Joy Mielke moved to Prospect-Lefferts Gardens in Brooklyn with her husband and two children serveral year ago, having previously lived in San Francisco and Tokyo; two of the world’s most notable urban settings. She has since settled in the neighborhood cited as "Brooklyn's best-kept secret". Regularly walking, playing and eating in the Flatbush-Ditmas area, she has first-hand knowledge of the latest trends in this neighborhood. Moving to Brooklyn is a no-brainer if you're looking for bigger spaces and more affordable living. With proximity to family-friendly areas like Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Zoo, Botanical Garden and Children's Museum, Flatbush-Ditmas is ideal for young couples and families who want to stay close to Manhattan but still live a full life with room to breathe. The three words to describe Joy's work ethic are promptness, honesty and fun — because looking for a home should be fun.