Quote Originally Posted by SeanB. View Post
Good luck with whatever you decide. BTW, what part of the country are you in? Here, south of Houston, a 300k+ home will get you into about a 3,000 sq ft home in some pretty nice neighborhoods with good schools, amenities, etc.

I am about 20 miles from Washington, DC.

I hope to capitalize on the high cost of housing in aout 12 years when I retire and move to a different area where I may be able to get a house for $200,000.

That is a good Idea to live like I am making the mortgage payment to see how it feels.