Tuesday, September 4, 2012

The Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Live in Northern Virginia

One of my jobs as a Northern Virginia real estate agent is to explain to home buyers and people relocating to the area why they should live here. There are a number of factors which make the NOVA area appealing, so it’s not terribly difficult to sell the communities within it; however I make it a priority to do this whenever I work with people who are new to the region. After all, if you’re not happy with the area that you choose to buy in, then you’re never going to be happy with your new home. This is why, in my opinion, selling a region or community is just as important as selling a property. If you can get a home buyer to fall in love with one of the communities in Northern Virginia, then you can get them to find a home much easier than if they were hesitant to move there.

There are a number of reasons why Northern Virginia is thought to be such a desirable place to live, but, for the purpose of keeping this blog post from becoming a novel, I thought I’d pick my top five:

The temperate weather. Unlike other areas of the country where you can experience harsh winters or overheated summers each year, in Northern Virginia, you essentially get the benefit of nice weather year-round. The winters are mild, the summers are hot, and spring and fall are nearly always gorgeous. Typically, outside of a few unbearable heat waves few and far between, the weather is pleasant in our region.

Ideal location. Many Northern Virginia communities are in close proximity to Washington D.C., which makes it a desirable location for commuters and those who want to be close to our nation’s capital. You also have relatively easy access to three international airports, and trips to other major East Coast cities are easy and brief.
 
Superior schools.  A whopping 47 schools in our area are ranked in Newsweek’s Top 100 High Schools in the nation, including the top-ranked Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria. For an excellent education and proximity to some of the nation’s finest colleges and universities, Northern Virginia is the place to go.

Desirable attractions and lifestyle. It’s fairly difficult to be bored when you live in Northern Virginia. Between the myriad shopping opportunities, dining experiences and historical monuments, the local lifestyle is vibrant and bustling. These modern amenities are intermixed with Southern charm and hospitality, creating a mix that is difficult to find in many other regions in the nation.

Ample opportunities to buy and sell real estate. Right now, home prices are starting to go up, which is great news for sellers; however they’re still low enough that buyers will want to start their search soon. There are a number of beautiful homes available in the NOVA real estate market, so now is the perfect time to think about relocating to the area.

These are just a few of the many qualities that make Northern Virginia such a great place to live! If you have any questions about one of the communities in the region, feel free to contact me and ask! I’d be happy to help you in any way that I can. I hope to hear from you soon.


Earle Whitmore
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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