I think people are thinking twice about long commutes. People from New Orleans hate commutes more than most areas. They live in old homes to be close to relatives, friends and jobs. Many people are beginning to realise a commute of an a hour one way is starting to add up in time. 10-12 hours is a high per centage of your waking hours. When you start to add the cost of fuel it is going to get people to start thinking. Putting the time and money issue on the plate is making the young professional generation make stratigic choices. Have any of you seen this? Its another good reason to stay nearer work. if you make $30 per hour and you can cut back 6 hours of commuting thats like $180 of time. Couple that with saving a tank per week thats about another $40 per week.

                              

 

10 Comments on Price of gas will begin to effect commutes, real estate opportunities?

MAY
25
2007
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Hi Eric, I was speaking with a homeowner in the San Francisco area today that said the same thing.  It's funny you should post on this topic after my earlier conversation with him.  I personally changed my office to a more local one for this reason. I'll be anxious to hear what others responses may shed light on.
9:29pm • #1
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What are the gas prices in New Orleans? California gas prices are always the highest in the nation. Our politicians over here are gouging us at every turn. At least 60 cents a gallon (from what I've heard) go to California state taxes. It's killing us. Mike C
9:33pm • #2
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You are so right, if gas prices stay this high, all aspects of our life will have to change.
9:33pm • #3
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Gas prices here are 2.97 per gallon. We have plenty of refineries here. We are not afraid to build them or drill for oil offshore. Oil is only temporary so the future is not in oil as we know it. You think its politicians but it is us!!!! No one wants to discuss the solution, not in my backyard thing. You had better hope no hurricane hits us like Katrina. A highway or bridge to nowhere is more improtant than protecting gasoline supplies?????? If you help save our coastline you not only save a culture in Louisiana but protect much of the nations refineries and offshore ports. Talk about polar bears but cajuns need some help. On a roll!!! 
9:42pm • #4
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Eric is right.  Did many of you know that there are STILL areas in Southwest Louisiana that have not had power restored since Hurricane Katrina?  I personally know of a few seafood businesses on the coast for example that are still operating on generators due to power not being restored in those locations.  The rest of the nation hears little about the hardships that continue to plague LA.
10:04pm • #5
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Eric, well, that's the reason that many people are using 4 Cilinder cars, or e-85 or the what's the name   something with Flex,    it will save you a lot of money :)
10:52pm • #6
MAY
26
2007
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Sure makes an agent do more homework than ever before somply getting into the car and showing everything under the sun.

Matt Pellerin
PhoenixHomes.com
3:21pm • #7
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The media has focused on it yet but this is unfolding as all of us are thinking about it. I just wonder about the changes in the real estate market. Have you heard about the famous agents site? 
8:17pm • #8
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Unfortunately people who live in rural areas, not serviced by public transportation, are really getting screwed!
11:26pm • #9
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Maybe not, they do not have to go anywhere to enjoy some of the things we city dwellers miss. There is no traffic.  
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