Through the decades, finding the right home was one of the most urgent demands occupying human minds.

That is why purchasing the perfect house became one of those life accomplishments that top nearly everyone’s bucket list.

Therefore, searching for your home comes with different considerations than any other real estate purchase.

And since you will likely be aiming to stay in the property for the foreseeable future, you will want to look for a property that will keep you and your family happy for the long term.

A lot of people move towards buying their homes outside major cities now, and here are some of the reasons why you should consider it as well.

 

The Community around You

One of the most important points to consider while purchasing a new home is location, and with it comes the community.

Ask yourself this, do you want your children surrounded by the madness of the hectic city all day every day? Or would you rather have a quiet community to bring them home to.

A community where your kids can play outside and socialize with their peers and even walk to nearby places without you having to worry about their safety.

Moreover, more and more schools are moving outside the city; so that they can provide more space and playgrounds for their students.

Thus, you are more likely to find a good school for your children outside the city than inside it.

 

The Traffic

Opting to buy a home outside the city may result in a longer commute to work every day.

Nonetheless, it does not even compare to the traffic you have to go through for every simple errand inside the city.

Inside the city you have to fight traffic to go almost anywhere, so even the simplest chores can take a lot of time and effort.

On the other hand, if you live outside the city, in what experts call a complete neighborhood, you can find shopping, healthcare, child care and amenities at a walking distance.

Or even if some of these facilities are not provided in your neighborhood, it will still be easier for you to drive to them by car without the overwhelming traffic inside the city.

 

Fresh Air

Poor air quality is an important health risk factor. Industrial areas tend to produce lowest air quality, as well as the immediate vicinity around car soot.

Most importantly, it is proximity to the source, combined with weather factors related to how long the pollution sticks around that matter. Hence, crowded cities rank lower on air quality.

Being subjected to such factors offers up a daily dose of pollutants entering your lungs.

Therefore it comes down to this, would you prefer to subject your family to polluted air or have them enjoy the fresh air outside the city where the air quality is far better.

 

Housing Is Cheaper Outside the City

As a general rule, big houses in nice, green, spacious areas are more expensive than small flats and houses in cramped, busy town centers.

Nonetheless, big cities are a different story, often the central properties are more desirable and therefore more expensive.

Nowadays, with housing prices in city centers at their highest rates ever, people are looking to the suburbs and beyond when buying their homes.

Imagine this: with the average price of an apartment inside the city you can probably buy a much bigger house outside the city, thereby providing more space for your family.

Experts suggest that even if you can afford to buy a house inside the city you should still invest in a home outside the city.

That is for several reasons including the resell value which is not always stable when you pay a hefty sum for the square meter inside the city.

 

What Do You Want in a House?

The specifics of your desired home depend on three lists: a wish list, a want list and a must-have list. You have to create these lists and discuss them with your family before looking for a home.

The decision between inside the city or outside the city boils down to how strongly you weigh three important factors in these lists: your money, your time, and your overall lifestyle.

No two families prioritize these factors in exactly the same way.

Think carefully about the quality of life you want to provide for your family then make your choice.