Long & Foster Targeting Amazon's 'National Landing' HQ2 (ICYMI)

Editor's note: This article was originally posted earlier this week.

ARLINGTON, VA -- Now that Amazon has chosen Crystal City, Pentagon City, and Potomac Yard -- or, "National Landing," as they're calling it -- as its 2nd headquarters, a major real estate network is using this as an opportunity to target would-be home-buyers, according to a report.

WTOP reports that Long & Foster has launched a special website that includes links to not just real estate agents and listings in the area, but also resources on financing and property management, for example.

"Whether you’re moving across the country or state lines to work for Amazon, you’ve got a partner at Long & Foster Real Estate," the website states. "Since 1968, we’ve helped thousands of families and individuals just like you find the right neighborhood and the right home. No matter if you plan to rent or buy, we’ve got the support you need to settle into your new place."

Amazon announced in November that Crystal City was the winner in its nationwide sweepstakes for the location of its second headquarters, but in a surprise twist announced the HQ2 would be split between two locations: Crystal City and New York. The decision means billions of dollars in investment and 25,000 workers moving into the neighborhood, Amazon says, however critics note that Virginia offered more than $800 million in incentives and skyrocketing rents in the area could get significantly worse.

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The Washington Post reported hundreds of workers would probably be moved into 1851 S. Bell Street or 1770 Crystal Drive.

“We are proud that Amazon has selected National Landing for a major new headquarters," said Arlington County Board Chair Katie Cristol in a statement at the time of the announcement. National Landing refers to a neighborhood that includes both Crystal City as well as Pentagon City and neighboring Potomac Yard in Alexandria. "This is, above all, a validation of our community’s commitment to sustainability, transit-oriented development, affordable housing and diversity."

The online retail behemoth will invest $2.5 billion and bringing in 25,000 high-paying jobs to the area, occupying 4 million square feet of office space with the opportunity to expand to 8 million square feet over the next 12 years, the statement adds.

“I’m thrilled that our skilled workforce helped persuade Amazon to bring a major new headquarters and its tens of thousands of jobs to Virginia," Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said in a statement. "Congratulations are in order to Governors McAuliffe and Northam and the local leaders who worked to ensure that this deal includes investments in our education and transportation infrastructure.”

Northern Virginia was one of 20 areas on the e-commerce giant's short list when it was released. But experts had long also weighed into the decision.

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