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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We did something like this and what I thought was important completely changed once we had kids.  My wants would have been very different if we waited.  That said, we bought in a wonderful neighborhood that we never  have been able to afford otherwise.  [/quote]

Tell me more. What did you think was important before and what changed? My biggest worry is that we'll kick ourselves in 5 years if we don't get into the neighborhood we want now.

-OP[/quote]

NP here. There are many reasons your wants/needs change before/after kids. For us, good schools are a priority as is access to childcare before your kids start school. Parking is important because who wants to schlep crap a few blocks? Having a yard is important. Lower crime rates are important as is access to amenities such as parks, libraries, etc.  Being close to places like a grocery store where you can grab milk is more important than being close to bars. We like to go out to eat just as much as we did before kids, but the types of restaurants have changed. Cheap, fast casual is more important than the latest restaurant.

Layout of house also changes. You look at things like steps differently. I have a friend who can't buy a home with one long staircase, it has to be broken up with a landing. Because her son has epilepsy and she doesn't want him to fall down a long staircase if he has a seizure while on the stairs. She would rather he fall down only a few stairs and have a landing to stop him. I know that this is an extreme example.

Things like layout of bedrooms is more important. When you have kids, many people like their kids on the same level as them. Or want their bedroom between the front door and the kids, in case anyone comes into the house at night they have to pass the parents bedroom first.

Things like busy roads become much more important. When I was single I lived on a busy road and thought nothing of it. Now I would never want to live on that road.[/quote]

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