If you have a growing family, there are many additional concerns to keep in minding when buying real estate. Whether you are interested in Indio homes for sale or another part of Palm Springs, there’s more to consider than square footage and how many bedrooms a house has. If you’re looking for your dream property in Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells or another part of California, here are a few things to keep in mind.
- The future. Take stock of your future plans. Are you going to have more children? Do you have a boy and a girl? Do you want there to be a guest bathroom that is separate from the children’s bathroom? Does your family have pets? What size backyard are you looking for? And a common question that crosses the minds of those looking at Indio homes for sale: do you want a pool? Be thorough in assessing your needs and be realistic about what is available within the constraints of your budget.
- The school system. How close is the home you’re looking at to schools? Does the public school system meet your children’s needs or will you need to find a private school? What is the student-teacher ratio at the schools you are interested in and how do the students’ test scores rank?
- The neighborhood. Just like adults need work/life balance, children need a balance of school and play. How close are the parks and playgrounds? What type of extracurricular activities do your children want to pursue? You may want to assess the proximity of dance classes or a gymnastics school, as well as nearby sports programs, football fields, basketball courts and baseball diamonds. Another thing to consider is access to swimming pools, hiking trails, horse stables for those interested in horseback riding and places for safe bicycling.
If you do some research, you’re sure to find the perfect home for your entire family. If you’re ready to get the process started, click here to see listings of property in Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells and other areas of the Coachella Valley.