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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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I'm sure that it would be a lot more expensive, if it were in another town closer in, as you say. That's partly why the further suburbs are attractive; you get more house & land for your money.

I think your friends will come visit you there. It's the acquaintances and 'not sure I will go to gaming tonight' people that will be less likely to visit if it's a little further. How much of an impact that makes is something only the two of you can decide.

Don't judge the comments as some sort of poll, because as you know from discussion lists, folks are most likely to natter on if it's something they're a bit negative on. Folks rarely natter on if they're positive; sometimes the positives don't post at all.