Brindleton bay is a lovely world. There are some premades there that are tailored to family play plus some vacant lots to move more in. It is quite a realistic world and the storylines will be too. Pets are part of any good family I think. I enjoyed playing the vet career. The homes there could do with some redecoration and I like the coastal theme to thre furniture. You get a woohoo spot with the lighthouse and plenty of dog walking territory to explore.
City living would also suit your style of play. Many apartments and families to rotate through. Apartments can be decorated anfd interior walls changed but no building your own. There are a few commercial lots to build on. The festivals are fun and expand game play.
Get to work adds the alien occults. Game play is less realistic in the science career but the hospital and police career are realistic if buggy. No residential world or premades to play with but you do get a 4 lot commercial world with the ability to run a retail store (but it isnt the most fun experience).
