Finding a Home for your Growing Family

If your next home purchase involves the need for a property for your growing family, you will likely want to make sure the home you purchase has plenty of room as your family grows and changes. Because of this, you will likely want to consider a number of important factors:

• More bedrooms – More bedrooms is likely one of the most important considerations when looking for a home for your growing family. But bedroom size may be important, as well, particularly if you envision your children may be sharing bedrooms.
• More bathrooms – One of the biggest concerns for growing families is the number of bathrooms, for obvious reasons. But bathroom placement may also be a consideration. For example, a jack-and-jill bathroom may be ideal when your children are smaller, but may limit their privacy as they grow. In addition, you may want the privacy of an en suite master bathroom and another bathroom to accommodate your children.
• Larger and/or safer lot – Although a larger lot may be ideal for a growing family, the safety of the lot may be more important. For example, you may want to make sure the lot is away from other homes or traffic or that it features a fenced backyard for your small children. In addition, you may also want to consider the work needed for the upkeep of a large lot.
• Location – For many families with children, the location of Ponte Vedra homes is of the utmost importance. Some considerations to consider include: the location of the home from the area’s schools; the location of the home from the bus stop; the street your children would have to walk to get to the bus stop or school; and the transportation time from the home to the school.
• Home safety – The layout of the home is often a concern for families of small children. Some of the things to consider may include: steep staircases, open loft spaces, and open living spaces that baby gates cannot accommodate. Baby-proofing a home can be difficult for some types of home designs, so consider the ability to effectively protect your small children as you look at different homes for sale.