Re: So much for bashing....
living close to inlaws has benefits, children getto see grandparents more and develop a better bond, You have trusted people who kids can hang with so u can have some couple time without worrying about babysitter background checks etc.
then having elders around for eid and ramadan means something else. and lastly, the fact that you are more able to be of their assistance in even small things is a sawab.
decent enough list of positives to have elders closeby.