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POSTED: Monday, Jul. 09, 2007
How to ... Buy a kid-friendly home
Consider a cul-de-sac for your future family
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- “School district should be your number-one priority,” says Jay Reilly, a real estate agent with Windermere Real Estate and a Bellingham resident for the past 16 years. “Research which jurisdiction you want your children to enter and find a home in a corresponding neighborhood.” Much of that research can be done on the Internet, as most school districts have Web sites that allow you to research district boundaries and provide information on school performance.
- Your choice of a home for your future family should definitely be influenced by the neighborhood itself, says Reilly. “Is it a safe environment? If so, opt for a cul-de-sac if possible, and choose a home with a back yard. After that, look for amenities in the house that correspond with your needs and price range.”
- Consider the number of bedrooms you anticipate requiring for your family, advises Mike Minninger, a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Miller-Arnason who has lived in Bellingham all his life.
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“Once they get older, kids tend to have quite a bit of toys and other things, so being able to keep their stuff in a playroom is handy. A basement makes a great recreational room or playroom, and a second bathroom is also ideal when you have kids.”
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