As a Boston real estate agent that works in the city and
outlying neighborhoods of Boston, MA, I often get to hear why clients decide to move into
the city or out into the suburbs. Which is better?
There is no right or wrong answer to this, it’s a matter of
opinion.While city living has its perks, as a recent Market Watch article suggests, life in the suburbs has its own set of perks as well. So,
which do you prefer?
After the snowstorm we experienced here in Boston, here is
what this columnist with Market Watch had to say were the perks of living in
the city, especially during the winter:
- No whiteout. While homeowners in the suburbs were trapped in their homes after “Blinding Nemo” blew through, city dwellers were out walking their dogs and going on with regular business.
- No shoveling. If you live in a condo or apartment complex in the city, you don’t have a driveway to shovel, which might have saved you up to six hours of labor after this last snowstorm.
- No roof trouble. City homes are built with brick, while many of the older New England homes are built with wood. If your building does have roof damage, it is most likely not your responsibility to fix it, unless you own a single-family home or townhome.
- No floods. If you live in a high-rise or upper-floor building, you don’t have to deal with this once the snow melts or the spring rains arrive.
- No mowing. As with the no shoveling, if you don’t have a yard, you don’t have to mow the lawn.
- No car. This isn’t true for everyone, but if you want to live in the city without a car to pay for and deal with, you could. Public transportation and bike-friendly streets are widespread.
- No outages. Well, that’s not entirely true. City dwellers experience power outages after a storm too sometimes, but not as often. And they tend to get resolved faster than in small suburbs.
- No commute. You don’t have to get up hours before you actually start work to weave through traffic or to sit through a long train ride. A quick walk, bicycle ride or bus trip will get you to work in no time.
So, those are the perks to living in the city of Boston, MA,
from the opinion of a Market Watch columnist. So, what are the perks of living
in the suburbs of Boston?
Well, as long as you live in one of the Boston's surrounding neighborhoods, many of these factors still remain true. Public transportation is
prevalent, homes are built with brick and power outages don’t last long.
What else is a perk of living in the suburbs? I’d love to
hear your thoughts! Leave me a comment.
As your Boston real estate agent, it’s my job to find you a
home that suits your needs and wants. If that’s in the city, so be it! If it’s
in a surrounding suburb, I can do that too. Check out current listings in the
Boston real estate market and let me know what strikes your fancy!
Patti Fine
Phone: 617-642-7585
Email: pf@pattifine.com
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