I think the pain of 15 minutes more one way commute is over-rated. I live in Edgemont NW and I could move to Capital Hill or University Heights to cut 15 minutes off my commute. But comparable houses in two areas will cost me at least $300K more than what I have now. I’m fine with older 60s houses but I just can’t see myself living in a new built semi-detached narrow corridor houses with the kitchen and it’s countertop taking up almost the entire main floor.
Are we really spending all available time with our family or doing useful stuff? I certainly am not and will probably sleep off the extra 15 or 20 minutes I have or wasting it mindlessly browsing the web.
Those infill new builts will always attract power couples with good dual income so they’ll hold their values. But I don’t think they provide good value for your money.
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