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Burke - Wonderful Northern Virginia Suburb
This is a quiet suburb within Fairfax County and an amazing place for families. Great schools, quiet neighborhoods and a strong community feel. My childhood was comprised of riding my bike with my friends through our neighborhood streets, walking to the grocery store in the occasional snowstorm, attending high school football games, and playing multiple sports. It’s a short 30-minute drive to Washington, D.C. to take in all of the history, museums, monuments and more. Can’t recommend Burke, VA, enough for its safety, community and wonderful schools!
- Burke
- Virginia
Sandpoint - Northwest Lakes Beauty
Sandpoint is a little treasure with a great Americana small town atmosphere. We’ve visited several times in the past few years, and have gotten to know people in the community. So often I wondered what happened to this sort of willingness to be helpful and assist others? Coming from a Central Coast city in CA, my impression is that after the beauty of it, the people make it a standout place to live or visit. I could also site the affordability and a multitude of things to do and places to visit nearby; check it out!
- Sandpoint
- Idaho
New York City - The Harlem Valley of Manhattan
Come explore the north part of great Manhattan. We live in the Dorrance Brooks Historical District; Strivers’ Row Historical District is across the street. We have lovely “brownstones” (fabulous large family homes built in the 1800’s) on the side streets, and our historical apartment faces 8th Avenue. The area is home to the “Ribbon Parks” of St. Nicholas Park. At 145th and Edgecombe Avenue is Jackie Robinson Park with a big open-air public swimming pool. There are supermarkets and grocery stores in the area, and we are close to the shopping artery of Harlem and the famous Apollo Theatre on 125th St.
- New York City
- New York
Santa Maria - Beautiful Santa Maria near the coast
This beautiful and family friendly city is only 20 minutes from the beach! Santa Maria has a small town feel with many family friendly things to do, and also has the big-box stores right off the highway. Being near, but not on the coast, makes it budget-friendly, while just a short drive to fun and trendy spots like Pismo and Avila Beach.
- Santa Maria
- California
Denver - City Life with Mountain Views
Denver is a growing city with so many things to do! Lots of suburban options and small neighborhoods, or live right in the city (Union Station is a hipster paradise for condos and walking, but suddenly barely affordable). The mountains are never far away; you can get into beautiful lakeside areas within 1-2 hours drive. Endless camping and hiking options; ski during the day and see a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater at night! Good food, Lots of good music and local breweries, never a dull moment…unless you want one!
- Denver
- Colorado
San Antonio - Alamo City + Golf!
Northwest SA has lots to offer – beautiful hill country views, shopping, affordable housing, city-wide bicycle trails, tons of history, and the best Tex-Mex in the State. I play golf nearly every day of the week – and at different courses – so many! One hour to Texas wine country, 20 minutes to the world famous River Walk, top medical facilities, and lovely churches. A VERY laid-back way of life. Slow down and smell the clean air!
- San Antonio
- Texas
Huntsville - Walk Everywhere Village
Just north of Huntsville is an area (Providence) known for residents walking everywhere. Friendly neighborhoods with a hometown America look, front porches, clean sidewalks, and your favorite cafe just down the block! Local businesses and shops complete the scene. Much of the year, Huntsville has a Mediterranean type weather, so gardens are abundant.
- Huntsville
- Alabama
Houston - An unexpected favorite place to live
Houston is a wonderful place to live and so much to do. After a job transfer landed me here I had to find a place to live, and it seemed so big and impersonal. After a lot of looking there it was, an affordable neighborhood (Woodway), tucked away behind a coffee house, apartments surrounded by trees, flowers, and a beautiful courtyard, perfect for walking the dogs, running, walking etc… Right around the corner are shops, restaurants, healthy grocery stores, and more that you can walk to. This Hilcroft, Westheimer area is just a 5-mile drive to big malls and easy access to main highways. I truly love coming home.
- Houston
- Texas
Frisco - Home of the Dallas Cowboys
A North Dallas suburb (Collin County), this is a fun and popular place to live with all kinds of activities indoor and outdoor. The Cowboys play at their new Star Center, and there are numerous learn-to-play hockey rinks. New homes and apartments are being built every day for singles, families and beautiful Garden Homes for senior living.
- Frisco
- Texas
Bullard - Hometown in the Piney Woods of East Texas
Bullard is a great bedroom community to raise a family in, with good schools, and all in the rolling hills and Piney Woods of East Texas, near Tyler, famed for exporting roses. It’s located just far enough away from the city to feel like you’re living in the country, but you still have quick access to plenty of restaurants, shopping, hospitals, entertainment. The Bullard countryside produces huge quantities of pecans, another world-wide export.
- Bullard
- Texas
Baltimore - Best Hometown in America
This town is the best of many worlds. If you have a preferred way to live, you can find it in or near Baltimore. It has a thriving downtown area. You can live in a luxury condo on the water, or a cozy farmhouse on a tree-lined country road. And, no matter where you live, you’ll find friendly, down-to-earth neighbors. It’s small town friendliness in the big city.
- Baltimore
- Maryland
McAllen - The Regal Rio Grande Valley
The semi-tropical Rio Grande Valley is a region noted for its low cost of living, stable home prices, steady expansion and strong cultural climate. Located in South Texas on the border with Mexico, the Valley is an extremely pleasant place to live with palms tress, light traffic, lovely people and lots and lots of opportunity. There is a major university – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley – and, it must be mentioned, great Latin cuisine. And if you actually manage to get bored, South Padre Island and all its fun is an hour away. Come on by. Bienvenido amigos.
- McAllen
- Texas
Houston - Heavenly Houston
The city named after the man that defeated Mexico to launch Texas as a Republic is more than it’s four and a half million people, its many miles of expressway, and a ship channel that invites worldwide shipping and commerce. It’s the Houston Astros, the Texans, a museum district par excellence, every kind of cuisine known to mankind, and the friendliest people in the Lone Star State. Fasten your seatbelts, it’s going to be an exciting ride.
- Houston
- Texas
Hampton - Make a Splash at Hampton Beach!
Enjoy the surf and sand in the quaint New England town of Hampton, NH! About an hour away from Boston and two hours to the White Mountains, Hampton is the perfect place to visit or raise a family. Spend the day at the beach in the summer or go cross-country skiing the winter. Be sure to check out the annual Seafood Festival every September!
- Hampton
- New Hampshire
Wichita - The Land of Ahhhs
Move to Wichita. Soon, you’ll likely say things like, “Wow! I get so much house for the money” and “Wow! My commute to work is nothing!” and “Wow! Did you see that sunset last night?” and “I love all the arts community here!” and “The people here really love their community – have you seen all the city flags flying throughout town?” and “It’s so easy to fly in and out of Wichita, and you get anywhere quickly – it’s in the middle!” and finally “What a great place to raise a family – it’s so safe here!”
- Wichita
- Kansas
Lebanon - Welcome Home, Folks!
Lebanon, population 40,000, located on I-40, 25 minutes from Nashville, Music City. It is the original home of the Cracker Barrel country stores and restaurants. A walk around the historic town square is a delightful stroll among smiling folks who are neighbors. Lebanon has an excellent public school system, and includes Cumberland University with diverse areas of study, an exceptional nursing program, and 2 years of free tuition through the Tennessee Promise program. Shopping, malls, restaurants, parks, entertainment, football, hockey, NASCAR super-speedway, are minutes away. A delightful, safe, and congenial place where “y’all” means “neighbor”! Welcome home, folks!
- Lebanon
- Tennessee
Philadelphia - Upper Dublin Strong
Upper Dublin is a pristine suburb of Philadelphia and is situated within easy access to the Jersey Shore, Pocono MountaIns, as well as mid-town Manhattan. This centralized location makes it the perfect spot for those seeking the peace and quiet of suburban life while still enjoying access to some of the region’s major attractions. The charming Pennsylvania community includes something for every lifestyle as well as affordability. It really is the best of all worlds rolled into one.
- Philadelphia
- Pennsylvania
Pacific Grove - Victorian Charm
Never too cold, never too hot, lots of fog in the mornings! Perfect temperature year-round, right on the water. PG is next to Pebble Beach, Carmel, and Monterey, with tons of things to do – cycling, golfing, tennis, pickleball. Walking along a beautiful coastline. Whale watching and fishing. Small, original, one-two story brick village, with lots of family-owned restaurants and stores, plus of course the world renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium Just five minutes away. Most of the homes are still intact from the Victorian-era, with front porches and parlours, and many are open for Christmas tours. The Asilomar Conference Grounds are also in PG, a large, natural log-cabin style rambling place, with big stone fireplaces and impressive wood beam assembly rooms, designed by Julia Morgan (of Hearst Castle fame).
- Pacific Grove
- California
The Villages - Outdoor Living!
Living in The Villages has been an absolute dream, with over 200 pickle ball courts and 50 golf courses, several performing arts centers, and a polo field! If you can dream it you can do it here! It sounds as if I am talking about an apartment complex, but it is actually a huge town/area/development, located one hour northwest of Orlando, and an hour from either the Gulf or the Atlantic coast. Every type of housing – inexpensive to higher. Entertainment included !!
- The Villages
- Florida
Kailua - Earth air wind and fire
If you love all the natural elements, the Islands have them all. Hawaii is an intense place to live and full of energy. It’s expensive here, no matter which island, but we love making the most of outdoor activities 365 days a year. Sending Aloha…
- Kailua
- Hawaii
