Most adults don’t have a lot of specifications for the kind of home they want to live in when first moving out. But as you move on in life and start a family, that quickly changes. When your family expands, your needs change, and you need to look for a bigger home.
Whether you’re having your first child or your children are getting more siblings, your home will have to adjust to the needs of its new members.
Investing in a new home is both exciting and daunting. Each person has different needs and many things need to be taken into consideration when you make this decision.
To make sure you that you don’t get overwhelmed in the process, here are all the things you need to remember when buying the ideal home for your kids.
Is it child-proof yet?
What potential does the home have to be child-proofed? Or is it child-proofed already? Depending on how old your children are when you’re shifting, there are certain features you should keep an eye out for.
For example, how many stories is the house? How many staircases are there and do they all have to be gated? In case of toddlers, do you have a garage space to keep their strollers and other bulky equipment like car seats, cribs (for when they outgrow them)?
How good are your storage options?
With children, no amount of storage space is enough. If you want your home to always look magazine-ready, then clutter is your biggest enemy.
To be able to get rid of clutter easily, you need easily accessibly closet space and other storage options in the lounge area. Making sure that the storage space is easy for your kids to reach out to is also very important. When you teach your kids to clean up after themselves, they’ll need to have access to the closet spaces and drawers.
Can you have maximum family time together?
Most parents prefer an open floor plan, where the whole family can spend quality time together. If family time is your top priority, then having an open floor plan where you can work together in the kitchen or enjoy games in the living area together is ideal.
Outdoorsy parents will want to have campouts in the backyard or work on building projects together. In that case, look for a house with a backyard.
Neighborhood?
Don’t forget to check out if the neighborhood is family friendly. Also, check out how far the commute to your work and school will be. Are there good daycare places nearby? How further will you be from close family and friends? Are grocery stores and parks accessible?
It can be easy to get perplexed with so many options. Here at Top Team Homes, our Top listing agents Lemoyne PA can help you find the home that checks all the boxes for you. We offer consulting services free of cost as well. Contact us to meet our Lemoyne PA realtors at your earliest convenience.