Remember when commute time was a dealbreaker in choosing a home? In 2025, it’s barely a thought. With remote and hybrid work now the norm, there’s a quiet revolution happening: people are packing up and heading out to greener, quieter and more spacious places.

Suburban Living Is the New Lifestyle

Most remote working buyers are now ditching tiny city apartments for affordable homes with gardens, space, privacy and fresh air. And who can blame them? When your Zoom meetings work just as well with a view of greenery or hills instead of highways, it’s a no-brainer.

Top 4 Reasons Remote Workers Are Choosing Suburban Properties

1. More Space, Less Stress Home offices, bigger kitchens and bigger playr areas for the kids all for a reasonable price compared to city located apartments.
2. Peace & Quiet = Productivity No traffic noise, no distractions — just you and your to-do list.
3. Better Lifestyle for Families Safer neighborhoods, better schools, and access to nature.
4. Smart Living Many rural developments now come with smart home tech, fast internet, and solar power — remote work-ready.

Real Estate Impact:

• Suburban plot sales have risen by 32% in Kenya over the past 18 months.
• Developers are now focusing on work-from-home-friendly layouts with dual offices and wellness features.
• Luxury villas in remote areas are seeing interest from both locals and foreign investors.

What This Means for Buyers, Sellers & Agents

• Buyers: Now’s the time to get in before prices skyrocket.
• Sellers: List your rural/suburban property with a remote-worker angle.
• Agents: Focus your marketing on “Work-from-Home Ready” features.

In conclusion, remote work has blurred the boundaries of where people have to live, now they choose where they want to live. And that’s reshaping the map of demand. Suburbs and rural towns are no longer the next best thing; they’re the first choice. Thinking of making the move or investing in up-and-coming areas? Talk to us and explore available homes tailored for the remote-work lifestyle.