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Old 02-22-2018, 05:34 PM
 
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Hi,

My family is considering a move for a position in Reston, Virginia. I am hoping for suggestions on SO MANY THINGS (PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ANSWER WHAT YOU CAN! I KNOW IT'S A LOT!!!):

- Areas to live in that you can commute from (I loved Alexandria but I worry about the commute?)
- Awesome elementary schools (and middle/high school)
- Preschools that take 2 year olds full day (vs. a daycare environment) and would have openings starting in the summer (and would operate in summer)
- Fabulous dance studios with competitive dance teams
- Gymnastics academies
- Summer camps that would have openings for 2018 for kids ages 4 and up
- Good local sources to find babysitters
- Lastly, tutoring/extracurricular reading/math programs/piano/language (Mandarin classes)

Pre-kids I lived in Alexandria and Arlington VA but moving back with children would be very new to me!

Thank you in advance for any advice!
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Old 02-22-2018, 06:06 PM
 
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housing budget?
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Old 02-22-2018, 06:47 PM
 
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I’d like to stick to $1mi if possible as a max
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Old 02-22-2018, 07:54 PM
 
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If your budget is $1 million you can pretty much get a house anywhere. Granted, the house in Arlington would be older than the house in Reston. I live in Vienna and love it and would suggest that as a good option for you. All the nearby surrounding areas would be fine commutes though.

In terms of your wish list I'd just focus on finding an area you like after checking some out. Schools in Fairfax county are all pretty good although some are looked at as more elite than others. There's summer camps everywhere. There's tutoring everywhere. I wouldn't base your housing search on which house is closer to the Mandarin tutor though.
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Old 02-22-2018, 08:27 PM
 
Location: Reston, VA
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Live in Reston and spend as much time as possible with your kids. No sense in commuting from Alexandria. Lots of options in your price range in Reston. Here are a few to check out. Let me know if you have any Reston specific questions.

1439 Waterfront Road, Reston, VA 20194 | MLS 1005251053 | Listing Information | brightMLShomes.com
1427 Waterfront Road, Reston, VA 20194 | MLS 1002790113 | Listing Information | brightMLShomes.com
1584 Regatta Lane, Reston, VA 20194 | MLS 1004553885 | Listing Information | brightMLShomes.com
11464 Orchard Lane, Reston, VA 20190 | MLS 1004971685 | Listing Information | brightMLShomes.com
2072 Lake Audubon Court, Reston, VA 20191 | MLS 1000182926 | Listing Information | brightMLShomes.com
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