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So we found this house.... it's pretty, it's very large, it's in move-in shape (though it could stand a few fiddly things like water-seal on the deck, and we would need to make sure the house inspector isn't seeing things we're missing). The catch is, it's in Framingham.

jducoeur posted in his journal that we are dithering. Unfortunately, it seems that most of the comments seem to be non-supportive of our moving out there. Waaaah!

I readily admit, we would already have earnest money on this house if it were closer in. No question, if it were in Waltham, or Watertown, we'd be all over it. (Though in Waltham, I think it would be in the upper 7s or low 8s in price.) Would our friends really not come to Framingham? Don't they already not visit us, and if so, does it matter if they still don't? We want to entertain - will we be refused?

More dither.

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Devil's advocate - sorry to appear jaded

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I have found that moving separates what one has thought were good friends from those who merely associate. It's true that being closer in proximity makes visits more possible but when I was in Littleton and even now in Methuen I have people simply who WON'T come out this way because it's an inconvenience and I always have to drive to them. Don't confuse this people who aren't able to get out which is a totally different thing. However fifteen minutes to Framingham is not a lot to ask. Even a half hour isn't. Besides, you have new friends waiting to meet you near your next home. Those who are your friends will still be there for you.