[Dixie Yooper]

In 2003, we sold our 2200 square foot rambler w/ 1/2 acre in Annandale,VA for $400,000 and bought a 3900 square foot colonial 1.5 acre for $300,000 in this same neighborhood. I lived up there for 18 years. I hate going back even to visit friends.

[Poundstone]

I know what you mean, Yooper. We bought our 1940 colonial in 2001 for 432K. We could sell it now (even in today’s market) for around 700K.

So a nice house in NC for 300K looks mighty good.

Some of the things I like about Arlington: you can take Metrorail and don’t have to drive much; restaurants and shopping are good; the public schools are excellent; and it’s not DC!

What I like about NC (Greensboro, mostly): BBQ; can drive everywhere without problem; housing is inexpensive and good; the Fresh Market supermarket is excellent; the people are nice.