The expansion of Ho Chi Minh City's urban area post-merger has not only increased the scale of the metropolis but also transformed the way residents choose their homes. Instead of living in crowded and expensive central areas, young families, professionals, and investors are moving to satellite towns that offer a perfect balance of amenities, convenient transportation, and an enhanced quality of life. This emerging trend of "decentralized living" is no longer a potential future but a reality that is shaping the market.