When looking for the perfect home, there are many factors to consider. One that can be sometimes forgotten when buyers are being wooed by top-tier amenities and gorgeous kitchen details is transportation concerns around the home. When researching properties, it is recommended to consider not just the commute now, but what it may look like if the buyer changed jobs or how it might work for a future homeowner, should the buyer ever sell.

People with Shorter Commutes Are Happier

Before deciding an hour-long commute is an acceptable trade-off for a home with more space, buyers should consider what researchers have learned about commute time. There is a strong correlation between short, easy commutes and happiness. Researchers discovered that adding…

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When you sign a residential listing agreement, it's usually a binding contract. Real estate agents list, market and show a property based on the assumption that they will get paid if they can find a buyer. Given that cancelling the contract cuts off the agent's opportunity to be paid, some agents won't walk away without a fight.

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