[PaulHoule]

It amazes me that people have a lot of $ but no class. If I had a few mil to drop on a house, I'd build or buy something special and cool, I wouldn't want to live in an expensive subdivision.

[kbob]

I agree. Can't stand subdivisions.

But if you have kids, a subdivision, with its easy access to schools and parks, becomes more attractive.

[protomyth]

Cool and the local Homeowner association (HOA) generally don't go together, you would need to live outside a subdivision.

[Semiapies]

Taste is a funny thing. Someone who's had a McMansion built probably thinks that it's "cool", too.