Tip #2 For Planning Your Home in the Country

Yesterday, you read about the importance of knowing how you plan to use your land. Today, we're going to talk about location, location, location!

A home in the country will set the stage for making changes in your life, such as developing a hobby or enjoying a less stressful environment. But if you’re looking for a permanent versus a summer or weekend country home, remember that your daily routine will need to move with you.

For instance, if you commute to work each day, determine how far you are willing to travel each way, and limit your search to that area. Proximity to schools (if you have children), health care, and recreational resources must also be considered.

For some buyers, the farther off the beaten path a property is, the better. Others feel more secure with neighbors close by. Cindy suggests that buyers, especially urban dwellers accustomed to city life, conduct a nighttime drive-by of a remote property as a sort of reality check: “Turn off the car and the lights. Roll down the window, and just sit. Experience the absence of city lights, the quiet; there may even be animal sounds.” Indeed, Cindy advises that “you may be trading the sound of sirens for the sound of a rooster crowing!”

Check back tomorrow for Tip #3!

Article written by Jean Paffenback and republished from MidAtlantic Farm Credit's Farm Credit Leader Magazine.