Lauren Baier Kim is a freelance writer based near Princeton, N.J. She previously worked for The Wall Street Journal Online Network as a senior editor of real estate, and as the managing editor of Unique Homes, a luxury real estate magazine. Kim has written real estate, personal finance, and home and garden articles for The Wall Street Journal and regional publications, and got her start working as a reporter for a group of community newspapers.
My family and I live near Princeton, N.J. The neighbors on our cul-de-sac are all very friendly, and several of us have children about the same age. We get together regularly for playdates and dinners. Also, the elementary school, a park and downtown are a short walk away."