America’s hidden gems
Where do you really want to live? That’s the question people are asking themselves as the coronavirus pandemic continues and it’s unclear when life will go back to normal. After all, if you’re working from home, you can live almost anywhere. To that end, many are considering leaving larger cities and escaping to places that offer wide, open spaces, fewer people, and a different lifestyle. This trend is especially prevalent in New York, says Alison Bernstein, founder and president of the Suburban Jungle Group, a real estate technology and advisory firm that assists people in finding their perfect neighborhood. “As a whole, people are leaving the city. Younger families, in particular, are looking for the opposite of what they used to want,” she explains. “It’s no longer about commutability; it’s about quality of life. They want to live where there’s a waterfront or beach or where they can go hiking.”
Of course, it’s not just New Yorkers who are moving. As a result, some of the best-kept secrets around the country are getting some newfound (and well-deserved) attention. If you’re considering a change, find out which small towns might be the best fit for you. And if you’re thinking of staying put or even making a move to a big city, find out the ways city life could change forever after coronavirus.
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