No doubt about it: a baby changes everything. Suddenly, you go from being a couple to being parents. Mommy, Daddy, and Baby make three. A family. The arrival of the little one doesn’t just open your heart to a level of love you never thought possible. It’s also probably made you want to settle down. Put down roots. Build your nest. In other words, now that you’re a parent, you’re probably thinking strongly about buying your first family home, if you haven’t already. But there are some things you should know before you make what may be the largest and most important purchase of your life.