Hey all, what's going on? I'm new to the CNET forums. I live in Rosslyn, VA and work in marketing. I've been using CNET as long as I can remember, but about time I joined the community. Hows everyone doing?
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New guy here from DC
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Would you be open to being asked about some landarks in your area?
Drop by at your leisure!
Angeline
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Most definitely! I literally live right next to the Iwo Jima memorial, and I have a view looking across the river. I'm actually really excited about my new place. The view from my balcony could be a DC tour in itself. I have a view of the Washington Monument, Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, Georgetown, The Watergate and even the Pentagon. If anyone wants to know anything about where to go or what to see in the area, send me a shout! 
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from your bio I noticed the "importance of the move".
I met a woman that was touristing here (across from west point, where her dad went). when I would say she was from DC, I was vigorously corrected that she was from VA. we had a fun summer.
so I'll ask if you know: heather w. the DC area always reminded me of a small town. a friendly night-life where everyone knew 'your name' as they sing on 'cheers'.
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I usually refer to DC/MD/VA as DC. I grew up in Montgomery County, but now I can walk to Georgetown in 5 minutes from Arlington where I am now just by going across the Key Bridge. I'm still a Marylander at heart!
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Does that mean you don't necessarily have to be that close to all these nice sites in order to see them? 
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If I ever need to spend the night up there, I'll see if I can arrange a night in jail...
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..I lucked out and got the view of all views, but can't say I've ever taken a glimpse of the skyline from the DC jail :-P
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I know of a young couple (he is in the military) who will be locating to the DC area, and have hopes to buy their first house. From what I have heard, they would have to concentrate their search quite a distance away to find one they could afford.
Can you per chance recommend areas that might be suitable?
Thanks!
Angeline
Speakeasy Moderator
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DC's been hit hard by the slump in the economy so I've been seeing foreclosures almost everywhere. Prince George's County in Maryland is close to DC, maybe the Laurel area perhaps, but the further west you go toward Frederick, MD, the lower prices seem to get. Columbia, MD in Howard County is a centralized pre-planned community around a giant town center. Prices are significantly more expensive in Montgomery County, MD and Fairfax and Loudoun in VA. If your friends aren't looking to go directly into DC often, I'd recommend looking towards Frederick. Columbia is a bit closer as well, but may be slightly more expensive. I have family in real estate and if there's one recurring theme in our conversations, it's that it is definitely a buyer's market these days here in DC.
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...they will prefer to live in Anne Arundel County area. Housing here has a wide range of prices too.
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Annapolis is being built up pretty heavily these days. Check out Glen Burnie for a good starting point
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