Where to move in NoVA? I need advice on areas/neighborhoods

[chariega]

Originally Posted by spencgr

where did the OP say they needed to go to BWI? National and IAD would meet the airport requirements.

If OP's job uses Southwest Airlines a lot for travel, it's a valid question. When I lived in Fairfax and worked from DC, my job was sending me through BWI/Southwest all the time and it was such a hassle. I moved to Alexandria later on and had no issues then.

[spencgr]

Originally Posted by chariega

If OP's job uses Southwest Airlines a lot for travel, it's a valid question. When I lived in Fairfax and worked from DC, my job was sending me through BWI/Southwest all the time and it was such a hassle. I moved to Alexandria later on and had no issues then.

Interesting. I've never had a job dictate the airport I had to use for business travel. While I normally need to choose the least expensive flight, I'm choosing from the least expensive flights out of Dulles, not Reagan or BWI....or Philly or NYC, for that matter.

[Panu16]

Merrifield/Vienna (22180) is another option. There are several older townhouse communities that should fit the budget. Mid-point between DCA and IAD. Close to Metro for the wife who works in DC. Close to the Mosaic District for young(er) crowd hangout spot.

[Snd485]

Are you definitely set on NOVA? Looks like Maryland might be a good fit. Somewhere near the MARC train or red line metro so your future wife can get to Union Station easily and wouldn't be a far drive (or train ride, depending on what line you're by) to get to BWI.