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How a Baby Effects your Home Search
In my last blog on real estate in Chicago and the North Shore suburbs mentioned that I recently became a father for the third time. I would like to focus on what questions arise when preparing to purchase a home when you are expecting and what to look for to make the first year as enjoyable for you as it should be.
First of all, it is far easier on your family to move prior to having a child. I recommend giving yourself at least 2 months to become acquainted with a new house. If you chose to wait, put your search on hold and resume once the baby is around 3 months old. This enables you to have time to focus on what is important and not add stress to your life that comes with searching for a new home.
A few things to think about when searching for a new home with a newborn on the way (or already here!):
1. Can you walk anywhere from your new home? Is there a park or a café nearby? Being able to put the baby in a stroller and get out of the house will literally save you at times!
a. This can be an important factor when deciding to purchase a condo in a densely populated area, such as Lincoln Park, or a home in the suburbs, such as Wilmette.
2. Is there a garage? From personal experience it is more difficult to lug a baby in and out of a car when it is parked on the street. Unfortunately, a garage is a luxury for many of us.
3. Does the house have a decent sized family room? You will be spending an inordinate amount of time in this room, so make sure that it fits your taste.
Please contact me with questions regarding real estate and how to find the perfect home with a newborn.
Lincoln Park
Why move to Lincoln Park? The answers are endless. From its nearly perfect north side location to the amazing diversity in housing and family demographics, it is consistently viewed as one of the top neighborhoods in Chicago to live in.
University students, recent graduates, both new and experienced families and young professionals are able to enjoy the amenities that Lincoln Park offers, which include a multitude of restaurants and nightlife options, proximity to the lake and North Avenue Beach, easy access to the loop and museum campus and top rated schools.
Lincoln Park offers a variety of housing options, most notably its single family homes that average in price around $1,000,000.
Lincoln Park Real Estate Listings are updated on this site daily.
Please contact me for information or listings in Lincoln Park.
