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Farm and Ranch Property Austin
Many Americans, when shopping for a house or property, don’t even think to consider farm and ranch properties. Many think that if they are not a farmer, there is no need to buy a farm. But the fact of the matter is, farms and ranches are growing in popularity, even among people who aren’t going to use them as such.

The overall demographics of the United States supports the purchase of farm and ranch land now. There is a general exodus from many U.S. cities by the middle class to the suburbs, and many businesses are following them. As cities become more decentralized, and jobs can be found in a larger radius around a city, land in the country, such as farm and ranch land, becomes a viable place to live, since commute times to white-collar jobs decease. Many people find that they can have all the benefits of living in the country while still being able to commute to a well-paying, middle-class job.

So, what are some of the benefits to living on a farm or ranch property? Taxes are generally much lower than in the suburbs and the cities. There is less regulation in terms of what animals you can keep and what buildings you can have. People with children appreciate having room for them to play outside, and the lower crime rates make it safe enough for them to play outside. Not to mention they can finally have that pony they’ve always wanted.

Others enjoy the peace and quiet that comes from living well away from your neighbors, and yet many farming and ranching communities are closely-knit in ways that more densely-packed suburbs are not. People with asthma and other bronchial problems also find that living in the country, away from the pollution of cities, is easier on their health. And is there anything more charming than watching deer or wild turkeys and other wildlife from your living room window, slowly poking their way across your front yard early in the morning?

As the economy sours, many people see living on a farm or ranch land as safer than living in the suburbs or the city. There is a growing movement towards growing or raising your own food as a way to combat high food prices, to have safe, organic food without the extra cost, and to have a dependable source of food in worsening economic times. Even if people don’t wish to run a farm or ranch for profit, they still at least have the option of growing and raising enough food to feed themselves.

As you can see, there are many reasons to consider buying farm or ranch property, even if you don’t consider yourself a farmer or rancher. Retirees especially are flocking to large, rural properties for all of the above-mentioned reasons, and more. For more information on farm and ranch properties in and around the Austin area visit:

http://realestateresourceaustin.com/learning/farm-and-ranch