The suburbs were an escape from city life. Now, millennials want them to become more like cities.
Source: Business Insider ·
Americans in the suburbs want easy connection to third spaces. Developers are responding by building neighborhoods with cafés, shops, and restaurants.
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A NAR report found that homebuyers are willing to pay more to live in walkable neighborhoods.Tony Anderson/Getty ImagesCities were once the main option for living within walking distance of parks, cafés, and shops.Now, the suburbs are getting the same treatment as developers build walkable, amenity-rich communities.A NAR survey found that buyers will even pay more to live in these types of neighborhoods.Joseph Hajjar and his wife had spent years living in big cities, where they enjoyed the fast-paced lifestyle and endless options for things to do. So when they decided to settle in the suburbs and raise their two young daughters, they had a few non-negotiables."We had a spreadsheet going, and the towns that checked a lot of boxes were the ones with walkability and a good restaurant scene," Hajjar, 40, told Business Insider. "We were also looking for a strong sense of community."They ultimately chose Summit, New Jersey, a small commuter suburb about 22 miles from New York City. They…
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