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Some people might go for a big, fancy house on a busy road because it’s a way to show off a bit. It puts them in the spotlight, making them look successful or important. For some, it’s all about being seen and making a statement—whether it’s for personal pride or to build their public image. Being on a busy road just means more people notice their home and what it represents.[/quote]

This. It's why you're seeing several Mcmansions currently under construction off the Pike [/quote]

Not at all.  The reason is that there are few buildable lots left in the area.  You're seeing the available lots being used; there are plenty of large homes deeper in Great Falls, but with 5+ acre lots there is just not a lot of buildable land left in the area.  It has nothing to do with affirmatively wanting a home on a busy road.  [/quote]

Not really. There are much nicer lots available in both McLean and Great falls. I know some families who have chosen to live off GP and many of them are foreigners who like to show off their wealth. [/quote]

Custom builder here.  Ive actually had clients pass on interior lots in GF, Mclean, etc in favor over lots directly off 194, Old Dominion, etc.   What the PP stated is true...it is cultural and most of the ethic (I will not use the word foreigner as most are US citizens) don't really care about the traffic, noise, pollution.  Its a non issue, a preference really.   They just want a standalone home on a busy thoroughfare, no HOA and which they can fence off completely.    
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Yeah it’s not foreignness, or foreign culture driving this really, it’s new-moneyness. People who choose to immigrate to another country do so seeking new opportunities or adventure, and so just statistically they are less likely to come from older money ensconced in the subtle, restrictive, conservative, often religiously-related polite traditions of their countries of origin, and it shows in the kinds of homes they want[/quote]

In many cases new money will buy whatever is available in their desirable area and rebuilt to their tastes.  It looks like more lots have come available near a highway? It means more new construction there.   Likely more homes went on sale near major highway re-work, makes logical sense.  And these lots being located in a desirable area and coming available got snapped.  This doesn't mean there is this magical demand for high traffic homes and diminished demand for the homes located in more private low noise, low traffic settings.   Everything now gets bought that can be rebuilt. [/quote]

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