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[quote=Anonymous]You kids are still young and will adapt to a new neighborhood.  Do you want to stay in the same location due to your support network of friends?

If you cannot bend on staying in the area, I would advise finding a privately owned condo over an apartment building.  Rent increases are much more management with a private landlord than a corporation, plus apartment buildings tend to offer rent specials that mean your rent increased drastically after the first year.  I live in Rockvillle near Pike and Rose in a two bedroom, 2.5 bath garden style condo for $1900 (I pay for cable, gas and electric).  I've been lucky to have a landlord with two young girls, and has taken a very paternal attitude towards making sure the place runs smoothly and hasn't raised my rent in the 3 years I've lived there.

I make approximately 100K and split the cost of childcare with my XDH 50/50 for one one pre-school age toddler.  I receive no additional financial assistance from him.

I received a chunk of equity from our shared home when he bought me out, but currently moved into a better school cluster where I'm renting.

The first step is to recognize you cannot live as you did before and that cuts and changes will need to be made. [/quote]

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