ALL ABOUT THE 'BURBS: MARCH 4-6, 2016

Happy Friday -- and happy MARCH! Getting ready to pound the pavement this weekend? Here’s what you need to know about the market and about life in suburbia…

THIS WEEK IN REAL ESTATE…

• Despite anticipating a rate hike, could 2016 actually be the year of record LOWS?
• And on the heels of these predictions, Bank of America announced its 3% down loan…
• Question of the week: would you live in a “bestie ‘hood?”

OVER IN THE NYC ‘BURBS

• Is NYC headed towards a luxury rental boom?
• All about “Brooklyn West” (and this one’s NOT in NYC...)
• Need a sweet treat between showings? Check out the deliciously inspired Imagine Candy in Scarsdale.

JUST OUTSIDE OF CHICAGO

• Is this the summer families finally ditch the unbearably high rental market?
• This long-time city dweller has already penned her breakup letter to Chicago…
• This Skokie sweet shop is the perfect weekend pit stop.

SAYING “SEE YA!” TO SAN FRANCISCO?

• Is the city on the brink of a major housing bubble?
• Either way, the costs continue to skyrocket…
• Not only is this Palo Alto shop super sweet, but all proceeds go to local schools!

LIFE OUT OF LA

• So many parking lots…
• Just starting your search? Niche recommends these go-to ‘burbs for LA families.  
• What DON’T they have at SweetXO?

AND NEWS FROM BOCA! Need a reason to consider Boca? Livability’s got 8 (and we can think of PLENTY more…).

Have a great weekend!