I currently own a home in the city but I'm going to be getting married next year and we're planning on buying ourselves a nicer home. I'm looking to possibly move to Auburn California which is like a small city but still very much country.
In our price range there are some homes that come with an acre, up to 5 acres or so. I'd just like some room to move around and some room for a shop if needed. Maybe a garden or just some wiggle room or whatever. I don't have a use for multiple acres but lets just say we find our dream house and it's on 3 acres. Most of property is going to look something like this with more trees thrown in.
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I know a lot of you guys live a little further out in the country, what are some things I need to know about? I don't want to spend all my free time tending to the property (obviously some is required) and I'm guessing there are some hidden expenses and surprises that come with a home like this over one in the city with a normal sized front and back yard. That type of landscape seems somewhat maintenance free but I could just be ignorant. Any warnings or "you should consider this" before I get serious about looking for a new house in this area?
