{"id":3072,"date":"2018-11-14T09:03:36","date_gmt":"2018-11-14T15:03:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flagshipinsuranceservices.com\/?p=1295"},"modified":"2020-04-27T07:56:31","modified_gmt":"2020-04-27T12:56:31","slug":"home-buying-for-a-future-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flagshipinsuranceservices.com\/index.php\/2018\/11\/14\/home-buying-for-a-future-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Home buying for a future family"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are plenty of elements to consider when making the decision to buy a home, but those considerations shift slightly if a buyer wants to begin a family in the house. After all, parents with young kids have different needs than a single homebuyer. Here are a few things to think about when choosing a home for your growing family.<br \/>\n<strong>1. How much house can you afford?<\/strong><br \/>\nBefore you begin your house hunt, set your budget and get pre-approval for a mortgage. With the extra expenses homeownership creates, plus the costs associated with a baby \u2014 diapers, food, toys, and more \u2014 we suggest beginning your home search with a budget well below the maximum of your pre-approval. This will give you breathing room should you and your family need it.<br \/>\n<strong>2. How are the schools?<\/strong><br \/>\nIdentify high-ranking school districts and focus your search within those districts. Once your kids are school age, you can rest assured in the knowledge that you\u2019re in the right place. Find everything you need to know about local schools by researching online.<br \/>\nPlus, when it comes time to move again, a house in a top-rated school district may sell quicker and at a higher price than homes in surrounding areas.<br \/>\n<strong>3. What\u2019s on your home wish list? <\/strong><br \/>\nOnce you\u2019ve found a few neighborhoods in great school districts, you can begin to narrow your search further with a list of preferences based on your lifestyle. In addition to the more obvious criteria like the number of bedrooms and square footage, consider whether you\u2019d like to sleep close to your kids or if a master on the main floor would work better. Look at storage space, staircases, the backyard, and the layout of the living areas (and if they can be easily baby-gated). If you\u2019re planning on watching your kids grow up in this house, ask yourself if the home meets not only your current needs but your future requirements, too.<br \/>\nYou could also look for a property to expand or remodel based on your future family\u2019s needs \u2014 for example, one that has a basement you could finish or an attic you could repurpose.<br \/>\n<strong>4. Do you like the neighborhood?<\/strong><br \/>\nVisit the homes on your shortlist to get the whole story about a house and the surrounding area. In addition to a home tour, check out the neighborhood and the road the home is on. If you have time, take a stroll to get a feel for what it would be like to live there. Can you imagine you and your family growing up here \u2014 playing with the neighbors, trick-or-treating in the fall, or building forts in the backyard? There\u2019s no right answer, just the right answer for your family.<br \/>\nWith these four questions answered, you\u2019ll be well on your way to choosing the home that incorporates all of your needs \u2014 now and in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are plenty of elements to consider when making the decision to buy a home, but those considerations shift slightly if a buyer wants to begin a family in the house. 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