As parents, we always do our best to provide everything to our children within our means (some even when it’s out of reach). Many times, parents make decision to buy or sell real estate because of the children. Some of my personal experiences with my clients have been:
- Moving to a better school district
- Parents divorce, and need to sell their home. But each of them buy a home in the same designated school – to try cause minimal disruption to their already chaotic lives.
- Parents move across country to come to Frisco and Plano school districts because we have very good Special Education programs in public schools, equivalent to private education where they are at. Private special education programs are very expensive.
Many families time their move, their buying and selling of real estate based on the school calendar. Hence in Frisco TX, just like most parts of the country, the majority of the home sales are conducted between end of May through August.
One of the big concerns when “moving” for parents is how well the child(ren) will do in school. Will they get used to the place? Will they find new friends easily?
I’m not a child psychologist so the observations I am about to make is solely just based on observing other children as well as having children of my own.
In general, I think children are very resilient. Far more resilient than what we give them credit for. Many times, I think parents over-think things, creating false fears in their minds. I think children make friends easier than adults because they do not carry all that baggage with them. They are pure. When they are happy, they show it. When they are sad, they show it too. It’s us adults over-thinking most of the time.
Most of the time, my child is just as happy where he is at, as long as he is with us. It didn’t matter to him if i was a 3-bedroom 1,500 sqft house where things and people crammed into spaces, or 3 people in a 4,000 sqft home with media and gamerooms and a few extra unused bedrooms. Sometimes, even in a hospital bedroom with 4 walls just suffice!!!
Kids and real estate. They are more resilient than we give them credit for.
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Original Post found at: Kids and Real Estate
It is, after all, mostly the qualities of the family in the house (and maybe the inate nature of the kid him/herself) that makes the difference....not the quality, size or location of the house...or the school.
Loreena,
We feel fortunate that our kids had a private education before their college years. Good school districts really do make the difference... g
I would agree that kids are best suited to adapt to the environment they are put into. Being able to make friends and get use to a new situation.
Loreena, I think with younger children especially friends of similar ages in the neighborhood are a vital concern besides good schools.
Kids do indeed rebound quickly in new situations. We see a lot of market movement in the summer in Albuquerque as well. Great post Loreena.
Hi Loreena,
Kids and the schools they attend are one of the biggest concerns my buyers have. Many decisions are made around the school districts. And some parents are switching from private school to public schools to save money but want to be in the best public school district.
Best of success to you this year!
No matter what when the kid gets to be 16 or younger if they are a "prodigy" they are going to want to be with their friends and you know nothing. So the area should be parent friendly also. I have seen so many people have their kids out grow what their parents thought would be something they would like for ever. Like the post thanks
I have to agree. We are about to move and I feel like my only school age child will adapt just fine :) All our kids are excited about the move, picked out their rooms, etc. They are definitely resilient as long as they have us for love and support. Hope this all lasts through the teenage years...
I agree...kids adapt...AND they take big clues from parents who can lead the way with a positive attitude.