5 Features Young Families Should Value in a New Home

Purchasing your first home is an exciting time! You and your partner may be looking for a space to grow into, or you may already have little ones in tow. Regardless of how much space you need up front – whether it’s a humble footprint or a mighty mansion – finding the right home to begin your life together is a major decision. With so many factors to weigh, here are five key features that young families should value in a new home. 

One Size Does Not Fit All

The size of your first home will depend a lot on your budget for a monthly mortgage payment and your savings for the down payment. Then there’s the question of timing: how quickly do you need to close? If you are still thinking about having children, you may have some time to save up and clearly define your ideas. This sort of flexibility is advantageous to young families when leveraged appropriately. Consider how quickly you want to grow your family, then decide how much house that family will need.

Do Your Due Diligence

Once you’ve settled on an approximate square footage as you’re searching for your new home, you will want to keep your costs as low as possible. Find out as much as you can about the condition and history of your potential abode. When was the roof last replaced? The siding? How much electrical work needs to be done? Plumbing? Finding out what you can beforehand gives you the ability to decide which projects you are willing to take on and which you want to avoid. This crucial step will save you time and money in a phase of your life where you will want to be more present than ever.

The Kitchen: Heartbeat of the Home

Everything in your home flows through the kitchen. Those quiet cups of coffee in the morning. The dinners made with love. These memories will be the ones you cherish most as your young family grows in your new home. While everyone has their own version of the perfect kitchen, finding one that is ready for you to focus on the life you’re building – rather than building the kitchen itself – might be the right decision for you and your family. If you have a renovation budget and a specific vision in mind, then that direction can be exciting as well.

More Than Just Four Walls

While the space inside your home will have a major impact on the renovations you make and ultimately how long you decide to stay, the space outside can make a major impact as well. If you already have a four legged member of your family, or if you would like to add one, having some extra yard space will go a long way. Plus, you can make it entirely your own with just a weekend or two of hard work. A comfortable outdoor area gives you another space to entertain and more room to make lifelong memories with your young family.

Adventure Without Leaving the Neighborhood

Choosing a neighborhood that has the right mix of essentials and amenities will keep you close to home while still giving your family some variety. Living near your local grocery store saves you time and money, while ample park space fosters physical activity and connecting with your neighbors.

If You’re Ready, Dane Jensen Will Get You Home

If you and your partner are ready to start writing the next chapters in your story, you can trust Dane Jensen Realty to help you find the right home for you. Whatever you want (or don’t want) in your new home, we can help you get your search started. Together, we will get you home.