[quote=FlyerInHi]I would go for 1) commute of less than 30 min. 2) best schools possible.
If OP tells the general area her husband works then people could post better recommendations.[/quote]
Agree with the commute time, FIH. But “best schools possible” in the ~$400K (or less) price range for a 3/2/2 (and a ~$1200 mo PITI payment) might actually be in an attendance area of a school rated a 7 or 8 (if you’re lucky). And that’s actually okay!
Since you have never been a parent, you have never had to face reality in this manner.
