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Notes from the DMV
Buying, selling, and living in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia — in plain language, from Solomia Meklysh.
Latest posts
McLean vs. Potomac at $2M: same budget, two lives
In McLean, $2M sits below the median. In Potomac, it sits above it — and the house, the land, and the daily drive all change with that one fact.
DC vs. Maryland vs. Virginia: what actually changes
Closing taxes, property taxes, income tax, and car tax — compared with rates checked in October 2026.
Moving to the DMV? Start here
How to pick a jurisdiction, a commute, and a neighborhood — plus a relocation checklist and three traps to avoid.
Posts here will cover different topics — moving checklists, market notes, and what it is actually like to live in the neighborhoods in the guides.
In the meantime, start with the tools that are already live:
- 94 neighborhood guides — prices, commutes, schools, and local life, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
- Compare any 3 neighborhoods side by side.
- Mortgage calculator and rent vs. buy calculator.
- Down payment assistance guide for DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
Thinking about a move? Tell Solomia what you are looking for and she will take it from there.