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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Cute PP! Unfortunately NC is near the bottom in teacher pay- 43rd in the US. Plus I hate the humidity of the south and Mid Atlantic. I grew up in rural Maine and while I hated the rural part, I liked the snow and cold. [/quote]

Did you teach in the same state for a long period of time? If you were a public school teacher you are likely losing out on a significant amount from a potential pension payment. Not sure it makes sense for you to move now. [/quote]

This is my 13th year in MD so I'm vested. I've got another 17 yrs or so before I can consider retirement. I just won't be able to afford living here anymore in a few years. Rents are ridiculous and I'd like to buy my own home. [/quote]

Have you looked more in rural Maryland or out past Baltimore?

What about a townhouse in Ellicott City?

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/7812-Whistling-Pines-Ct_Ellicott-City_MD_21043_M64811-71942?from=srp-list-card[/quote]

I grew up in a rural area and hated the isolation so I’m looking for something urban. I currently rent a townhouse and have psycho, loud neighbors so that’s why I want a single family home, even if it’s small. Two bedrooms is fine. [/quote]

You need to likely focus on smaller college towns that tend to still have inventory of small 2 bedr detached homes.  unfortunately small detached SFHs are going extinct anywhere where families live due to massive tear down activity due to higher standards for space, but they tend to linger around major colleges as student rentals with no incentive to build large expensive homes.  The downside would be loud neighbors you will hear if they throw parties, even if you don't share walls. But otherwise, college towns are great, they tend to be much more walkable with lots of amenities, transit and generally positive upbeat vibe. [/quote]

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