"My husband and I were happily renting in New York thanks to a pandemic rent deal (four months over two years free!). Real estate prices in New York felt completely out of reach and frankly, the three-bedroom, well-lit, high-ceiling place we found was perfect. Then, a series of events happened that made me itchy to buy a home. The first is that the home I shared with my grandparents during my formative high school years was sold."
"Landing in Palm Springs clarified an idea that I had been circling around for years: I needed a happy place that wasn't too big. I didn't need a four-bedroom house for potential future children to run around in. I didn't need extra bedrooms for guests. I needed something for my husband and me to relax in. Something that we could own forever. Some place where I could walk to the grocery store."
The couple rented in New York with a pandemic rent deal but felt priced out of Los Angeles and sought more family proximity and space. A series of events — a childhood home sale, pandemic desires for closeness, and intense LA bidding wars — prompted a move east to Riverside County and Palm Springs. The author prioritized a small, manageable home that supports long-term ownership, walkability, and accessibility. The plan values financial sustainability, reduced maintenance burden, and emotional security over larger homes or potential future needs. Longevity in the home is presented as a key factor in overall affordability.
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