[CapmCrackaWaka]

I would like to believe this is true, because it's where I want to be in 10 years. I would love nothing more than to sell my house in the city and build a custom house in the country, especially since you can get most luxuries these days even if you're in the middle of nowhere.

There have been big improvements in the following areas, and I'm excited to see them develop further:

1) Solar power and battery technology

2) Water filtering technology

3) Satellite internet

4) Geothermal heating /cooling

5) Insulation

I believe further improvements in these areas will drastically decrease people's reluctance to move out to the country.

[j2bax]

Having recently relocated from a fairly populated region to a fairly rural area... A few things to add to your list that some people might not think about until they need it:

1)Doctors/pediatricians/dentists etc.

2)Emergency veterinarian (for those late night "what the hell is going on with my dog" moments)

3)More than 3 lousy restaurants

I'm sure there are many more, but these are the ones that were the biggest shock to our family!

[hackerfromthefu]

4)Social activities and dating pool for people not in a family unit