The Intangible Checklist: How to Know if a Neighborhood is Truly Right for You with Suburban Jungle
So, you’ve decided to make the move to the suburbs, and now you’re ready to find the best suburbs for your family’s lifestyle. But, when you find yourself sitting down to make a list of what your family actually needs…you’re stumped! Beyond schools and commutes, what does your family need to look for when it comes to finding the perfect suburb for your family? There are numerous factors to consider when thinking about what makes a suburb right for your family – and we know this can feel overwhelming. Luckily, our friends at Suburban Jungle are here to help!
Suburban Jungle is a real estate concierge service designed to help families find the perfect suburb for their lifestyle and needs. Offering a town-first approach, their team of strategists considers factors like schools, commute, and community vibe to recommend the ideal location. Best of all, their service is free to clients, as they earn a referral commission from real estate agents upon closing. Whether you’re ready to move today, next month, or even next year, Suburban Jungle and their fantastic team of Strategists are here to support you in finding the best suburb for your family - and yes, have a little fun doing it too!
Let’s think about your daily life and routine in the suburbs - there are so many intangible factors that come into play when deciding what town to move to! For example:
Does the town have a walkable downtown with coffee shops, bookstores, toy stores, restaurants, and an ice cream shop?
Are there community events that take place in the town? Do people actually attend these events?
Is there a seasonal farmer’s market?
Are there concert venues or live music available?
Are there specialty grocery stores?
Does the town have a co-working space or a place for remote workers to be?
Does the library have events for families?
Do the kids walk to school or take the bus?
Is there a long line for school pick up or drop off?
Are there local fitness centers, yoga studios, or other exercise facilities?
Are there dog parks or pet-friendly areas?
What is child-care culture like?
What do people do in the summertime in this town?
These are all valid and intangible questions that become woven into the daily lifestyle of your soon-to-be suburban life, but none of these questions are easily answered by Google! So, what can you do to get the answers you need? You can work with Suburban Jungle and educate yourself on all of the essential aspects of finding the best suburbs for your family. Remember, these are all of the intangibles that help a community really feel like home. Suburban Jungle can help you understand these intangibles and make recommendations for your family.
Understanding the vibe of a community is almost impossible to do with your late night Google search, which is why it’s essential to work with the Suburban Jungle Strategists to find a town which is ideal for your family’s needs. Suburban Jungle knows that the first — and most important — step in buying a house isn’t finding the perfect home. It’s finding the perfect town. You deserve to find a town that fits your family’s needs, because a town is so much more than just a suburb! Remember, a suburb is the place where you build connections with neighbors and truly feel at home in your community, where your values are embraced, and you have access to everything important to you—whether that's top-rated schools, a lively dining scene, a community pool, convenient transportation, or anything else that enhances your daily life. You need to find a suburb that fits your family’s vibe, and that can be hard to do - which is why you don’t have to do it alone!
Your Suburban Jungle Strategist will help you answer all of these intangible questions by connecting you to all of the information you need! Whether it’s taking a tour of the town and talking to locals, connecting with people who live and love their life there, or as Suburban Jungle Strategist Patti Natiss says, your Suburban Jungle Strategist “can give an incredible behind-the-scenes perspective on what it’s really like to live in that community.”
With so many factors to consider in finding the best suburbs for your family, head to Suburban Jungle’s website and schedule a call today! Even if you’re simply considering a move to the ‘burbs, or maybe looking for a new job in a new city, whatever the reason, whatever the season, Suburban Jungle is here to eliminate the overwhelm and help your family find the best suburb for everything you need and more.
To get started, or simply to get more information, click HERE, and learn more about Suburban Jungle, their process, the wonderful Suburban Jungle Strategists, and browse information about finding the best suburbs for your family. Suburban Jungle works nationally with families looking to move in all suburbs, including NYC, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, DC, Florida, Philadelphia, and San Francisco! Don’t forget to follow Suburban Jungle on Instagram for more information and helpful tips, too! Click here to schedule a call with Suburban Jungle today and get started on your family’s fresh start to the suburbs!
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