We have our first winner, we all knew that each of us will find a different point to jump back in and Jane’s time is now, I fully endorse your decision to buy. From what you wrote you have all five elements of a purchace plan covered.
1. Taking out a mortgage equal to a year’s pay….check.
2. Buying near relatives where you already know about the neighborhood and will have childcare co-op…check.
3. Planning to pay off your house in 15 yrs or less….check
4. Stripper pole and stripaerobics…..check
5. Condomless sex…….check
I can make no cogent argument against it, get a better realtor and do let us know how it went.
BTW, Awesome post and welcome to the valley, you are our type of gal, see you at the wineries.