1. The more times gas prices spike (like they have the last few years), the less likely people are to buy someplace where their commute is long. I know we factored that in to our decision.
2. More and more cities, even in the suburbs, are building with a town center concept. This too will minimize driving and will make the ‘burbs that have this feature more appealing.
3. Each year it gets easier and more acceptable to telecommute. More and more people will be doing their work in their pjs while petting the dog…which can be done just as easily from a suburban ranch house as from a downtown loft.
4. Some of us just need space around us. I don’t see that changing.
