Our Strategists share their biggest fears about leaving the city – and why life’s truly better in suburbia. We get it – because we’ve made the move from urban to suburban. And, yes, moving to the suburbs means lots of changes. But the reality? Some of our biggest...
Don’t Sacrifice Your Quick Commute To Enjoy Suburban Serenity Chicago is a great city to call home, with its bustling downtown and endless dining and entertainment options. At Suburban Jungle, we know that living in the heart of the city can be expensive, noisy, and...
With no sign of rents coming down, now might be the right time to buy… in the ‘burbs. During the early days of the pandemic, we saw countless NYC renters ditch their cramped apartments for Airbnbs and, even, permanent stays in “Zoom towns” like Charleston,...
Get a sitter and GET OUT in these super social suburbs! It’s hard to compete with the city when it comes to nightlife. But just because you leave the hustle and bustle doesn’t mean you have to retire your fun weekends out. Just like you, the master mixologists,...
While expecting baby number three, Heather and her family made a move from the city to the Chicagoland suburbs – and she never looked back.As our head Strategist in the Chicago market, Heather is constantly sharing the pros of suburban life with her clients. While her...
Discovering the Hipster NYC Suburbs Lots of families head to Brooklyn to get “out” of the city—but many decide the outer boroughs aren’t exactly outer enough for their long-term wants, needs and goals. The challenge, though? Finding a suburb that satisfies their need...
Many out-of-state towns offer a closer commute than their Illinois counterparts, plus all the amenities you crave When you think of the Chicago suburbs you no-doubt think about all the Illinois towns just outside of the city. The reality? Chicagoland suburbs are...
Two years and three kids later, this family found an unexpected place to call home—and they couldn’t be happier. Urban living was all Mayo Dickson had ever known — she grew up in Jakarta and had lived in Singapore and Manhattan before settling into a Jersey City...
Explore the coffee shops and cafes in and around the Atlanta ‘burbs The Atlanta suburbs are home to countless local coffee shops and cafes, perfect for catching up on work or just running through for a quick pick-me-up. Whether you’re scoping out a work-from-home spot...
Lace-up your shoes and get to know these ‘burbs — no car required. One of the perks of urban living? You can walk — everywhere. But if that’s what’s holding you back from making a leap to suburbia, don’t worry. These eight Chicago suburbs are best known for their...