Financial

Progressive neighborhoods like Fallbrook offer many potential long-term financial benefits. Increased home resale values, for example. Even reduced health care costs. But here’s one immediate benefit. According to AAA, it costs an average of $7,800 a year to operate a vehicle. In terms of home ownership, every car a household sheds could be converted to mortgage payments on $90,000 of home value. With daily needs (and even jobs) within walking distance, you might be able to trade in that extra car for even more house.