I like this article from RE/MAX Canada as it touches on an issue that is being questioned due to our economy and the falling house prices. While lots of there data is centered on the Toronto/Vancouver markets, I think the information remains the same. I read this on the RE/MAX website, here
Here’s the breakdown of real estate investment to help you...
Finding Your Way in the Country Country residential properties are generally defined as residential properties on private well and septic systems and outside of a village or town boundary.
Acreages can be in subdivisions from a piece of larger land or lots in a multi-lot subdivision, the defining difference is the location and services.