Moving To The Country

Are you seeking a peaceful place in the country, away from the hustle and bustle of city life? A home in the country may be just the place for you.  But before you build your dream home in the country, it is important to understand the broad perspec- tive of living in a rural area.

During the last several decades, more and more urban residents have migrated to rural areas to pursue their American dream. Many have chosen homes in modest (or not so modest) subdivisions that press into formerly agricultural lands. Between 1990 and 1996 rural or unincorporated areas have experienced growth of 9.3 percent, while cities, towns and other incorporated areas grew in population by only 3 percent.

How surprised some neighbors are to wake up one spring morning to roaring machinery, buzzing flies, the smell of manure and a mist of pesticides in the air. And how angry many become when they learn that they can’t do anything about it. So, before you build your dream home in the country, it is important to have a broad perspective of living in a rural area. 

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