The most common questions buyers ask about Northern Virginia 55+ communities — answered directly.
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Talk to a Specialist →| Who must be 55? | At least one permanent resident per home must be 55 or older under HOPA rules. |
| Spouse is 52 — can we buy? | Yes. One resident must be 55+. The younger spouse can live there. |
| Can adult children live with us? | Depends on community rules. Most allow adult children but prohibit permanent residents under 18. Verify with the specific HOA. |
| Can minor grandchildren visit? | Yes. Guest policies apply. Restrictions are on permanent residents, not guests. |
| Can we rent the home? | Depends on community HOA rules. Many 55+ communities have rental restrictions. Review HOA documents before buying if rental is a future possibility. |
| What is a capital contribution? | A one-time non-refundable fee paid to the HOA at closing. Heritage Hunt: $4,800. Regency at DV: ~$3,500. Funds the reserve account. |
| What does HOA cover at Heritage Hunt? | ~$400/month covers cable TV, internet, trash, and all community amenities. Does not cover individual home exterior or private lawn. |
| What does HOA cover at Birchwood? | $289–$400+/month covers Verizon FiOS TV and internet, water, snow removal, and trash. |
| Is golf mandatory at Heritage Hunt? | No. The Arthur Hills course is optional. Social membership is available separately for ~$100/month. |
| What is a special assessment? | A one-time charge to all homeowners when the HOA reserve fund cannot cover a major capital repair. Review the reserve fund study before buying. |
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| What is the HOA review period? | Virginia law gives buyers 3 days to review the HOA resale disclosure packet after receipt. Use it — never waive it. |
| How fast do homes sell? | Heritage Hunt ~13 days. Regency at DV ~9 days. Fast markets require pre-approval before touring. |
| Does condo financing work differently? | Yes. Lenders have additional requirements around owner-occupancy ratios and condo project approval. Confirm with your lender before selecting a specific condo unit. |
| Can I use VA benefits to buy? | VA loans can be used — age restrictions do not affect VA eligibility. Condo projects need VA project approval, which varies by building. |
| Which community has the best social life? | Potomac Green has a full-time activities director and the most structured daily programming. Heritage Hunt has the most clubs by volume due to sheer community size. |
| Which community is best for golfers? | Heritage Hunt (Arthur Hills) or Regency at Dominion Valley (Arnold Palmer). Both have championship 18-hole courses. |
| Which is closest to Silver Line Metro? | Birchwood at Brambleton — minutes from Ashburn station with community shuttle available. |
| Which is the most affordable entry? | Heritage Hunt elevator condos (~$300K) and Lansdowne Woods condos (~$300K) are the most affordable 55+ entries in their respective counties. |
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