Loudoun, Loudoun, Loudoun… everyone keeps talking about living in Loudoun County, Virginia. What’s the big deal?
The deal is that this county keeps hitting the news for being one of the top counties in the country to live in. Recently named one of the “Happiest” Counties to live in across the United States, let’s take a minute and really look at what is so special about living in Loudoun County, Virginia.
WORK
The unemployment rate is very low – about 3.7%, whereas our national average is 5.3%. This tells us jobs are plentiful and most are employed as needed.
LOCATION
Loudoun is located about 30 miles from Washington, DC (our nation’s capital). DC is best known for its museums, memorials, and government headquarters and is probably one of the most educational vacation destinations in the US. But it is also a fun city to explore with a wide variety of entertainment, outdoor recreation, great restaurants and plenty of places to relax and people watch.
SPORTS
Did you know that the Washington Redskins training facility is located in Loudoun? Living here, you may even sit next to a Redskin while out to dinner with your family. One of our favorite things about being close to DC is that within a short drive or ride on the Metro, you can watch a Washington Nationals, Capitals, Wizards, or a DC United game!
LIVE MUSIC
In addition to seeing some of the best musicians in the world at the Verizon Center and Nationals Park in DC, there are dozens of live music venues around DC, MD, and VA – all within a short drive of Loudoun!
EXPERIENCES
Loudoun County is perfect for the multi-generational, multi-cultural families and singles, making it a great home for everyone. From the rural country and mountainous communities to the Potomac River and Goose Creek suburbia, this County offers a multitude of living experiences. Loudoun offers Horse Country, Wine Country (featuring over 44 wineries and distilleries!), micro breweries, golfing, museums, premium outlets, amazing restaurants… we could go on!
SCHOOLS
The Happiest County in America is also known for its education – from public to private, they offer great educational opportunities. There are a total of 8 colleges located in Loudoun County, one of them being George Washington University‘s Virginia Campus. Families rave about the modernization of the public school system and cannot say enough great things about the education their children are getting. The public school system also offers expanded educational pathways, such as career & technical training, the Monroe STEM Academy, and the Academy of Science, to name a few. Interested in a private, modern, state-of-the-art early education program? Check out one of Loudoun’s finest, Bean Tree Learning Center.
FOOD
If you’re a foodie, you won’t have to go far to find a great meal! Whether you are looking for the Best BBQ, Maryland Blue Crabs, or a fantastic fine dining experience, it’s just around the corner here in Loudoun! And if it’s not, you can easily find a place to satisfy your taste buds within several miles that will be worth the drive! Some of our favorites include The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm, Market Table Bistro, Tuskies, Mokomandy, & Melt Gourmet Cheeseburgers. You can literally take your taste buds for an amazing tour around the County!
From beautifully landscape neighborhoods to gorgeous farmland filled with all types of livestock, and fresh, locally grown produce – it’s easy to see why Loudoun is THE County to live in.
As the saying goes, “Virginia is for LOVERS”. And we LOVE living in Loudoun County! We think you will love it too! Contact us today for a tour of homes in Loudoun and let us show you all we have to offer.
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more difficult. If this is the case, but you definitely want to rent, you should consider using the experience of the Property Management Team at the JS Realty Team. Our Property Management Team will make the managing of your home as stress-free as possible. And if you do plan on returning to the area after a couple of years away, then you need to determine if you are going to want to move back into the same home, or find a new one.
This is another major factor to consider. How tolerant will you be of strangers living in your home? For example, if having your prized landscaping not kept up to your standards would make you upset, you may want to reconsider if renting is right for you. No matter how well you screen your potential tenants, there is still the potential that they will not treat your home like you do. The JS Realty Team performs our due diligence when screening potential tenants and we have had tenants that have left our clients homes in better condition than when they first moved in. On the flip side, we’ve also had tenants that did not fare as well as we would like. You are always taking a chance when you let strangers live in your home.
life. Children can grow up with their same friends, continuing on through school with people they are comfortable with. It helps your family grow roots, so to speak, and feel as though they are part of a community, when you have the familiarity of living in the same home, neighborhood, and town. Children’s (and adult’s!) hobbies and sports also benefit from having the same core group of neighbors, teachers, and coaches continuously supporting them when you own your home in your community.
substantially reduces your taxes owed. As a homeowner with a 30 year mortgage, most of your payment is interest on the loan. Homes generally rise in value; this is how you build equity in your home. As you slowly pay down the loan your home’s value is rising. Making improvements to your home also adds value. Another great benefit is that you get to choose the improvements instead of living with someone else’s choices. Rents in our area are continually on the rise. Provided you have a fixed rate loan, owning your home means your mortgage payment remains the same throughout the length of the loan. And with rates as low as they are today, most people are choosing a fixed rate on a 30 year loan.
control to decide if and when you move. Most rental properties are not available to rent for more than 2 years, so this means every few years you have to start the whole process of finding a home to rent and moving all over again. Stability and being in charge of your own destiny is a very powerful and liberating feeling.
Now, there are instances when buying might not be right for you. If you are not going to be in the area for more than 2 years, you probably would be better off renting. If you are saving to buy a home then maybe sacrificing and living in a small home you rent would help you save the money you need for your down payment.