It shouldn’t surprise anyone that Irvington, New York has long been one of the most sought-after suburbs for Suburban Jungle families. In 2010 Westchester magazine dubbed this idyllic village the best place to live in the area, putting it on countless city families’...
Month: January 2017
Is This City NOT So Kid-Friendly Anymore?
While tons of families move from urban to suburban because of their school-age or soon-to-be-school-age kids, tons also opt to stay in the city and raise their brood. And, hands down, the ones who stick it out in the city tend to think that’s the best place to bring...
Suburban Jungle on Mommybites: Does The House or The Town Matter MOST?
When many families start their suburban search they focus on one thing: THE HOUSE. And we get it—the house you live in isveryimportant. But remember, any house can be changed, updated and upgraded. Thetownyou live in, though? That’s not going anywhere anytime soon....
Suburban Jungle Talks The “Brooklyn Triangle” with A Child Grows!
If you live in Brooklyn, chances are you’ve seen your friends and neighbors leave the city for the same few suburbs over and over again—do Montclair, Maplewood and the River Towns ring a bell? Welcome to The Brooklyn Triangle! But, BK families, there’s life OUTSIDE...
Suburban Jungle on the River Towns Bidding Wars
The River Towns have always been popular among New York City families heading to the ‘burbs. But, more recently, it’s been all-out River Towns bidding wars for any and every house that hits the market. FromThe Real Deal: “This summer, a nondescript,...
Suburban Jungle Talks Mom Types with Divalysscious Moms!
When you move to suburbia everything looks a little different—including the moms! Our take? There are plenty of unique personalities but, no matter the ‘burb, you’ll run into the same few mom types over and over again. Those types?Check out our poston Divalysscious...
Can You REALLY Find an Affordable Home in The Suburbs?
While, for decades, “starter houses” were an essential first step for city families heading to suburbia, today’s city dwellers turned suburbanites don’t always have the same options. Home prices in many of the country’s most sought-after ‘burbs have gottenreallyhigh...
3 Surprising Ways to Get to Know a Suburb
There are hundreds of things to consider if you really want to know how it is like to live the Suburbs, but we have listed the 3 basic ones for you. If you’re considering a move from the city to suburbia—or, really, from anywhere to anywhere—chances are you’re...
The City vs. Suburbia: Side by Side
Planning to move to the suburbs? Be ready for the changes by taking a look at some of the differences between the city and the 'burbs. Sure, everyone knows life in the ‘burbs is different than life in the city—it’s exactly why countless families choose togo,and...