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Somewhat related to this are the remote work opportunities that have opened up to those living in rural communities. I have friends who live in Northern Ontari

• rhodysurf 6y ago
  Yeah I’m passively searching for jobs, and being 1.5 hours from Boston without wanting to commute, I have found way more opportunities now because company’s are way more open to full remote or partial remote cuz I’m only an hour away. At the same time the housing market in my area is going bonkers because city people are moving here to work remote too. So it’s a toss up all around
  • driverdan 6y ago
    The housing market within that distance to Boston has been bonkers for years. My parents live in a small town about that distance away. An 8 acre lot on their street is listed for $150k.
    • 0xffff2 6y ago
      Wait, you're saying that the market is bonkers because it's so cheap, right? Or is it 150k for an empty lot with no house? Because from my perspective in nearly middle of nowhere Oregon, a house on 8 acres for $150k is crazy cheap.
      • driverdan 6y ago
        Empty lot. Last time I looked the cheapest house for sale in MLS was just under $300k.