As the mercury climbs, many folks are escaping the heat by heading to the nation's lakes. We ranked the best lake towns for home buyers. Realtor.com Team, provided by Published 5:00 am CDT, Monday, July 9, 2018 Photo: Csfotoimages/iStock Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Photo: Csfotoimages/iStock Top 10 Lake Towns of 2018: Fantasy Waterfront Retreats at Bargain-Basement Prices 1 / 1 Back to Gallery What makes a great lake town? A lovely, inspiring, and beckoning body of water? Check. A cool, relaxing vibe with plenty of splashy and nonsplashy extracurriculars? Check. Affordable and irresistible housing a short hop from the water? Yes, please! When the mercury starts soaring across the U.S., more folks get the urge to turn fantasies of shore living into reality. And why not? Lakefront housing … [Read more...] about Top 10 Lake Towns of 2018: Fantasy Waterfront Retreats at Bargain-Basement Prices
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Miami Beach Named As a Top Ten STEM City in America
—Recognized Out of 2,000 Cities by Livability.com — If asked to use one word to describe Miami Beach, a majority of people would almost instinctively respond with fun, sun or sand. However, the coastal community also proudly boasts STEM among its defining characteristics. The City of Miami Beach was recently named one of the Top 10 Best Cities for STEM Workers in 2018 by Livability.com. Led by employment within the medical professional, nearly 13 percent of all the jobs within the tropical metropolis are STEM-related. With a median income of more than $80,000, these valuable jobs pay nearly twice as much as the City’s overall median income. “Science, math, engineering and technology are no longer the so-called careers of the future, they are relevant and fundamental to tackling the most pressing issues of today,” noted Mayor Dan Gelber. “As we continue to combat climate change and work toward progressing in other key areas, our … [Read more...] about Miami Beach Named As a Top Ten STEM City in America
Milwaukee was named the No. 10 worst city in the U.S. Here’s why that’s bunk
Lainey Seyler Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Published 5:26 p.m. UTC Jun 13, 2018 24/7 Wall Street ranked Milwaukee as one of the United States' worst cities to live in. We came in at the 10 spot, right after Baltimore. Detroit was No. 1. To which we respond, good, don't come here. We'll keep our fresh water lake access, craft beers and affordable housing to ourselves, thank you very much. The rankings were based on infrastructure, median home value, health, crime rate, leisure, environment, poverty rate and education level (the percentage of the city population with at least a bachelor's degree). That makes all the sense because New York City's population size and median home value make it an extremely livable city. And can you imagine living next door to someone who didn't graduate from a four-year college? Downright unbearable. RELATED: Bucket list: 25 top things to do in Milwaukee Here are some things that should be taken into account when you're talking about … [Read more...] about Milwaukee was named the No. 10 worst city in the U.S. Here’s why that’s bunk
Albany named a Top 10 city for college grads
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To find America’s most livable city, look west
If you're looking for a new U.S. city to call home -- perhaps one that lets you truly appreciate the infrastructural comforts of a mature post-industrial country -- try Honolulu. Hawaii's capital was ranked the most "livable" U.S. city on the Economist's annual ranking, coming in at No. 17. Washington, D.C., was the next-highest, at No. 30, followed by Boston, Chicago and Miami. Before they are ranked, cities on the list are scored out of 100, with 100 being ideal and 1 intolerable, and evaluated on factors like health care, environment, infrastructure and overall stability. Honolulu is in the highest position it's ever been in, said Jon Copestake, the livability survey's editor. But some cities stateside have lately seen their scores dinged thanks to police violence and popular discord. "U.S. scores have certainly declined over the last three or four years," Copestake said. "There's been a greater threat of civil unrest, and we've seen things like mass shootings and incidents of … [Read more...] about To find America’s most livable city, look west