Remember when people used to sit on porches just to… sit? No scrolling. No multitasking. Just a glass of iced tea (or lemonade if you were fancy), a slow breeze, and a nod to every neighbor walking by. Porch sitting wasn’t about productivity—it was about presence. It was how we checked in on each other […]
Coming Tuesday: A Little Bit of Kindness Goes a Long Way
Sometimes, kindness looks like a warm meal shared at the table.Sometimes, it’s a neighbor showing up with an open heart and a simple gesture. In this month’s issue of Beyond the Neighborhood, we’re celebrating the many ways kindness shows up—from quiet acts to big moments. Ready to feel inspired? We drop Tuesday. #BeyondTheNeighborhood […]
The Ripple Effect: How One Move Can Strengthen a Whole Community
It’s easy to think of moving as a personal milestone. A new address. A fresh start. A change of scenery. But here’s something you might not realize: when someone buys or sells a home, it sends a quiet wave through the entire community. That one decision keeps contractors working, real estate offices buzzing, and small […]
How to Know When It’s Time to Move (Even If You Love Your Home)
Some homes feel like forever homes—until suddenly, they don’t. Maybe it’s a gut feeling, or maybe it’s more obvious (like the moment you realize you have to turn sideways to squeeze past the furniture). Either way, deciding when to move isn’t always easy—especially when you still love where you live. So, how do you know […]
The Unexpected Ways Your Home Tells Your Story
Have you ever walked into someone’s home and instantly felt like you knew them? Maybe it’s the gallery wall covered in travel photos, the shelf overflowing with mystery novels, or the vinyl collection that suggests someone never quite left the ’80s. Whether you realize it or not, your home tells a story—your story. The Little […]
Life Lessons from a Childhood Obsession
When I was five years old, I didn’t ask for dolls or toys for my birthday. I asked for encyclopedias. And when I got them? I skipped the cake, went inside, and started reading. (Yes, I was that kid.) Over the years, I read my way from A to Z, fascinated by facts about places I’d […]
The Joy of Learning: Discovering the Creative Side I Never Knew I Had
I’ve always considered myself arts-challenged. Drawing? Nope. Painting? Not happening. Designing anything from scratch? Let’s not even go there. Creativity, at least in the traditional sense, seemed to have skipped me entirely. Or so I thought. The Canva Discovery Recently, I started learning Canva, and suddenly, a whole new world opened up. Playing around with […]
You Can’t Walk to Coffee in the Suburbs
For some people, happiness is a quiet backyard. For others, it’s the ability to roll out of bed, take ten steps, and find themselves in a cozy café where the barista knows their order. If you’re in the latter group, you might understand why so many people are making their way back to city living. […]
The Unwritten Rules of Borrowing (And How to Get Your Stuff Back)
Borrowing is an ancient tradition—right up there with fire and the wheel. Your neighbor borrows a cup of sugar. A friend borrows your favorite book. Your cousin borrows your car (and returns it with the gas light on). But as we all know, lending things out can sometimes feel like a one-way street, where your […]
Homebuyer Alert: FHLB Grant Funds Are BACK!
Great news for Maryland homebuyers—FHLB Grant Funds return March 3rd, but they won’t last long! ✅ Up to $15,000 for First-Time or Non-First-Time Buyers✅ Up to $17,500 for First-Time Buyers (Income <80% AMI)✅ Up to $20,000 for Educators, First Responders & More! This is NOT a loan—it’s a grant! That means you don’t have to […]
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