Do you have children?

If you are currently enjoying the family type of life you'll be looking for a specific type of Bothell neighborhood. There are specific neighborhoods that are more suitable for families than others and it is important that you target these areas when you are performing a home search.

Bothell Schools

You'll want a nearby school in Bothell that has an excellent reputation. You'll want a community center with programs for children, neighborhood parks and a community family spirit.

Your main concern, however, when you are looking for Bothell real estate when you have a child is safety. In the United States there is a National Alert Registry for sex offenders that can be accessed. This should be done first to make sure that there are no sex-offenders in the immediate area.

In Canada, there is no such registry with open access, but you can still find out if there are any halfway houses in the neighborhood you are interested in. These houses are not lit up with a big sign announcing that criminals that have just been released from jail are currently residing there. They are unnoticed buildings that look just like a part of the community.

Family spirit

If you move into a neighborhood that is full of other families you will be able to feel the community spirit that is alive and child-oriented.

Children will be playing in their yards, you may see youngsters riding up and down the sidewalks on their bicycles and parents will be gathered in a friendly group discussing the latest neighborhood news. This is the type of atmosphere you should be looking for when shopping for a Bothell home for you and your family.

Living in Bothell

Your Bothell real estate agent has more details about community safety and the family oriented parts of Bothell.  Don't be afraid to ask about these very important subjects before confirming your choice of neighborhood.

For more information about buying or selling real estate in Bothell, Wa. contact Adrian Willanger 206 909-7536.