From express trains to scenic drives, here’s how Connecticut balances suburban life with city access When families start thinking about a move to Connecticut, the appeal is obvious: space, strong schools, charming downtowns, and a slower daily rhythm. But one factor...
Month: January 2026
SUBURBAN INSIGHTS UPDATE: New Jersey’s New Phone-Free Schools Law
What It Means for Families Exploring the Suburbs If it feels like everyone is suddenly talking about cell phones in schools, you’re not imagining it. Over the past year, questions about phone policies have become a recurring theme in conversations with families,...
Take a Coffee Tour of the Westchester Suburbs
Know these popular communities one latte at a time. If you live in the city, you no doubt have a go-to coffee ritual, and the idea of leaving your favorite AM routine can feel like a real sacrifice when you start thinking about moving to the suburbs. Good news:...
New Year, New Town? 4 Signs It’s Time to Move to the Suburbs
What Suburban Jungle strategists are hearing from NYC families right now, and how to know if it’s your moment to make a move. Every January, something shifts on Suburban Jungle strategy calls. Families who spent the fall “just browsing” suddenly sound more focused on...
From Barre to Bagels: Living Your Lifestyle in the Suburbs
Love your lattes and front-row spin spot? You won’t have to give it up when you make a move. When families start talking about a move to the suburbs, the conversation usually begins in predictable places: schools, commute, square footage. But somewhere along the way —...
7 Common Mistakes City Families Make When They Start Exploring the Suburbs
And how to avoid them (without spiraling into Zillow at midnight) Exploring the suburbs is exciting…until it’s not. One minute you’re casually browsing listings, the next you’re deep in a group chat stressing about school rankings, commute times, and whether a...
Living in Bronxville, NY: A Small Village With Big Appeal
Close to the city, easy to navigate, and centered around A+ schools Finding a tight-knit community with real neighborhood energy doesn’t have to mean giving up city access. Bronxville — a one-square-mile Westchester village just north of Manhattan — wins people over...
Why January Is the New April for Suburban Searches
Spring market keeps moving earlier – and the families who start now get the advantage. For decades, spring market in the suburbs meant exactly what it sounded like: houses hit the market when the weather warmed up, the daffodils came out, and people finally remembered...
Your 2026 “Where” Checklist
Five key questions to help you decide if this is the year to explore a move The start of a new year has a way of clarifying things. After the rush of the holidays, many families find themselves taking a breath and quietly asking: Is this still working? Does our space...








