I still don’t know what’s the huge rush to buy in 6 months. There aren’t kids yet (or planned immediately) so like sdduuuude said, it’s a waste to pay for something (MR) you aren’t using.

2 years is a pretty long time out I think and the housing market isn’t going anywhere so there will always be places to buy.

Knowing full well how the nesting gene works, once a baby is coming, you will probably feel a huge pressure to buy something larger (been there, done that and know other folks that were in that boat), but since it’s not here yet, don’t feel rushed to get something this year. The Realtors can confirm, but I assume listings are starting to slow down already?

I can understand the commute can be bad and I hate traffic so much I feel like I get road rage daily (I assume you don’t have it as bad as me), but like the rest of the good honest advice, it seems for your situation, it sounds unwise to get something in 6 months. There aren’t even anymore tax credits left to try to rush in for that.

Also, why not sell the condo and not have that obligation when trying to qualify for a loan?