Why NOW is the time to make a move and how this mom went from urban to suburban fast...

While it’s no surprise spring market means more homes but, still, more competition, this season’s seeing something a little different: lower-than-average inventory and, with it, higher than average prices. The bright spot? Rates are still L-O-W, helping you snag more house for less.

The 1 thing YOU need to know…

About REAL ESTATE: Buyers are hitting the market in a big way -- but the inventory is a bit lower than expected. What does that mean for you, future suburbanite?

About SUBURBAN JUNGLE: A recent suburban transplant talks about her shift from “never leaving the city” to “leaving the city...NOW!”

About YOUR ‘burbs

• Considering a try-before-you-buy approach to the Bay Area ‘burbs? You aren’t alone, especially not in these cities.
• Which LA ‘burbs are booming? Check out these interactive lists.
• These schools in the Chicago suburbs scored an A+ -- did yours make the cut?
• Boca Raton and its surrounding ‘burbs are the perfect places to raise a family -- yet another list agrees!
• Is New Jersey real estate set for a serious boom this year?

Enjoy the weekend!