Tuesday, December 12, 2006
What is Family Real Estate Anyway??
Labels: az real estate, family neighborhoods, family real estate, phoenix real estate
Like most families, our day begins with breakfast. Of course, dodging flying oatmeal isn’t an issue for most families. For us, it’s an almost daily occurrence. As breakfast ends and the boys are let loose on the backyard, I find myself grateful for several aspects of my home. I love that it’s only three steps from the high chair to the sink. I love how the back door opens to the kitchen tile instead of the living room carpet -- boys tend to track in stuff like mud, grass, and the occasional creepy crawly thing. The list goes on…
These aspects directly affect our everyday lifestyle. I have found that when my clients keep their family lifestyle in mind, without getting distracted by the model furniture or the gourmet appliances, they are able to find their perfect home. The best part is the lack of buyer’s remorse.
Isn’t that the worst feeling? You’ve gone through this stressful and expensive endeavor of buying a new home. You are finally done and settle in. Well, you try to, but you realize there is absolutely no storage for your three teenagers’ sports equipment. Or you wake up the first night to the baby crying because the air conditioner is right outside her window.
Instead of chancing that lack of sleep, take the time to think about what is crucial in your day-to-day life. Is it the walk in the morning before the kids are up that keeps you sane? A community with walking trails would probably mean a lot. Does the constant pounding of a basketball drive you mad? You might need a community court around the corner instead of a garage hoop.
Even families without children can benefit from keeping their family lifestyle in the forefront. I’ll use my newlywed friends as an example. They just bought the cutest little puppy. He reminds me a lot of my toddler. They both drool, both of them have trouble stopping before hitting the screen door, and don’t even get me started on the bladder issues. My friends and their puppy make a very sweet family. While looking for a home for them, we had certain criteria in mind: proximity to a dog park, tile floors to stay cool, and a safe backyard. An added bonus, a closet door that securely shuts to keep Fluffy away from the shoes.
These are just a few examples of how family lifestyle real estate can help your home hunt become enjoyable and more satisfying in the end. House hunting itself can be overwhelming and confusing. By keeping your day to day lifestyle in mind, you can easily find a home that feels like you, with or without the oatmeal. Duck!
Elena Thurston, Family Realtor @ 2:15 PM
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Name: Elena Thurston, Family Realtor
Home: Gilbert, Arizona, United States
About Me: My passion is Family Real Estate. Families need more than just a nice house, they need a neighborhood and community where they can give and receive a feeling of home. I am one of the rare Arizona natives. I received my bachelors degree at Arizona State University and my real estate license at Arizona School of Real Estate and Business.
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