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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think, for close-in DC, 2000 sq ft plus a finished basement is reasonable for an upper-middle class family with 3 boys. Agree with PP that a lot has to do with well-designed spaces and flow. (Those who need 2500 sq ft + need to expose themselves to better architectural design and get acquainted with urban residential reality.) 3000 sq ft+ is really for people who either have a lot of $$$ and can afford large homes close-in, or who are willing to spend more time on commute. On the latter, I would take into consideration--as your boys get older--the fact that they will have to DRIVE if you want more space vs urban location. Do you really want your high school boys spending that much time on the road just to see friends and get to school/activities? There's a good reason why car insurance rates are highest for teenage boys--they are the most likely to get into fatal car crashes. And, when you add another teenage passenger to the car, statistics show that the rates for car accidents for teen drives increases dramatically. No, thank you. [/quote] I agree with every word of this. [/quote]
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