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Old 06-09-2014, 12:36 AM
 
Location: Maryland
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Considering moving back to the DMV area after living on the eastern shore of MD for about 12 years. Need a change of scenery... away from the ex husband. Just a bit concerned about a few things: I'm a public school teacher (so...NOT alot of money) and I'll be needing more space for my children. Every time I go back to visit something has changed so I don't even know where the "good" parts are anymore. Where can a single mom who is a teacher live and raise her children comfortably in the DMV area?
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Old 06-09-2014, 12:47 AM
 
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That's really vague - I don't think anyone will be able to help w/o knowing how many bedrooms you need (and whether you're thinking apt. or house) or what your budget is. In general, most everywhere in the DMV is better than it was 12 years ago. The one downside of that is prices reflect it and money doesn't go far in most of the region.
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Old 06-09-2014, 04:49 AM
 
Location: Sneads Ferry, NC
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Where can a single mom who is a teacher live and raise her children comfortably in the DMV area?
Montgomery County has a housing program for people working in fields such as teaching and police work. Developers have to make a certain number of "affordable" units available to these households, but I don't remember the name of the program. Montgomery also pays experienced teachers decently.

You might also look into Frederick County both to live and work, as it is more affordable
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Old 06-09-2014, 07:54 AM
 
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I live in a duplex right now...haven't lived in an apartment since I moved from PG. I would be looking for 3-4 bedroom house to rent...I suppose I could go back to an apartment, especially since I like the idea of not cutting my own grass for a while. I went through some of the posts from the other "moving" thread and saw a LOT of high numbers for rent budgets. Again, as a teacher (and single mother), doing anything over $1800 is unrealistic. So...am I being unrealistic?

My mother, who lives in Calvert County, recommended I look into Baltimore instead. Maybe she's right...
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Old 06-09-2014, 08:12 AM
 
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I live in a duplex right now...haven't lived in an apartment since I moved from PG. I would be looking for 3-4 bedroom house to rent...I suppose I could go back to an apartment, especially since I like the idea of not cutting my own grass for a while. I went through some of the posts from the other "moving" thread and saw a LOT of high numbers for rent budgets. Again, as a teacher (and single mother), doing anything over $1800 is unrealistic. So...am I being unrealistic?

My mother, who lives in Calvert County, recommended I look into Baltimore instead. Maybe she's right...

I think you may want to start out by figuring out where you want to teach, get that interview, and an offer and then look for places close to work. You can find cheap places to live, in PG and further out in other counties, but if you have to drive 45 minute to get to work, it may not be beneficial.

If you're getting child support, your options may be a little wider.
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Old 06-09-2014, 08:30 AM
 
Location: Sneads Ferry, NC
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Again, as a teacher (and single mother), doing anything over $1800 is unrealistic. So...am I being unrealistic?
My mother, who lives in Calvert County, recommended I look into Baltimore instead. Maybe she's right...
The rent budget is very tight for Montgomery County. You might find a townhouse in that range, but unlikely to find a large enough apartment.

Baltimore and Baltimore County are more affordable, but there are only a few places I would want to see my kids in school. Catonsville is one possibility with decent schools and somewhat affordable housing.

I agree with locating a job first, and the look for housing.
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Old 06-09-2014, 12:53 PM
 
Location: Maryland
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I'm applying for teaching positions in Baltimore County, Baltimore City...I was told that teaching in PG county isn't such a good idea... I'll add Howard County to that list.
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Old 06-09-2014, 01:27 PM
 
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...I was told that teaching in PG county isn't such a good idea...

And not Baltimore City? Wow!
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Old 06-09-2014, 03:47 PM
 
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where did you live in PG before you moved?
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Old 06-10-2014, 09:38 AM
 
Location: West Lanham (Greenbelt)
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I'm applying for teaching positions in Baltimore County, Baltimore City...I was told that teaching in PG county isn't such a good idea... I'll add Howard County to that list.
PG has a bad rap and been trying to shake it off for some time now. Things have change big time. PG county may not as great as MoCo or Howard, but they re getting much better for both students and teachers. Many people in this area still have a negative notion of PG county and believe that it's still the bad county that it once was in the 90's and early 2000's. Trust me when I tell you that's not the same.
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