Takoma Park, Maryland

We finally decided on a place to live next year!!! We've been eyeing the apartment complex for a while, but we couldn't decide if we were okay living 193 feet (I have no idea how Steve found it the exact distance) away from tracks that run the Metro, Amtrak, and freight trains. After talking with the landlord we decided that we're okay with the rumbling of trains (luckily there are no crossings nearby so no whistles). If not, I guess we'll have fond memories :). Every review we've read says that it only takes a few days to get used to and all the tenants say the benefits outweigh the noise. Plus, our apartment will be on the side of the complex that's opposite the tracks. I am personally excited about the fact that we will have a DISHWASHER, garbage disposal, and a living room that actually fits a full-size couch! The city we're moving to is called Takoma Park. It's a suburb of DC (the border between DC and Maryland is right behind the apartment complex) with a population of 17,000, although I'm guessing the city boundaries aren't all that distinct. We wanted to live is a little more west and north in some nicer areas, but this apartment was closer to the Metro, which Steve will be taking to school every day. So we are crossing our fingers that it really is as nice as everyone has rated it and that we are not unknowingly moving into a ghetto. Here are some pictures from rent.com (they're not the greatest). We'll of course post more once we move in!