I saw six homes today. This is the one that sounded good to me, so I made plans to see it first in the morning. I also stopped by again later in the afternoon, after my expectations had been calibrated, and I decided to apply for it. It is smaller than the home we are renting now, but compared to other homes in the area, the price for the size is a great value.

Pros:

• large yard (and it's fully fenced)
  
• semi hidden from street (although that slope might be trouble for our cars in the winter)
• largest living room and laundry room I've seen all day
  
• has a nice sunroom extension in back
• has large storage shed in back (in very good condition)
• Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Starbucks, and video rental store in walking distance down the street
• very near Metro station, and right on bus line (which goes to Metro station)
• just a few miles south of Tysons Corner malls
• backs up to Pimmet Run creek, so only neighbors on the right and left
• very close to major freeways (495 beltway and 66)
  

Cons:

• small kitchen
• small bathroom with no toiletries storage
• the two bedrooms combined are about the size of our current bedroom
• one lane parking along side of house (no garage)
• the slopes in the front and back yards might make mowing the lawns a pain