Real estate markets are localized.  As a homebuyer, it is crucial to understand that it is local market trends, not national trends, that affect you the most.  In the Washington DC Region, Maryland and Northern Virginia are ideal locations for homeowners.

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• Maryland is America's wealthiest state with the highest average household income in the nation.  Virginia has the sixth highest household income in the nation (Source: Bloomberg)

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• Our area's schools consistently rank among the top in the state (Source: PSK12.Com)

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• 5 of the top 10 wealthiest US counties are in the DC area: Loundon, Fairfax, Howard, Montgomery and Prince William (Source: Consumer Affairs)

• The Washington region boasts the most educated work force of any metro area (Source: GWI Report)

• By 2011 BRAC will bring an estimated 45,000 new federal and private sector jobs to Maryland.  This represents the largest single employment growth in the state since World War II.

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• Cities in Maryland and Virginia are regularly named in the Best Places To Live (Source: Money)

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• Our strong local job market is anchored by employment centers in government, technology, defense, engineering and biotech.  #1 Best Cities For Jobs 2006,  #5 Best Cities For Jobs 2007 (Source: Forbes)

Maryland and Northern Virginia have consistently been among the top markets in the country.  With a great selection of homes to choose from, historically low interest rates, and the best prices in years, now is the ideal time to buy.