We're expecting our first child. When should we move to the suburbs?
Answered by Chris Deutsch, Founder & Editor
Licensed Minnesota Realtor #20382264 ·
The short answer
Not as soon as you think. Here's my real advice: Your life changes dramatically in year one. Don't add a move to that chaos unless you must. Plenty of people stay in the city until a child is 2-3, then move before school age. That said, if you KNOW you want the suburban school district eventually, buying now means 5 years of appreciation and stability. The question isn't 'when' but 'does the timeline match your financial and emotional bandwidth?' Move once, move right. Let's map your 5-year vision.
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