But it wasn’t just the low maintenance that drew Newman’s attention; it was also the price. At $620,000 for three bedrooms and 2.5 baths, it was far more affordable than single-family homes in ...

Jay Parsons, a housing economist and host of “The Rent Roll” podcast, points to the rise of “suburban downtowns,” partly fueled by the pandemic-era shift to remote work.

Naperville’s safe, livable. An ideal spot for someone seeking to indulge in a good, old-fashioned suburban lifestyle. Where gardening in your birthday suit may not be so out there. Or so say … ...

Not long ago, moving into a 400-square-foot home was countercultural: For hippies opposed to the consumerism and conformity associated with white- picket-fence suburban life. But as the affordable ...

If you're looking for that white picket fence type of vibe for your next home, these Delaware places rank as top spots in the U.S. to find that.

Montclair, at 36th on the list, and Ridgewood, at No. 41, were the top choices in the Garden State for a so-called "white picket fence" lifestyle, according to a survey from DatingNews.com.

Yet, it’s also isolating. I’m reminded of the neighbor in “Home Improvement,” that cheesy ’90s sitcom with Tim Allen. Wilson, as he’s called, is only ever seen from eye-level up, behind Allen’s fence.

He adds: "For better or worse, the image of the suburban house, complete with a white picket fence and a backyard of one’s own, is permanently etched in our minds." ...

Jay Parsons, a housing economist and host of “The Rent Roll” podcast, points to the rise of “suburban downtowns,” partly fueled by the pandemic-era shift to remote work.