Pigg advice needed on corporate relo

[weberlin]

I’m moving to the east coast via corporate relo. Does anyone have a lot of experience with these moves? I’ve heard general things covered, but nothing very detailed. I’m curious what my options are and how to achieve the greatest benefit, without ‘cheating’.

You should know:
– I closed escrow on a home ins SD on April 30, 2009.
– I spent a lot of money fixing the place up (enough to buy a decent car)
– The company won’t buy the home because it’s a condo, but they’ll reimburse for realtor/moving costs.
– I’m moving to Northern Virginia.

I’ll probably rent for a few months before I buy again in VA. Should I buy again? It’s pretty affordable out there.

[sdduuuude]

Whenever anyone posts a post like this asking where to live in San Diego, the overwhelming response is always “rent for a while so you can learn the neighborhoods before buying” I think this applies here.

[sdduuuude]

Whenever anyone posts a post like this asking where to live in San Diego, the overwhelming response is always “rent for a while so you can learn the neighborhoods before buying” I think this applies here.

[sdduuuude]

Whenever anyone posts a post like this asking where to live in San Diego, the overwhelming response is always “rent for a while so you can learn the neighborhoods before buying” I think this applies here.

[sdduuuude]

Whenever anyone posts a post like this asking where to live in San Diego, the overwhelming response is always “rent for a while so you can learn the neighborhoods before buying” I think this applies here.

[sdduuuude]

Whenever anyone posts a post like this asking where to live in San Diego, the overwhelming response is always “rent for a while so you can learn the neighborhoods before buying” I think this applies here.

[bearishgurl]

weberlin, hopefully you can rent your condo for a positive cash flow (or break even). If you put it on the market and it hasn’t sold by the time you have to move, you may have to rent it out and rent in at your destination.

I’ve been there a few times and my favorite areas are Gaithersburg, Chevy Chase (MD) and McLean, Great Falls, (N. VA).

Most of Fairfax County (VA) is exceptionally beautiful and tranquil (read: downzoned), especially right along the Potomac. IMHO, it is a vastly different world than SD County.

I don’t think Great Falls has any condos at all and Chevy Chase has some (older refurbished). The other two areas have many.

Piggs investor and eavesdropper have lived in N. VA many years and can give you better advice.

Hello-o-o-o-o out there!!!

[bearishgurl]

weberlin, hopefully you can rent your condo for a positive cash flow (or break even). If you put it on the market and it hasn’t sold by the time you have to move, you may have to rent it out and rent in at your destination.

I’ve been there a few times and my favorite areas are Gaithersburg, Chevy Chase (MD) and McLean, Great Falls, (N. VA).

Most of Fairfax County (VA) is exceptionally beautiful and tranquil (read: downzoned), especially right along the Potomac. IMHO, it is a vastly different world than SD County.

I don’t think Great Falls has any condos at all and Chevy Chase has some (older refurbished). The other two areas have many.

Piggs investor and eavesdropper have lived in N. VA many years and can give you better advice.

Hello-o-o-o-o out there!!!

[bearishgurl]

weberlin, hopefully you can rent your condo for a positive cash flow (or break even). If you put it on the market and it hasn’t sold by the time you have to move, you may have to rent it out and rent in at your destination.

I’ve been there a few times and my favorite areas are Gaithersburg, Chevy Chase (MD) and McLean, Great Falls, (N. VA).

Most of Fairfax County (VA) is exceptionally beautiful and tranquil (read: downzoned), especially right along the Potomac. IMHO, it is a vastly different world than SD County.

I don’t think Great Falls has any condos at all and Chevy Chase has some (older refurbished). The other two areas have many.

Piggs investor and eavesdropper have lived in N. VA many years and can give you better advice.

Hello-o-o-o-o out there!!!

[bearishgurl]

weberlin, hopefully you can rent your condo for a positive cash flow (or break even). If you put it on the market and it hasn’t sold by the time you have to move, you may have to rent it out and rent in at your destination.

I’ve been there a few times and my favorite areas are Gaithersburg, Chevy Chase (MD) and McLean, Great Falls, (N. VA).

Most of Fairfax County (VA) is exceptionally beautiful and tranquil (read: downzoned), especially right along the Potomac. IMHO, it is a vastly different world than SD County.

I don’t think Great Falls has any condos at all and Chevy Chase has some (older refurbished). The other two areas have many.

Piggs investor and eavesdropper have lived in N. VA many years and can give you better advice.

Hello-o-o-o-o out there!!!

[bearishgurl]

weberlin, hopefully you can rent your condo for a positive cash flow (or break even). If you put it on the market and it hasn’t sold by the time you have to move, you may have to rent it out and rent in at your destination.

I’ve been there a few times and my favorite areas are Gaithersburg, Chevy Chase (MD) and McLean, Great Falls, (N. VA).

Most of Fairfax County (VA) is exceptionally beautiful and tranquil (read: downzoned), especially right along the Potomac. IMHO, it is a vastly different world than SD County.

I don’t think Great Falls has any condos at all and Chevy Chase has some (older refurbished). The other two areas have many.

Piggs investor and eavesdropper have lived in N. VA many years and can give you better advice.

Hello-o-o-o-o out there!!!

[bearishgurl]

[quote=weberlin] . . . It’s pretty affordable out there.[/quote]

I don’t think N. VA RE is cheaper than SD County, either in renting or purchasing. You need to factor in cost of heat, as well.

edit: if you move >35 mi away (ex. Frederick County, MD or Loudoun County, VA) RE is cheaper but you will no longer be that close to DC. The countrysides are full of 2-4 laners, the traffic is heavy and the commutes can be long.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=weberlin] . . . It’s pretty affordable out there.[/quote]

I don’t think N. VA RE is cheaper than SD County, either in renting or purchasing. You need to factor in cost of heat, as well.

edit: if you move >35 mi away (ex. Frederick County, MD or Loudoun County, VA) RE is cheaper but you will no longer be that close to DC. The countrysides are full of 2-4 laners, the traffic is heavy and the commutes can be long.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=weberlin] . . . It’s pretty affordable out there.[/quote]

I don’t think N. VA RE is cheaper than SD County, either in renting or purchasing. You need to factor in cost of heat, as well.

edit: if you move >35 mi away (ex. Frederick County, MD or Loudoun County, VA) RE is cheaper but you will no longer be that close to DC. The countrysides are full of 2-4 laners, the traffic is heavy and the commutes can be long.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=weberlin] . . . It’s pretty affordable out there.[/quote]

I don’t think N. VA RE is cheaper than SD County, either in renting or purchasing. You need to factor in cost of heat, as well.

edit: if you move >35 mi away (ex. Frederick County, MD or Loudoun County, VA) RE is cheaper but you will no longer be that close to DC. The countrysides are full of 2-4 laners, the traffic is heavy and the commutes can be long.

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