COVID fuels exodus to small towns, rural counties

Amid pandemic lockdowns and months of remote work, U.S. home buyers are continuing to hunt feverishly for properties in small towns and rural counties. Interest in country life and small-town homes more than tripled in October from the previous year, following a coronavirus trend of big-city residents looking for more space and a cheaper, lower-stress option for remote work…

“We believe that that 2021 market outlook for rural homes, cabin, ranches, farms and recreational land will continue to see strong interest and demand.  In 2020 we saw a 100% increase in inquires for rural mountain homes and ranches” commented Jeff Switzer, Owner and Manager of Rocky Mountain Ranch & Land in Colorado.  “The sentiment of our buyers is one of getting back to nature with a safe haven to raise families, work remotely, and have a greater quality of life.  The effects of the Covid-19 shutdowns only further strengthened buyer demand for rural properties.”   Rocky Mountain Ranch & Land specializes in the listing and sales of unique Colorado Mountains Homes, Working Ranches, Farms and Recreational Properties.   For more information about our Colorado properties or to be added to our exclusive Buyer List, please contact Jeff Switzer at 719-963-2513 or by email at jswitzer@rmranchland.com