Welcome yo the area! I'm sure you will receive a lot of good advise from the realtors so I will throw in my 2 cents. I have lived in Stafford County for 20+ years, raised 3 children here & can honestly say that I would not change 1 day of that 20+ years. While living here I have worked in Rockville Md, Northern Va & in DC. Over the years the commute has improved dramatically, with the VRE, van pools, & slugs you no longer have to sacrifice precious time with your family in order to afford a great home (not just a house) in a great place to raise a family. The schools, communities, & recreational activities are wonderful & you will get much more home for your money than in the No Va area. Now for the truly shameful pitch, our home is currently for sale (the listing is here on Trulia .... 6 Regal Court, Stafford, Va. 22554), we live on a great cul-de-sac where everyone comes out after dinner, the kids play & the parents tell the tales of their days. Even if ours is not your cup of tea there are still great deals in the area & I think you will find Stafford to be a warm & welcoming place for all. Best of luck in your search....... - Fri Sep 12 2008, 16:49
Hi James,
Welcome yo the area! You have received a lot of good advise from the realtors so I will throw in my 2 cents. I have lived in Stafford County for 20+ years, raised 3 children here & can honestly say that I would not change 1 day of that 20+ years. While living here I have worked in Rockville Md, Northern Va & in DC. Over the years the commute has improved dramatically, with the VRE, van pools, & slugs you no longer have to sacrifice precious time with your family in order to afford a great home (not just a house) in a great place to raise a family. The schools, communities, & recreational activities are wonderful & you will get much more home for your money than in the No Va area. Now for the truly shameful pitch, our home is currently for sale (the listing is here on Trulia .... 6 Regal Court, Stafford, Va. 22554), we live on a great cul-de-sac where everyone comes out after dinner, the kids play & the parents tell the tales of their days(last night the major topic was the Fantasy Football draft & Sarah Palin). Even if ours is not your cup of tea there are still great deals in the area & I think you will find Stafford to be a warm & welcoming place for all. Best of luck in your search....... - Thu Sep 4 2008, 07:46
Hi,
We currently have a 5bdrm/3.5Ba/3800 SQFT for sale in Stafford. Commute to Arlington is about 30 minutes using VRE or van pools which can both be reached in less than 5 minutes from the house. If you would like more info contact Andy (540) 720-0199. Good luck in your search....... - Mon Aug 11 2008, 17:57
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