We've always gotten along with our neighbors, but don't interact a whole ton. Though we own our home, the neighborhood is about 50/50 renters and owners, and the renters usually leave after a one-year lease.
Funny thing though, every single neighbor that came by to say hello while we were moving in had the same conversation-starter: how happy they were that the crazy old lady had finally left the neighborhood.
Before we were married, my husband and his two roommates used to have an older male neighbor who would mow their lawn for them every two weeks uninvited, and the only thing he ever asked in return was that they and their friends not park in front of his house. He was a nice guy, I always made sure everyone remembered the parking rule.
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