We recently arrived for my gf's 6 month training in the area and so I began our housing research a few weeks earlier. After researching several apartment complexes (All the Camdens-Parc Dulles-Broadlands Van Metre) and even enlisting the assistance of a real estate leasing agent, I realized the following:

1- Camden sucks, period!! Everything about them from their call center to their leasing office and pricing. Where I come from, if somebody calls you wanting to close a deal on the spot then you DON'T tell them "somebody will get back to you" and then call them almost a week later!! They were a day late AND a dollar short.
2- Parc Dulles seems more like a nickle and dime scam to help empty your pockets.
3- The guy representing Van Metre (Saliq) preferred to communicate via text. Ineffective and obviously doesn't know how to "close" since I was the one who had to initially follow up with him. He called me a week later to follow up and I told him he was too late.
4- The real estate leasing agent (Will) was evidently still "wet behind the ears". I was very clear about our search criteria and lease terms so when he recommends a few listings but then tells us after we submit our applications the landlord will not consider a 6 month lease or pets, well, we quickly realized it was time to move on without his "assistance".
5- As a top producing Realtor in SF, I would consider working out here since my initial impression of the competition seems to be attractive to me.
6- This area is absolutely beautiful, offers a wide and delicious variety of ethnic restaurants, the grounds are well maintained and everybody from Lindsay, MaryAnne and Clint have been fantastic and highly professional. Call Saddle Ridge for a quote and a visit. You'll be glad you did. Thank you!!

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From: mstuver	Date: 06/18/2009
I absolutely agree. My original search for an apartment was disheartening... until a church friend recommended Saddle Ridge. And believe me, your initial impression of Saddle Ridge will not fail you. Even after you move in, the staff and maintenance personnel continue to provide top-notch assistance.

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