You have probably heard it before. Location, location, location! That is undoubtedly the biggest factor when buying a home. The smartest homebuyers choose location over quality of the house. The interior and exterior of a home can be changed, but the location cannot. Young adults and individuals who are unfamiliar with real estate may ask questions like “why are homes so much more expensive in Fairfax than they are in Manassas?” The answer is simple. Fairfax is a better location. The best housing locations are ones that are not on a main road, close to a city or body of water and in a district that has a great school system and local government. Remember to always choose real estate based on location first, and other factors second!