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What Can I Buy For My Money In NoVA?
There are plenty of HGTV, BRAVO and A&E network TV shows that talk about “what you get for the money” in certain areas of the country. If you are a prospective buyer relocating to Northern Virginia or already living here and considering a home purchase the same question applies only on a much more micro level.  In Northern Virginia prices can change dramatically  "inside or outside the beltway."
Just to give you a general idea take a look at this chart from the MLS. It shows the “average” home price for three areas in Northern Virginia. The first is the Woodbridge zip code of 22192, the second is the Springfield zip code of 22152 and the third is the Falls Church zip code of 22046.

You can see a dramatic difference in prices for detached SOLD homes over the last 6 months between the three areas.  These numbers are averages and for any neighborhood you are considering they would have to be broken down much further to help you make an offer on a particular property.  What it does clearly show is as you get closer to DC the prices are higher.
As you are searching for a new home there ... more

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