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Is Your Home Ready for Baby?
Get the Right Answer to Remodeling Your Home or Moving to a New One
Size of Your Current Home
Is your current home large enough to add a nursery that can later be easily converted to a child's bedroom or a playroom? What about two nurseries? Couples just starting a family should also consider how many children are in their future. "Thoughtful planning about the ultimate family size is an important factor in the remodel or move equation," Fritschen says. "If the size of your home is cramping your style now, and the thought of a nursery or play room imposing upon the existing space isn't appealing, then you should considering making a change."
Neighborhood
Do you like your neighbors? How are the schools in the area? Many parents buy homes in neighborhoods with the best schools and lots of kids around. If you love your neighborhood and plan to stay in your home for at least five years, then remodeling may be the better option for you. If you aren't satisfied with the neighborhood and feel that it is not the best place to raise your kids, then moving may be the right decision.
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