A Shift To The Burbs May Be On The Rise

While many people across the U.S. have traditionally enjoyed the perks of an urbam lifestyle, some who live in more populated city limits today are beginning to rethink their current neighborhoods.  Being in close proximity to everything from the grocery store to local entertainment is definitely a perk, especially if you can also walk to some of these hot spots and have a short commute to work.  The trade-off, however, is that highly populated cities can lack access to open space, a yard, and other desirable features.  These are the kinds of things you may miss when spending a lot of time at home.  When it comes to social distancing, as we have experienced recently, the newest trend seems to be around re-evaluating a once desired city lifestyle and trading it for suburban or rural living.

The Harris Poll recently surveyed 2,000 Americans, and 39% of the respondents who live in urban areas indicated the COVID-19 crisis has caused them to consider moving to a less populated area.

Today, moving outside the city limits is also more feasible than ever, especially as Americans have quickly become more accustomed to - and more accepting of - remote work.  According to the Pew Research Center, access to the Internet has increased significantly in rural and suburban areas, making working from home more accessible.  The number of people working from home has also spiked considerably, even before the pandemic came into play this year.

If you have a home in the suburbs or a rural area, you may see an increasing number of buyers looking for a property like yours.  If you are thinking of buying and do not mind a commute to work for the well-being of your family, you may want to consider looking for a sale outside the city.  Contact me to discuss the options available in your area.

Jim Shorkey
Realtor, MRP, PSA, NHCB
321-750-4814
jimshorkey@futurehomerealty.com