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- Are the local schools reputable?
- Are there other families in the neighborhood?
- Are the bedrooms all on the same floor?
- Is crime a problem in this neighborhood?
- Is there a lot of traffic on the street?
- Does the home have a bonus room or basement?
- Is there a family room?
- Are there playgrounds and other recreational amenities nearby?
- Who are the neighbors?
- Does the home have steep stairs?
- Is the layout of the home conducive to children?
- Will the kids have to share a bedroom and/or bathroom?
- Does the house have a swimming pool or is it located near a body of water?
- Does the home have a decent backyard?
- Is there a fence around the property?
- Moving soon?
15 Questions to Ask When Buying a Home with Kids
House hunting for your dream home is time-consuming and stressful enough without adding babies and kids into the mix. Whether your child is one or 16 years old, we know there are numerous considerations to make when buying a home with kids. Fortunately, there are ways you can make the home buying experience more efficient without having to waste countless hours touring properties and attending open houses. The best way to speed up the home buying process is by pre-screening a house before you ever step foot inside. After all, it takes time and effort to arrange a showing, find a babysitter and tour a home with your real estate agent. Instead, we recommend asking yourself (and your Realtor) these 15 questions about the property prior to touring and buying a home with kids.
Are the local schools reputable?
Are there other families in the neighborhood?
Are the bedrooms all on the same floor?
Is crime a problem in this neighborhood?
Is there a lot of traffic on the street?
Does the home have a bonus room or basement?
Is there a family room?
Are there playgrounds and other recreational amenities nearby?
Who are the neighbors?
Does the home have steep stairs?
Is the layout of the home conducive to children?
Does the house have a swimming pool or is it located near a body of water?
Does the home have a decent backyard?
Is there a fence around the property?
Moving soon?
So you evaluated the home’s features, made an offer and bought a home. Congrats! Now all you have to do is plan out your upcoming move. Fortunately, Moving.com can help. We know that planning a move with kids is stressful, which is why we’ve created our own Moving With Kids Checklist to help you plan and organize the move. Need help finding movers? We can assist with that too. To find a reliable moving company, check Moving.com’s extensive network of movers. Our website makes it easy to find and book the best moving company for the job. All relocation companies in our network are licensed and insured, so you can rest assured that your move will be in good hands.