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[quote=Anonymous]I live on a busy street, mainly because it was the best we could do on our budget with a short commute and good schools. I'd do it again for the right situation. It's not ideal, but how many of us get ideal when we buy a house? We will probably add on to our current house rather than move, because to get a slightly larger house on a quieter street would cost more than double what we paid - just not possible or justifiable to me.

One cavet: Our house has enough backyard for the kids to play, however, and as they are older I find that crucial, although I think some of that is my personality (lazy!) Can you fence every bit of the land you have (incl the driveway, so they can scoot, skate, play basketball/hockey/etc)? That would help; kids don't need acres of land, just enough to get some fresh air and burn off some energy.

Only you can say whether the pros outweigh the cons, however. Spend some time walking around the neighborhood; see what traffic conditions are like at rush hour as well as on a weekend; talk to the neighbors and see what if any community feeling exists (busy streets make that hard.) None of these issues need to be deal-breakers, but it's always better to go in with your eyes wide open than to realize something after the fact. Good luck![/quote]

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