Homes and Schools

It all starts innocently enough.

You start looking at homes on the Internet, then in the Sunday paper;  you might even stop by an Open House or a new home development.

Suddenly, the bug has you!

It's time to buy the next home!

If you have children, the schools will play a big role in how well your family fares.

And if you don't have children, you should know that the schools also play a big role in how your home's equity will do over time.

There is a symbiotic relationship between the enviable equity gain in neighborhoods that are served by good schools, and good schools created by strong neighborhoods. A wonderful exchange.

For those of you with children, you are probably of the mindset that you want the BEST schools for YOUR KIDS, whether they be public or private schools.

School Shopping Tips

You may find it easier to learn about the schools before shopping for your next home.

Doing so, will keep your homes shopping trips in a well defined area.

Doing so will also keep you from falling in love with a home that is in the wrong school district.

How will you choose your next home as it relates to your children's school?

My suggestion is to hire a Realtor that is school savvy.

How do you find one?  Just ask us:)

Then, jump right in.

Your Realtor should be able to guide you to the right resources, much of it online.

As you know, each child is different; yours may be a bookworm, an athlete, or a drama queen/king...maybe you have one of each!

You know better than anyone else does, what you expect your schools to provide for your kids, so do the research on your own as well.

Use the Internet, speak with other parents, check out the schools individual web site.

Be hands on!

Did you know that you can even get a guided tour of the school?

Many schools have  parents that volunteer and specialize in the school tour.

These volunteers will give you a great overview of the school, you can choose to do this with or without your children present.

Call the school you are interested in and if they offer it, get yourself on the schedule!

Continue with area research on various recreational activities and their availability.

What works well for one family's set of values, may not work well for your family at all. Ever.