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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We prioritized finding a house and neighborhood we love that wasn't at the top end of our budget. We purchased our house at the start of the pandemic, so we also valued a reasonable commute. Well, now we're both working from home. The local schools are mediocre; I've already heard the neighbors complaining about them and sending their kids elsewhere. I still love our house and neighborhood, but I wish I considered the school situation more.[/quote]

We had basically the exact same priorities and ended up in a similar situation. My spouse is hybrid so the good commute still helps, but it would have been a lower priority had we known we'd be mostly WFH.

We also prioritized size. In the neighborhoods we liked with better schools, the houses we could afford were at the top of our budget and kind of small, so I thought we'd feel cramped after a few years. Going for more space turned out to be kind of a lifesaver since we unexpectedly found ourselves needing home office space. You win some, you lose some I guess. Having the affordable mortgage at least leaves more funds for private, so it turned out okay. [/quote]

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