Selling Your Home with a Baby on the Way? Consider your home needs for space, schools and traffic We’re expecting our first child soon, and so we’re looking to get a bigger place. What do I need to know? Congratulations! Whether it’s a boy or a girl, parents-to-be often start looking for a bigger home when there’s a baby on the way. And just like having a baby, buying a home can lead to a long to-do list. Especially when you already live in a home that first must be sold — there’s a lot to think about. Before you embark on the house hunt, think carefully about what you’re looking for. Now that you’re going to have a child, your priorities will probably be different than when you bought your current home. First of all, how much space do you need? If you are going to have more kids in the future, it might be worthwhile to plan ahead so you don’t have to move again. Or maybe you’ll need space for other family members who will be helping with childcare. Also, think about the kind of neighbourhood you want to live…
