Housing Market Vocabulary

noun a residential area on the outskirts of a city or town

• The suburb is known for its well-maintained parks and tree-lined streets.
• I love living in the suburb because it's so peaceful and quiet.
• The suburb is where all the cool kids hang out.
• In the grand scheme of things, the suburb represents a sense of security and comfort.

noun a person who lives in a suburb

adjective relating to or characteristic of a suburb

• The suburban neighborhood was known for its well-maintained lawns and tree-lined streets.
• I grew up in a suburban area with lots of families and kids playing outside.
• Let's head to the suburban mall for some shopping and food.
• Her mind was like a suburban maze, full of winding thoughts and hidden corners.

adjective Describing a location or area that is not rural, meaning it is urban or suburban in nature.

• The new infrastructure project aims to improve connectivity in non-rural areas.
• They finally installed high-speed internet in the non-rural parts of town.
• I prefer living in non-rural areas because there's more to do.
• Her mind was like a bustling city, always active and never in a non-rural state.

noun the quality of being affordable; the ability to be purchased or obtained within one's financial means

• The government is working on policies to improve the affordability of housing for low-income families.
• I always look for sales and discounts to improve the affordability of my shopping.
• I can't go out to eat at fancy restaurants, I need to focus on the affordability of my meals.
• In order to achieve success, we must consider the affordability of our decisions in the long run.