Meet the neighbors whose unique tradition started during COVID, a time when so many of us were craving connection. What began as a simple way to stay connected during isolation has now become a neighborhood tradition that’s here to stay.
Hey everyone! We are u/Rocket, a founding moderator of r/beagoodneighbor
This is our new home for all things related to building, sharing, and celebrating what it actually means to be a good neighbor. In a world where stories about "neighbors from hell" tend to dominated (there's even a whole subreddit for it), we wanted to create a space that shifts the focus back to what's often overlooked: the everyday people next door who make our lives easier, safer, and more connected in quiet, meaningful ways.
Our hope is that this community not only highlights those positive stories but also inspires more people to show up for the people around them. Whether it’s sharing thoughtful ideas, simple acts of kindness, or ways to pay it forward, this space is about encouraging everyone to build stronger neighborhoods and become the kind of neighbor others are grateful to have.
We’re excited to have you join us!
What to post
Post anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring about neighbors and neighborhood life. For example:
Community vibe
This space is about how we treat the people who live closest to us. Our neighbors are often the first people we turn to in small moments of need – and the ones we see in passing every day without always realizing the impact they have.
We want this to be a community rooted in empathy, patience, and appreciation for those everyday relationships. Please speak to each other with kindness, give people the benefit of the doubt when you can, and remember that good neighbors aren’t perfect – they’re just people showing up for each other in small, consistent ways.
How to get started
Introduce a neighbor you think is a good neighbor. It could be someone who checked in on you, helped in a tough moment, keeps their space welcoming, or simply makes the neighborhood feel a little more like home.
Even a short story counts – this is about noticing and appreciating the people around us.
Thanks
Thanks for being part of the very first wave. Together, let’s make r/beagoodneighbor a place that highlights the neighbors who quietly make a big difference every day.
In honor of Mother’s Day, it’s worth reflecting on how deeply moms shape our understanding of what “home” really means. For some, home is about love and the people within it. For others, it’s about stability, safety, or building something entirely your own.
What did your mom teach you about what makes a house a home? Would love to hear your stories in the comments 💐
Research suggests many eligible veterans may not be using VA home loan benefits not because they don’t qualify, but because of persistent gaps in awareness, confusion around eligibility, and outdated assumptions about how VA loans work. In many cases, veterans simply aren’t being given clear, timely information about what they’ve earned through service. Misconceptions that VA loans are harder to close, less competitive, or limited in use continue to circulate, even though they often don’t reflect current reality. Perceived stigma within parts of the housing market may also add unnecessary friction.
For benefits specifically designed to remove barriers to homeownership, the lack of consistent education and outreach means too many veterans are only learning about their options after the fact. Closing the gap here comes down to clearer education early in the home buying journey, better guidance at the point of need, and more consistent messaging across the industry so veterans aren’t left piecing it together on their own.
Beyond the VA home loan itself, there are also several programs that can support veterans in different ways throughout the home buying process:
At Rocket Mortgage, we aim to help eligible veterans better understand available home financing options. For those who’ve gone through the process, what information was missing early on that would have made things easier?
Rocket Mortgage is a VA-approved lender, not endorsed or sponsored by the Dept. of Veterans Affairs or any government agency.
Program availability, eligibility requirements, and benefits vary.
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From software engineering and machine learning to mobile development and site reliability, Rocket is building real-world technology that impacts millions while offering strong benefits, career growth, and a people-first culture.
Explore open roles here: Rocket Technology Careers
For those in tech seeking meaningful work, innovation, and leadership opportunities, this could be a strong next move. Whether you're actively job searching or just exploring what’s out there, there are roles spanning remote and on-site opportunities.
What area of tech are you currently in—or hoping to break into next? 👇
Lately buyers are saying the prices of homes (not just rates) is what’s really keeping them from buying. Curious what this sub thinks
We’re trying something a little different here — breaking down real home buying situations with full transparency.
This is a real scenario (details slightly adjusted for privacy):
The question:
Should they buy this house right now, or wait?
Here’s the honest breakdown:
Where this gets tricky:
They’re worried prices will keep rising if they wait — but buying now could stretch them thin.
We’ll share what we’d typically recommend, but we’re more interested in how this community sees it.
What would you do in this situation?
Buy now, wait, or walk away?
Hi r/IAmA . I’m Shane Boon, a mortgage expert at Rocket Mortgage with over 20
years’ experience. I’ve dedicated my career to helping people refinance during big
life changes like divorce, new jobs, growing families, or just trying to make smarter
financial decisions.
I’ll be hosting an AMA this at 10AM.
Happy to get into things like:
· When refinancing actually makes sense
· How people use their equity
· The difference between HELOCs and refis
· How major life changes can impact your mortgage strategy
Proof:
