Posts Tagged: neighbors

House Stories: The Best Places To Live In Lagos State

Lagos without a doubt is the New York and Los Angeles of Nigeria. The city is popular as a hub for private and commercial businesses, as well as the hotspot for the Entertainment Industry in Nigeria. Most people in other states in the country want to move to Lagos for numerous reasons, and we can’t blame them. But we should give them a fair warning…the traffic on Lagos roads is insane.

House Stories: The Pros and Cons of a Homeowners Association

Homeowner’s associations are very useful, especially in urban communities where residents prefer to do things by the book. But just as much as it has its pros, it also has its cons. Think about it. You move into the neighborhood as the latest homeowner on the block. Everything is going well. Your neighbors welcome you, perhaps throw you a small party or send a gift basket, except that most neighbors in cities like Lagos and Abuja would rather mind their business in other to avoid unforeseen problems. Weeks or maybe months into being the newest resident in the neighborhood, you’ve finally settled in and you’re no longer regarded as ‘the new man/woman/family on the block. Good for you. That’s progress.