About Living Places
“Everyone lives somewhere, and sooner or later the suspicion that somewhere else is better disturbs the peace of home.” (Tracy Kidder, Home Town, 2012)
Living Places (www.livingplaces.com) is an extensive digital platform providing in-depth information about residential living in the United States. The website has been continuously online since February, 1997.
Content and Coverage
- Neighborhoods:
- Covers a spectrum from historic neighborhoods with rich cultural backgrounds to modern urban developments and serene suburban areas.
- Includes neighborhood histories, demographic data, local amenities and housing information.
- Housing Types:
- Active Adult/55+ Communities: Focused on living environments tailored for seniors, often with age restrictions and senior-friendly amenities.
- Townhomes: Detailed listings including layouts, HOA fees, and community services.
- Detached Single-Family Homes: Comprehensive listings with features like lot size, home style, and renovation history.
- Condos/Flats: Information on building amenities, condo fees, and location perks.
- New or Updated Listings: Include one-click links where users can find homes for sale and recently sold by neighborhood or town.
Functionality
- Search Function:
- Indexes Allow filtering by state, city, neighborhood types, number of bedrooms/bathrooms, and specific housing types.
- Advanced features like map views showing nearby towns and neighbohoods with links.
- Contact Options:
- Email and phone contacts for general inquiries. email addresses and phine numbers for local agents.
- Connection to real estate agents or brokers for personalized advice or property visits.
Data and Information Reliability
- Source of Information: Data is aggregated from variety of public records, home for sale & sold listings, and direct contributions from real estate professionals. While efforts for accurate information are followed, users are cautioned to perform due diligence before making decisions based on the data provided.
- Real Estate Data:
- Includes historical sales data, current market trends, and property features like square footage, year built, neighborhood street names and amenities.
- Images are sourced from public domain and local real estate experts.
- Keller Williams Affiliation: While significant content is provided by independent Keller Williams Real Estate franchise brokers and agents, the site clarifies it is not officially affiliated with Keller Williams Corporate.
- Citations: Links or references to original data sources or further reading are provided where possible to back up geographical facts, historical anecdotes, or local lore.
User Experience
The website is designed with user navigation in mind:
- Intuitive layout with easy access to different sections.
- Mobile-responsive design for on-the-go browsing.
- Interactive maps and user-friendly filters to narrow down searches.
- Regular updates to keep the content fresh and relevant to market changes.