India, Dec. 13 -- A Reddit discussion has sparked a debate over what many believe is the most expensive mistake Bengaluru homebuyers are making in 2025: buying a home based solely on how their lives look today, particularly close to the eastern IT corridor, such as Whitefield, Varthur, Sarjapur, and Carmelaram.

The post argued that while buyers assume the city will evolve, it is their own lives that change faster. "In Bengaluru, your life usually flips in one or two years, not the city," the Redditor wrote, pointing to shifting office locations, children's school admissions, parents moving in, and hybrid work turning into regular office commutes.

Several recent examples cited buyers who chose homes close to current offices or upcoming m...