How is the market in 2-4 years (bring out your crystal ball for that one)? 

I prefer to 4x4 on the beach and normally spend my days on the beach in the summer with no one closer than 100 yards from me.If you go south of this area, you can look at the crystal coast area.

Frankly, I buy on today's numbers as my crystal ball is always hazy and I'm not much of a gambler.  

It may not happen (no crystal ball here), but I know that investing in non-commercial residential is not going to be producing the return that I expect.Note RE does not need to be the best investment option at all points in time. 

My crystal ball is broken.

I spoke to a lady named Crystal who refused to provide her full name, she said she didn't have to, and so I requested to speak to her supervisor named Tracy who said she could not speak, and would call back.

@Taylor MoncriefHi Taylor, our family owns a house a few blocks from the new headquarters in the Arlington Crystal City neighborhood as well as a couple of rentals.

Loan history also plays on the decision, if there have been past defaults, late pays, that's another consideration.There is no crystal ball.

As @Crystal Smith mentioned - don't let the planned development be your reason for that area.

@Crystal Smith thanks for your reply!