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xmas74

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14. There is an entire movement

Reply to roamer65 (Reply #5)

Mon May 17, 2021, 07:37 PM

May 2021

Of Millennials and older Z moving to small towns. Many found their jobs could 100% be work from home. Instead of staying in an overpriced metro they're looking at fixer uppers in small towns across the US. The cost of living is cheaper, they get more house for the money and usually find something with more character than the cookie cutter suburbs.

It's beneficial to both sides.

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There is No Rural Revival Without Broadband [View all] applegrove May 2021 OP

Perfect. BannonsLiver May 2021 #1

This is why the GOP wants only a skinny infrastructure plan. They don't applegrove May 2021 #2

The also don't want them to be exposed to a national and international community of ideas. Irish_Dem May 2021 #4

You said it. marble falls May 2021 #3

They still won't move back. roamer65 May 2021 #5

actually under work at home dsc May 2021 #7

U will see more retirees move there. roamer65 May 2021 #8

Property may be less expensive, Chainfire May 2021 #10

yes that is quite true dsc May 2021 #11

But there one thing that does save money. roamer65 May 2021 #13

They've done studies and diversity in rural cities would keep some kids at home. applegrove May 2021 #12

There is an entire movement xmas74 May 2021 #14

K&R...for truth...nt Wounded Bear May 2021 #6

I have to deal with DSL on a rural system that is in poor shape. Chainfire May 2021 #9

Maybe Rural Folk should talk to their Qongressional Reps about getting on board maxsolomon May 2021 #15