Welcome to Give, Work, Play

Are you thinking of living in Northern Virginia but aren’t sure if this area is right for you? In this episode of Give, Work, Play, I’m going to show you everything you need to know about Northern Virginia living. From community spotlights to the details of daily living, this show will help you see if Northern Virginia is the right place for you.

Give, Work, Play is a show all about Northern Virginia living and giving. As the team lead for the Give Back Team, we help people in Northern Virginia buy and sell real estate. The thing is, Northern Virginia is so much more than just real estate. While most people think of government employees, military bases, DEA, FBI, and the CIA, this area boasts so much more. And we're going to talk about all of that and more in Give, Work, Play.

For example, did you know Northern Virginia is home to a soda shop built in 1867? Goolrick's, located in downtown Fredericksburg, is over 100 years old. Give, Work, Play is going to highlight super cool places just like this, giving you access to all of the hidden little gems throughout Northern Virginia. 

We’ll also discuss the practical aspects of Northern Virginia living, such as transportation. The VRE, for example, is one of many different ways you can commute north or south in Northern Virginia. We also have the Metro, buses, and this thing called the Sluglot. I know…we'll get to that in another episode.

Choosing Where To Settle

The thing about Northern Virginia though is you’ll need to figure out where to live and how long your commute times will be. The key thing to know is that Northern Virginia is growing. For example, Loudoun County is the fastest-growing county, not only in Virginia but in all of America. Prince William County is the second-fastest-growing county in Virginia, expanding over 15% in just the last 10 years. So if you want to learn more about your commuting options and where you're living, stay tuned for future episodes of Give, Work, Play.

We’re also going to help you understand where you could live. What community are you going to settle in? Do you need to commute? Are you taking your car? Are you taking the train? Do you want to live in an HOA? Do you want to live on the water? Would you like a house by a golf course or do you want to have horses and some land? To decide, we’ll help you understand the landscape of Northern Virginia, including all of the communities and different amenities. 

We're also going to help you understand what you get for your money. For example, if you're living in Arlington and you're spending X number of dollars, you might get a condo. If you're living in Stafford, you might be getting a single-family home. We're going to help answer all of those questions and so much more.

All About Northern Virginia

I hope this gives you a little bit of an idea of what the show is all about. If you’re interested in living and giving in Northern Virginia, make sure you subscribe to our channel so you never miss an episode. 

If there's a topic you want me to cover or a fun event that's going on in Northern Virginia that interests you, please contact me. I'm happy to give you a call and we can talk about it, and maybe it'll be a highlighted episode of Give, Work, Play. I look forward to hearing from you!