Suburban Goes Urban
Easy access to transportation, retail and recreation are homebuyer must-haves that historically could be found only in urban areas. But that’s beginning to change as buyers, including everyone from millennials to baby boomers, seek out homes in suburban communities with downtown districts that have the look and feel of a city. In a recent NewHomeSource.com article, Edward R. James Companies and Lexington Homes discuss how their communities in Chicago’s inner-ring suburbs successfully combine an urban lifestyle with the small-town charm, quality schools and advantageous pricing of in-demand suburban locations.