A Survival Guide For House Hunting With Kids

Moving to a new home can be both exciting and difficult, especially for children. Including them in the house hunting process can help ensure that the transition goes smoothly. It’s best not to take the kids to every house you’re considering, but to wait and let them view the major prospects. For those with very young children and babies, it is advisable to hire a baby sitter to either accompany you to the showings or to keep them at home. After all, house hunting can be a daunting job, and requires focus. There will be situations when bringing the younger members of the family along is the only way. Here are a few pointers for those times. Discuss Your Expectations Before you ever begin the trip to view property, have a discussion with your children...

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