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We've actually done it, had a longer commute for a bigger house. Three times. Never again. We are in a smaller house and have a less than 10 minute drive to work. So much happier.
What good is a larger home with more land of you have less time to enjoy it let alone maintain it. I much rather have smaller house with a smaller yard and have more free time.
I am glad you are happier with your choice, thanks for answering!
Short commute. We did the exurban thing for a couple of years, and everybody was miserable. Ended up moving close enough to bike to work in under ten minutes. What an improvement! We will never, ever go back.
Short commute. We did the exurban thing for a couple of years, and everybody was miserable. Ended up moving close enough to bike to work in under ten minutes. What an improvement! We will never, ever go back.
Just curious what made exurban living so miserable for you? Thanks for your insights!
For a single person, I suppose a McMansion in the exurbs is unnecessary. But when you have a family, it's nice for everyone to have their own space where they can get me-time. Having a big yard provides privacy, and there's more room for trees and gardens, you can even grow veggies.
In our case, hubby was tired of missing everything with the kids during the week. Wasn't back in time for school functions and I was tired of being a "single" mom during the week. Sure I had a big house and acres, but I rather have hubby home. And not scrambling to do yard work and upkeep on the house in his free time. But it's different for everyone, there's no right or wrong, just what works for you and your family.
In our case, hubby was tired of missing everything with the kids during the week. Wasn't back in time for school functions and I was tired of being a "single" mom during the week. Sure I had a big house and acres, but I rather have hubby home. And not scrambling to do yard work and upkeep on the house in his free time. But it's different for everyone, there's no right or wrong, just what works for you and your family.
Thank you for your insights! I certainly understand where you are coming from.
Just curious what made exurban living so miserable for you? Thanks for your insights!
Pretty much the same reasons momofthree shared. We were spending a hefty portion of our day commuting, which increased the wear and tear on our vehicles. When we added things up, it just seemed like we were throwing money after cars. it wasn't worth it.
I will also note that when I compare the appreciation of our exurban house and our new house, both of which are in the same metro area, the new house has seen a significantly larger increase over the same period. I think many people are figuring out that long commutes are wasted life energy and are seeking more accessible housing. This is a good thing for resale.
Depends on how brutal your commute is. Navigating the traffic in the Dallas area, a long commute would be a deal breaker. No way you can decompress in that type of traffic. Now if it was a long-ish drive through back country roads or fairly empty highways, it wouldn't be such an issue.
Depends on how brutal your commute is. Navigating the traffic in the Dallas area, a long commute would be a deal breaker. No way you can decompress in that type of traffic. Now if it was a long-ish drive through back country roads or fairly empty highways, it wouldn't be such an issue.
Thanks for answering! I can see how the commute itself would impact this answer.
I've had the 1+ hour commute for the bigger house and yard in the nice neighborhood, and I wouldn't do it again.
The commute gets really old very quickly. I began to resent the time I wasted in my car.
Shorter commute. Whats the point of a larger house and yard if you don't have time to enjoy it. Plus I find commuting in traffic stressful.
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