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The city of Norfolk is made up of a diverse population. There are pockets of really nice neighborhoods, along with pockets of not so safe areas. Norfolk is known for its old historic colonial style homes. Norfolk definitely has a different look than Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and other areas. It has a lot of charm. Norfolk also has a bustling downtown area with skyscrapers, McAurthur shopping mall, and lots of restaurants. Granby Street is the main street in downtown Norfolk that has shops, restaurants, and bars. During the day, it’s a great place to shop at MacArthur Mall then grab a bite to... read more

Options for Military Families when Buying a Military Home Every 1 to 3 years is the average that a military family moves. 6-9 times is how many times the average child in a military family will move during a school career. Whether you have school aged children or not, school ratings can affect your decision when looking for military homes for sale or rent. There can often be a waiting list for military housing, so a military family facing a move ought to look into off-base housing. When buying a military home, read reviews to find out what's surrounding the military home. Is the neighborhood ... read more

Are you moving to the Washington DC area? Stop! Before you do anything else, read our list of things to know before moving to DC. Things to Know Before Moving to DC Consider the cost of commuting (metro cost, parking cost, gas) when comparing the price of homes. Most people stay in the area where they live. For example, if you have a friend who lives near Maryland and you live in NOVA, you may not see that friend as often as you would like and vice versa. The further you live from DC, the more affordable and more square footage (but longer commute) Pick a central location if there is a possib... read more

Popular Cities Surrounding DC are: Alexandria ( City of Alexandria and Alexandria ) Mt Vernon Arlington Annandale Burke Springfield Falls Church ( City of Falls Church vs Falls Church ) Fairfax Vienna McLean Bethesda, MD Silver Springs, MD Annapolis, MD Read neighborhood reviews around the DC area Download our PCS Guide to DC, MD, and NOVA ... read more

Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel, and Pebble Beach Area Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving to Monterey and Surrounding Areas Expenses We truly thought because we PCS’d from the Washington DC area we would be prepared for the cost of living increases that occurred when moving to CA. We were wrong. People told us it would be expensive and also told us the weather was crazy, and we took heed, but were still shocked by our new financial obligations and weather patterns; especially for East Coasters like us who had no experience living out west. Read living in Pacific Grove vs Monterey , while stat... read more