Pros and Cons of Living Near a Freeway

Pros and Cons of Living Near a Freeway - Close-up of a freeway

People always consider location when they buy a new home. Different families have different needs, such as the neighborhood, the schools, or the proximity to work and places where they need to shop. Others want to be in a busier part of town. Some homes are located near a freeway. There are advantages and drawbacks … Read more

What Does 2.5 Bathrooms Mean?

What Does 2.5 Bathrooms Mean? - Half Bathroom

Whether you are looking for a new home or you want to rent a vacation home, you have probably seen the term 2.5 bathrooms. People often wonder what that means. It can be unclear and lead people to imagine a child’s bathroom or a half-size bathroom. 2.5 bathrooms describes a home that has two full … Read more

How Far Is a Block?

How Far Is a Block? - Blocks in a city

When people ask how far something is that is within walking distance, most answers refer to blocks. This is even more the case in cities, but it can happen in suburban areas as well. A block is a stretch of houses or buildings that reach a cross street on each side. The distance of a … Read more

How Often Does Google Update Street View?

How Often Does Google Update Street View? - Recording car

Our planet is very vast. There are endless miles of roads, paths, and trails that would be almost impossible to count on this planet. The cartographic work to gather this information is unimaginable. The list of places that we do not know is endless. Because of this collective need, Google Street View was born. Google … Read more