200K equity in current property with HHI of roughly 200K/yr. Would you choose to buy a property in a city (much better school zone) for ~700K or save that cash for things such as private school?

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You can afford either so I’d just compare the schools and/or the neighborhoods and pick the overall winner.

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Buy

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^ agree with D1 because 1) property in a strong school district should hold its value and 2) you don’t have to do private school and can invest in 529 and/or personal instead

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RE all day

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Your RE taxes will reflect the better public school district. Not as much as private school. But maybe enough to consider moving after the kids are done with school later down the line. I only mention bc our taxes are through the roof!

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Same here, Texas ..

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