Chuck

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I am considering a job offer from the federal government. Looking at listings on Trulia for Northern VA (the

Asked Fri Apr 4 2008, 07:49 by David - Arlington - Market Conditions - 5 answers

Chuck answered:

Hi there.
Lots of good advice here, but be careful about your requirement of a 30 minute commute.
I live in North Old Town and work at the Pentagon. It takes me about 12 minutes to drive to work. (It is about a 5 mile trip). When I go to capital hill, (a 7 mile trip or so), it takes me about 30 minutes.

Be sure to ask about traffic on 395/US Route 1/ Gw Parkway (the fastest way to go from VA to the district) when looking at homes.

Like others said, with a 400K price range, there are hundreds of condos/townhomes that are within your ragne. But, although they may be "next to DC", your commute time might be longer than 30 minutes...

Good luck... - Wed May 14 2008, 09:36

Do realators inflate the housing market?

Asked Mon Mar 3 2008, 18:02 by Chuck - All locations - Market Conditions - 7 answers

Chuck answered:

I couldn't expand on my question as I ran out of room, but I think you missed my point.

Does the transaction cost of buying and selling add to the increase in the price of homes? If normal home appreciation is 5% per year (for arguments sake) how much does the cost of buying/selling add to that appreciation? Is that one reason(out of many) why home prices increase at a rate faster than salary's increase? - Mon Mar 3 2008, 18:35

Still too expensive!!!

Asked Mon Oct 1 2007, 13:05 by Linen - 22079 - Home Buying - 9 answers

Chuck answered:

I am in the same position you are in. I still rent because:
1. I don't want to live in a bad area
2. I don't want a 1.5 hour commute
3. I don't want to live in a 400sq/ft studio.

I will save my money for a nice deposit. I figure if I can save 10k a year, I will be able to buy a place in 2040... - Fri Feb 29 2008, 12:57

whats a good area for a young family in san diego? we are looking for a safe area with good school but also

Asked Sun Feb 24 2008, 15:58 by Ryan - San Diego - Home Buying - 7 answers

Chuck answered:

Rancho Bernardo has great schools as does the Poway area. I lived in San Diego for 6 years, (single guy) buy all of my friends who have kids lived in those two areas.

If you work downtown, it might take you a while to commute to work. Some of the areas closer to downtown, Grant Hill, Golden Hights are in "transition". While I personnaly never had a problem there, (former Marine with two big dogs in the yard), it might be "uncomfortable" for someone with kids. Coronado is very expensive, as is Del Mar and La Jolla. Carmel Mountain and Carmel Valley areas are very nice too. Escondido is another area that you could consider, although it is further away from the beach...

Hope this helps some... - Mon Feb 25 2008, 11:04

Any way to avoid buy-agent commission? We have found a house by ourselves (it is for sale on MLS and listed

Asked Sun Feb 24 2008, 10:44 by Michelle - San Francisco - Home Buying - 49 answers

Chuck answered:

Deborah,

The furniture store was a great example. However, I like the ones where agents compare themselves to surgeons better... ha ha...

What do you mean when you say "For these reasons, you might find some agents/brokers may not be receptive to your concept of representing yourself"? That sounds very unethical, not doing business with someone because of their choice to represent themselves...

Thanks... - Mon Feb 25 2008, 10:52

Michelle,

KB has the best advice. See if Redfin is available in your area. - Mon Feb 25 2008, 09:20

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