My area of southeastern, Va.(Suffolk, Smithfield & Franklin) is really nice. Ocean is only about 45 miles away which provides cooler summers than inland locations. Milder winters also then DC and Richmond but 4 definite seasons & at least a little snow every year (sometimes more than a little due to northeaster's). Real estate is varied and affordable Suffolk were I live only has 75,000 folks but is the size of Rhode Island. Economy is still good due to massive military presence and mopar contingent is huge with awesome shows and events. We also have two 1/8 mile tracks & a 1/4 mile track(Va. Motorsports Park) within 75 miles.