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Hazel Green- too far for commuters?
Hey y'all, I'm an out-of-state investor working with a realtor on my first investment property. I had initially sent her several listings in Madison proper, but apparently all 3 were already under contract. She mentioned the market for resale properties is super-hot in Madison right now, and she suggested I check out a certain planned community nearby. I just checked Google Maps, and apparently the development is in Hazel Green, just off the 431. I see that makes it about 30 minutes from (for example) Redstone Arsenal, which I know is a major employer. It's only about 19 min from the big new Facebook Data Center, which doesn't sound too bad to me. That said, I'm not a local and I'm not sure what commute time most locals are used to. Would these commute times make my rental unattractive to a local renter?
Also, would y'all agree with my realtor that a new construction home is a viable path forward, considering the competitiveness of the local market? I do like the idea of buying a home where everything is still under warranty, although the idea of buying something that doesn't exist yet gives me some pause.