kutsevichrealty.com
Sorry I'm offended why is it only northern Virginia what's wrong with the rest of the state? Lol our state is such a divided state demographic wise well topography wise as well. I live In the very opposite in all aspects part of Virginia lol it's the forgotten far southwest corner. Theres not many jobs, no hustle and bustle, and I'm sure were thought of as inbred hillbillies but it's one of the most beautiful places on earth. Of coarse human activity has destroyed alot of places to the west of me with coal but on average its unspoiled nature! The sunrise over deskin and paintlick mountains from my house is spectacular not to mention the view period. Anyways considering we're of the communistwealth just wanted to say high fellow comrades!
Thank you for your comment! I didn't mean to offend anyone LOL. Title of our video should had been Best Places to Live in "Northern" Virginia. :) I can't comment on the rest of Virginia since I don't know it too well.
@@northernvirginialiving it's interesting once leaving Northern Virginia going south of PWC or south of Stafford west of Loudon the state is Very Southern it's like 2 different states...
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Relocating from CA in a year or so, we need all the help we can get. Extended family, no kids but they are planned, so the school information is very helpful.
We are happy to help whenever the right time comes! Please reach out so we can guide you.
Thanks. It would be nice to have Videos and or pictures of the places you describe.
What r u reviews about Ashburn? Is it a good place to live?
Ashburn is an excellent place to move to. It's one of the fastest-growing counties with great schools, great infrastructure, and future Metro. We have a video of 5 reasons to move to Loudoun county.
Let me know how we can help in your home search.
I am moving to Rocky Mount VA in Days!!!I am excited
Good luck on your move!
Hello, I am going to Fairfax too. Could you please tell me how much one bedroom apartment may cost for rent? And how long DC is from Fairfax?
1 bedr will rent for about $1,400-1,800. It's about 30-45 min driving depending on the time of the day.
@@northernvirginialiving Thank you for responding!
Any realtor you can recommend to begin a search and visit for us? Thank you!
Hi Erika,
we are fully time realtors and happy to help in your home search. Please call or email us. Info in the video description. Looking forward meeting you!
Very helpful information, really appreciate. We are relocating from CA sometime this year. And all my Asian friends recommend Mclean because it’s excellent schools ( we work from home, and has 2 and 5 year old kids) but one friend ( lives in Alexandria) did mention that McLean has a lot of tiger moms and dads, almost all students go to academic after school classes if they want to go to AAP. Is that true?
Also my second question, besides higher house price, is there any other cons about Mclean? Like too boring, soulless, not much to do?
Thank you so much.
Dear Serena thank you for your support!!! There are many areas, like McLean and Great Falls where parents like to challenge their children academically as well as athletic means. I will say that people who live in Northern Virginia are highly motivated individuals. Some areas, like the ones you mentioned have their own communities. There are many after school activities and on weekends there’s plenty to explore. Most active families opt for bike trails, basket ball and baseball courts. In addition, we have access to many lakes and Great Falls park. Because of our location, we have comfortable access to Maryland and D.C. If you like fresh produce, we have organic farmers markets around Northern Virginia. Of course, McLean and Great Falls offer a wide variety of markets. Please let us know if you have additional questions and we would love to answer and discuss them on our channel.
@@northernvirginialiving thank you very much. When I saw the Alexandria video you made, I really love the old Alexandria part: super walkable, always have something going on, very artistic neighborhood, and close to water. But most of my friends says even Fairfax has the best schools, McLean has the best of the best. So I guess we will still focus on Mclean. 😂
Again, keep up with your great work!
To answer your second question, McLean in general is a large area and has a variety of lots and homes available. Compared to Great Falls, which borders McLean, the lots are smaller and the community is exponentially growing. As a result, the schools are becoming overcrowded. At this moment, Fairfax County is rezoning McLean, Vienna and Great Falls.
McLean living has many benefits. Here are a few that stand out. 1) Close proximity to the beltway and the district. 2) Excellent schools 3) Luxury living 4) access to Parks and lakes
Cons 1) Higher cost of living 2) smaller lots, closer proximity to neighbors 3) overcrowded
4) traffic could be an issue
@@northernvirginialiving oh wow, the cons are not so nice. Where can I search the school rezoning info? We don’t mind a smaller lot, feels like less maintenance, and maybe a closer community? Thank you.
@@northernvirginialiving I did look at the county website, the boundary change you are mentioning is this right? www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/facilities-planning-future/school-boundary-adjustments/mclean-high-school-proposed
Thanks for your videos. I am early retired in my 50s Single with grown up kids. So jobs and schools don't matter at all to me. Having fun going out socializing being in nature and decent access to DC to visit my son who works there and museums are important to me. What would you recommend?
Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, New Kent County
Amazing info thank u
Thank you for watching!!
Plans to visit there it looks the perfect state
@@dkurdy77 Let us know if you'd like any other info or guidance. Calling or texting is the best way to get a hold of us. Hope you like it here :)
Hey guys, what area or community is fairly nice, safe and reasonably priced for 3 to
4 bdrm apt or house near Ft Eustis Army base? With traveling less than 30 minutes to the base each day. What are the neighborhoods in that area and how would you rank them for above? No wooded, or isolated area. Moving from Illinois to Virginia.
Ft Eustis Army base is located in Newport News. It's about 3 hrs away from us. Unfortunately I won't know anything about this area.
@@northernvirginialiving, ok, thxs
Is Northern Virginia a nice place to raise dogs and does it have a lot of green area or parks
VA is very dog friendly. We have tons of parks and recreational activities.
Ok how is McLean and Alexandria better than great falls id love to know ???? And y’all must be ballers if your living in McLean or Great falls and Arlington.
My list
Reston
Herndon
Ashburn
Tysons
Chantily
(For common folk)
You forgot leesburg
@@mikeg3234 yes Leesburg is fine and McLean is great but Alexandria has a lot of bad parts as well !!!
That's true. Alexandria has some bad parts. My favorite places are Old town and Del Ray.
@@northernvirginialiving mine tooo
@@zendariuskincaid5205 what about whinchester
Hey victor n joya I enjoyed ur video guy’s could u plz share about fashion college in Verginia with reasonable place 🙏
Hi Nisha, unfortunately I don't know any of the fashion colleges here in Northern Virginia. Have you looked into The Art Institute of Virginia Beach?
@@northernvirginialiving no thnku so much for ur information dear
Enjoying your videos most informative Victor and Roya. Two questions what are the best areas for a mix of retirees as well as good schools for raising family. Secondly, in recently years have any of these areas suffered from any natural disasters like hurricanes; flooding and tornadoes. Thanks for your feedback Lou
Thank you for your kind words Lou, and thank you for watching!
I'd recommend looking into Ashburn/Leesburg. There are several retirement communities in the area with lots of outdoor activities, shopping, dining, etc. Schools are highly rated in the area.
Check out Vienna/Mclean area as well. Here you can find more established/well-developed neighborhoods and surrounding areas. Mclean schools are top tier not only in VA but in the entire nation.
We rarely see any hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, or other natural disasters. N.Virginia's weather is known as a "Goldilocks Climate" - not too hot and not too cold.
Hope this helps!
If you had to include manassas in there, what would you rate it? Is it a safe place to live? Their home prices are more reasonable but that makes me wonder if it’s a safe place to live. Great video!
Manassas is great to live and is very affordable. You can easily find a single-family home in the $500k price range and townhouses in 350-400k price range or below.
Check out the Manassas Park area. It's considered a better investment. Also, look into Gainseville and Bristow. These are great alternatives and safe as well.
I would recommend staying as close to i66 as possible for easier commuting. It helps also to avoid rt28 since it can get clogged up during rush hour.
Hope this help!
@@northernvirginialiving thank you so much for your reply! Amazing info!
@@Omar-uv9il Thank you :) We are happy to help! Reach out anytime!
6-8 is nuts I’ll stay in NY
Thank you very much for all the information you provided my question is
Me and my wife are working from home
With no kids so schools is not a big concern for us which one is better for us? Ashburn fairfax or Alex or maybe a forth choice maybe it?
Thank you
Thank you for your comment!
If you are looking for something closer to DC then I would recommend moving to Alexandria. I really like Old Town with all historic charm to it.
If you are looking for something newer built (or new construction) then the best place to be is near Ashburn/Leesburg. Loudoun county has a lot of outdoor activities (parks, rec centers etc), breweries, wineries etc. It's a very trendy and diverse community.
Where will you be moving from? What's the most important thing in your next home?
@@northernvirginialiving thanks again
It looks like it will be between Alexandria and ashburn
Answering your question I will be moving from Las Vegas Nevada
@@0103diver68 My pleasure!
Let us know when you are starting your home search.
We would love to help!
I looking to move I trying to find a great place for my family we love to do alot of activities I love mix neighborhoods family of 5 have disability son new born on the way looking for good jobs me do cleaning job doordash my bf do warehouse jobs ready to move
I have heard that Reston is a pretty expensive place to live. Could you brief me about a few places that are near to Reston and cheaper than that.
Thank you for your comment, Ashish. Reston is actually one of the very affordable places to be. If not Reston, check out Sterling and Herndon.
TBH my daighter is in the military and she lives in Hampton. She wants me to move close to her. There are no Hispanics in the area. I need a culturally diverse neighborhood. Very important to me, I sell food I have to source products.
There is Hispanics there just not big in number like in Northern Virginia. Norfolk has Hispanics same with Virginia Beach.
very informative. thank you. what is the usual traffic like from all these cities to dc? trying to find a great place that is good place for the kids and easy on daily travel.
Thank you for an excellent question!
Here are pre-pandemic travel times by car to DC:
Arlington - 15-30 min
Alexandria - 20-45 min
Mclean - 30 min
Great Falls - 30-45 min
Ashburn - 30-45 min
Fairfax - 30 min
What are other important factors for you for your new home?
Please reach out to us so we can help to navigate school ratings, indoor/ourdoor activities for kids etc.
Happy house hunting!
@@northernvirginialiving thanks. is that rush hour times? would the metro be faster than driving generally? esp if ashburn gets their new metro line?
@@sennamontea1380 This is with moderate traffic. Rush hour can be unpredictable but it could take 1 hr from Fairfax/Ashburn, 30 min from Arlington/Alexandria, 45 min - Mclean/Great Falls.
It's so much easier to take a metro.
Silver line is expected to be opened by mid 2021. However, opening has been postponed several times already.
If you are moving to Fairfax, then it's a very short drive to Vienna Metro on the Orange Line. You will be in DC in 30 min.
Hope this helps!
Why fairfax is not in your list? It has the best high school,right?
We love Fairfax! We mention it in our several other videos. We also live here in Fairfax :) Regarding school - Fairfax has great and highly rated schools. Can I say these schools are the best? I can only hope so :)
Traditionally best 2 schools are Mclean HS and Langley HS located in Mclean and Great Falls, VA
7 factors are $,$,$,$,$,$,$. I've lived in Nova(Springfield/Alexandria) for 7 years and it's expensive, but you have access to alot of things. I'm working remotely, and do not miss 95/395 traffic whatsoever. When going into work was normal it took 30 minutes from edsall rd to shirlington. If I was going farther, the money would have to be worth it. I lucked up and found a great job in Arlington making about $27 hrly with free parking and 3 days remote working. Parking is limited everywhere you go and traffic oh my you have to be on guard because you are amongst the worst, THE WORST DRIVERS IN THE WORLD... Hope you have car insurance.
You are so right about the traffic. That's what we deal with all the time, unfortunately. It's part of the package I guess when living in VA? :)
Where do you live now?
Are you planning to come back to Northern VA?
What do you do for work if I may ask?
@@Omar-uv9il We are the real estate husband/wife team here in Virginia/DC/MD. We help people to relocate/buy/sell homes.
Are you moving to the area soon?
@@northernvirginialiving I moved back to the area last year after living in Massachusetts for 3 years. I currently rent an apartment but I would like to possibly buy a home next year once I get fully settled in with a job In The industry that I was in before covid.
@@Omar-uv9il We would love to help whenever the right time comes!
Hi! Thank you for all your valuable information. I have been doing a lot of reserach and I'm getting more confused.
My husband will work in DC. We want to stay close to the city, but our main interest is schools. We have a 12 and 9 years old. Our first pick is Alexandria. It is absolutely gorgeous, but the schools rating is not that high and now I am wondering if it is the best option. Now that I have seen Fairfax, Vienna or Great Falls!!!! Helpp!!!
Hello Ana! Thank you for your kind words :) There are many options available. McLean and Great Falls both have excellent schools as do other areas! It all depends on how far you want to be from the district. What is important in your next home? Please feel free to comment or email me directly at: roya@kutsevichrealty.com
@@northernvirginialiving I will send you an email!. Thank you!!!
vienna is great.
Warrenton is the best. Trust me.
Perfect place if you work there as well. It could be too far to drive for someone who works in DC.
Sorry I'm offended why is it only northern Virginia what's wrong with the rest of the state? Lol our state is such a divided state demographic wise well topography wise as well. I live In the very opposite in all aspects part of Virginia lol it's the forgotten far southwest corner. Theres not many jobs, no hustle and bustle, and I'm sure were thought of as inbred hillbillies but it's one of the most beautiful places on earth. Of coarse human activity has destroyed alot of places to the west of me with coal but on average its unspoiled nature! The sunrise over deskin and paintlick mountains from my house is spectacular not to mention the view period. Anyways considering we're of the communistwealth just wanted to say high fellow comrades!
Thank you for your comment! I didn't mean to offend anyone LOL. Title of our video should had been Best Places to Live in "Northern" Virginia. :)
I can't comment on the rest of Virginia since I don't know it too well.
@@northernvirginialiving thanks for the reply just wanted to say high
How about michanicsville?
That's close to Richmond and 1.30 hr away from Northern VA. I, unfortunately, don't know anything about Mechanicsville, Virginia
You mean northern Virginia
Yes! It's for Northern Virginia
@@northernvirginialiving it's interesting once leaving Northern Virginia going south of PWC or south of Stafford west of Loudon the state is Very Southern it's like 2 different states...
@@jasoncampos2933 Indeed!
Is shenandoah a racist place?
Highly doubt.
Let him talk with interruptions next time..