Making a military move across the country with no idea of where you're going to live is a daunting task. Throughout my 18 year career I have made six such moves viewing well over 50 potential residences at each location before making my respective selections. While it would be impossible for me to list every consideration required to choose a home that fits my needs now and at each previous stop (that list would be endless and likely not relevant to you anyways), there are a few things that I find critical to highlight that may be helpful for your search.
Before I do, I feel it important to mention that not only is this my first review that I've ever submitted but also, based off of my needs and the needs of my employer I was forced to choose a property in a different area of NOVA.
So, why take the time to review a place that I didn't choose to live in?
Simply stated, excellence. In well over 300 encounters with owners, property managers, leasing agents, and various other property staff thoughout every region in the United States, I have not come across two more polished, pleasant, kind, and professional representatives of their respective properties than the Property Manger Jessica and my Leasing Agent Asma. They were always available, immediately returned my calls, and patiently respected my process by never adding any pressure to make a decision before I was ready (something incredibly rare in this industry.) To the individual, every resident that I spoke with absolutely raved about these two with no prompting and without hesitation.
If like me, the evening view of from your apartment is an important factor in your decision, you likely assume that being able to see it before committing to a lease is a reasonable expectation. To my dissappointment, I found this to be an extremely difficult request for every single other property I visited to fulfill. Not the case here. My request was handled with ease and satisfied immediately.
The property itself is immaculate. The homes are extremely well appointed, modern, and quiet. The common areas were always spotless, the patios inviting, the views are absolutely incredible... and seriously, what other property has a golf simulator in the building?
If customer service and support during your search is even remotely a consideration for you, you would be doing yourself an immeasurable disservice to overlook Halstead Tower. I am 100% sure that you will find them to be the gold standard and the exact definition of what property professionals should be. My only regret is that my need to respond immediately to multiple locations for work overrode my desire to live in this exquisite property. read more