Been looking into building a custom home and I'm stuck between a rural area with fewer zoning headaches but longer commutes, or suburban spot that's convenient but has stricter zoning. Anyone dealt with this kinda choice before? Curious what you'd pick and why.
Went through something similar a few years back. We ended up choosing the rural route mainly because we valued flexibility in our home design and less hassle with zoning restrictions. Honestly, the commute was a bit rough at first, but after a while, I found ways to make it productive—podcasts, audiobooks, or just some quiet time to decompress after work.
That said, zoning headaches can be real frustrating if you're looking to build something truly custom. Friends of ours chose suburban convenience and had to compromise quite a bit on their original vision due to neighborhood guidelines. So I'd say it's about priorities—what matters more: daily convenience or having your home exactly how you want it?
Either way, sounds like you're doing your homework...that's half the battle right there.
