Neighborhoods

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I'll Never Do Laundry When It's Raining — and Here's WhyCleaning
My community will be healthier for it.
Ashley Abramson
Jan 16, 2026
The 9 Best Regional Terms for the Strip Between the Road and Sidewalk, RankedReal Estate
I've never heard of a "swale" before in my life.
Sarah Magnuson
Aug 22, 2024
Why You Might Want to Try "Town Hunting" Instead of House Hunting
REAL ESTATE
Here’s exactly how to do it.
Quincy Bulin
Jul 14, 2023
6 Things I’ll Never Do as a NeighborReal Estate
Because I learned the hard way.
Sarah Magnuson
Dec 2, 2022
11 Home Reno Mistakes That Your Neighbors Hate — and How to Avoid Them
HOME PROJECTS
Taking on a home reno? Make sure you don't create any enemies during the process.
Sarah Everett
Nov 22, 2022
The Best Way to Be a Better Neighbor, According to Your Zodiac SignLife
Here’s what the cosmos have to say about your approach to community care.
Sam Manzella
Nov 16, 2022
3 Things to Do If You Get Off on the Wrong Foot with Your New NeighborsReal Estate
In a perfect world, we’d all be besties with our next-door neighbors.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Nov 13, 2022
What You Can Do (And What You Can’t) If Your Neighbor's Yard Is an EyesoreReal Estate
Other than heavy window treatments, of course.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Nov 8, 2022
I Bought a House with a “Neighbor Gate” — Here’s What That Means Real Estate
Not everybody's a fan of them.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Sep 7, 2022
Why Planning a "Suburbs Day" Is the Perfect Way to UnwindReal Estate
Just because you’re a city mouse doesn’t mean you can’t also enjoy a little leisure time as a suburb mouse.
Sarah Magnuson
Aug 17, 2022
Living in a Neighborhood with Lots of Trees Is More Beneficial Than You ThinkReal Estate
They're a critical asset to urban housing.
Carla Delgado
May 23, 2022
Here’s What ‘You’ Got Right — and Wrong — About Living In SuburbiaLife
Find out how accurate the TV shows portrayal of the hellscape of wealthy American suburbia is.
Meg Walters
Oct 26, 2021
3 Reasons Why We Don't Know Our Neighbors, According to an Urban Planner Real Estate
Here’s how we can overcome a feeling of isolation through good city planning.
Jazmine Reed-Clark
Oct 18, 2021
Here’s Where the New “Gossip Girl” Characters Live Now Compared to the Original SeriesReal Estate
That’s a secret I’ll never tell (just kidding, let’s dive in).
Christina Elia
Jul 16, 2021
Neighborhoods Still Don’t Feel “Normal,” How Can You Decide to Move?Real Estate
Here are a few tips for figuring out if a place is right for you during and after the pandemic.
Candace Ramirez
Jun 29, 2021
Getting a Dog Totally Changed My Perspective of My Neighborhood
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And helped me find community.
Sarah Magnuson
Jun 27, 2021
The Secrets That Street Names Can Tell You About a NeighborhoodReal Estate
They're snapshots of a particular moment in time.
Sarah Kuta
Jun 23, 2021
You Need to Try This Scavenger Hunt in Your City This SummerReal Estate
Round up your pals to see if you can find all 30 things.
Madeline Bilis
Jun 22, 2021
101 Ways to Be a Good Neighbor Right NowReal Estate
From quick, easy, and free ideas to longer-term projects.
Candace Ramirez
Jun 1, 2021
“Middle Neighborhoods” Could Be the Answer to Home Search Struggles
CITIES
Here's why we need more of them.
Rachel Quednau
Feb 13, 2021
5 Curb Appeal Trends That Will Make Your Home Look Dated, According to ExpertsReal Estate
Border hedges, be gone.
Jamie Birdwell-Branson
Sep 13, 2020
Little Free Libraries Helped Me “Meet” My New Neighbors During This Strange YearReal Estate
I moved to the suburbs and learned about my community through its taste in books.
Caroline Eubanks
Sep 2, 2020
Here’s Why You Should Support That New Building Going Up in Your NeighborhoodReal Estate
Diverse housing options = diverse residents.
Jon Gorey
Jul 22, 2020
Sewing Masks for My Community Was a Gift for Everyone InvolvedLife
I joined a local mask-making group on Facebook, where a small army of amateur sewers gathered online, dusted off their sewing machines and did what we could with all our hearts.
Shifrah Combiths
Jul 7, 2020
Communities Across the Country Have Sprung into Action OnlineReal Estate
As they're separated by a pandemic.
Jamie Birdwell-Branson
Jun 10, 2020
People Helping People During the Pandemic: How You Can Find or Start a Mutual Aid GroupDecorating
“The concept of mutual aid is making use of the privilege we have to help those in our community that don’t have that privilege.”
Megan Johnson
Jun 4, 2020
Forget Curb Appeal, Our Homes and Yards Are For Spreading Joy NowReal Estate
With hearts and rainbows galore.
Spencer Buell
Apr 17, 2020
I've Never Lived in My Dream Home, But I Did Live Next to Whole Blocks of ThemReal Estate
Brooklyn's Prospect Park South neighborhood is a dream in and of itself.
Emma Balter
Mar 31, 2020