There’s no denying that there’s a lot to love about Austin, and it’s standing on multiple “Best Of” lists throughout the years is nothing to shake a finger at, but what if the city life just isn’t for you? 2020 has proven to be a year that many homebuyers are expanding their search and looking to move to suburbs and rural areas with more space and less stress. If you’ve been considering making that same move, check out the benefits of living outside the city.
Space, Space, and More Space
When you live within a city, it’s less likely to see huge yards, areas to roam, and breathing room between your house and your neighbor’s. If you do find that within the city, it’s likely to have a hefty price tag to go along with it. Setting your sights just outside of the city can offer you tons of land with lush greenery, beautiful views, and all the space you could want.
Improved Mental Health
Spending time in nature has been scientifically proven to improve moods and decrease stress levels. Urban areas have been proven to overstimulate the areas of your brain that regulate emotion and anxiety. Being a part of nature has been linked to a slew of health benefits, from improving your short term memory to lowering your blood pressure.
Less Pollution and Cleaner Air
As you move outside of the city, the air quality improves due to there being less pollution, a greater abundance of trees and grass, and exposure to cell-improving phytochemicals that get released from plants, fungi, and microbes.
More Options
If you have a particular idea in your head of the kind of style and home you’d like to live in, your options may be limited in a city environment or outside of your budget. When you expand your search outside of the city, there are more options and even lots of land for you to purchase to build your dream home.
Less stress, crime, and traffic, plus more space, cleaner air, and cheaper living costs are all good reasons to move outside of the city. If you’re thinking about moving outside of Austin, contact Prism Realty and be sure to check out some of the beautiful plots of land for sale in Briggs, TX here. We have some helpful information to share as well as knowledge on how to buy or sell your home.