All across the country, buyers face the same dilemma -- "Do I buy the house 5 minutes from work, or do I buy the house 30 minutes from work for 25% less money?" 90 percent of the time, buyers choose the latter, and for fear of "steering", Realtors rarely try to convince buyers otherwise. However, if given the proper facts about what they spend in trade for "savings" on their mortgage payment, buyers would usually choose to buy the more expensive home that is closer to work.
Check out our cost-of commuting calculator at the bottom of our homepage. You may find that buying the more expensive home closer to town to be a better value - to be a bit easier. Because of this tool, you will suddenly become aware of the fact that your not actually saving money by buying a less expensive home if it requires that you spend an extra 45 minutes to an hour on the road. More often than not, after using this simple calculator,you'll find that you will be able to put commuting costs in perspective, and will be able to make an informed decision.
For more information on Chautauqua Lake Real Estate & Living and to access the commuting calculator at the bottom of the home page visit: www.chautauqualakehomes.com
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