[asphaltgambler]

I'm asking here because I'm trying to focus on my next home purchase as an investment vehicle and want to maximize my potential in 10-15yrs. In West-By-God suburbia is where I want to be.

I'm in the Northern Va area and have lived here most of my life. I really like it. Why I like it is because it's where / how I grew up. I desire a SFH with at least some yard and garage with some space around me.

I do like the urban contemporary style of living but must confess that I'm still a little redneck at heart and want some space around me, garage full of toys, a yard for me and the dog to pee in (if we want)

My agent has advised me that a quality built medium to large rambler with a basement on at least 1/2 acre is the E-ticket over the long haul

Other interesting notes on the Mcmansions is that when buyers were given a choice of size (SF) over quality.....................they always picked SIZE!! .

It's like Cadillac Tailfins in '59 and SUV's in '02 doesn't seem to make sense but that's what people want............for now.