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My husband and I have been married for 3 months: should we invest in purchasing a house or have a baby first?

We would really love to try to conceive (we actually are trying - no success yet), then save for a down payment. A baby seems to be the better choice, after birth then see what our budget is and how much we can put aside each month for savings for a home. What do ya'll think?


    




Rudi A
I take it you are a young couple and if so then as the
majority have already said it would be better for you to
invest in a home first as you will have plenty of time later
for a child. Having a child is a big big responsibility and
a mother and father wants the best for that child, so since
you do not have one yet and you are able to invest in a
home then that would be the best way to go .However do
what makes you both happy as that is also important for
a marriage to work. Good Luck in your decision.


Forlorn Hope
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get the house first... 3 months is a little soon for a baby...


Dew
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well My son just got married in Sept and they are going to buy a house 1st and then have a baby.Down payment on a house is,alot.So 1st house and then baby.Good Luck with Both


Joannie W
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first off, you didn't mention your ages. SAVING is the best thing to do. get to know each other before bringing a child into your lives. go out and do things NOW because once you have a baby,...your going out days are OVER!!! set aside money every pay day PAY YOURSELVES FIRST.


doodles
The house first, so that when you do decide to have kids, you won't be house poor.
Once you have a child, it will be harder to save.
It's hard enough trying to have a family, career and home, it's even harder when you have no money!
Try and put a big down payment on your house, making your mortgage and payments smaller, so that when your child is born, all your money isn't paying for the house.
Also, enjoy being married to each other, first. Then have children.

I have three kids, a career and my husband and I bought a house after our first child was born and we are still house poor. :(


Poppet
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House first. Have to have a place to bring the baby home to.


jonmm
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I know it seems like you want a baby right away, but I would bet that most married couples who had babies quickly wish they would have waited longer to have a family. Babies are the greatest, but you will lose a lot of your together time, sleep time, vacation time, etc. I would enjoy your new marriage as just a couple for a while, buy a house, get your life settled, and then start a family.

Don't take my word for it, ask your friends and family who have kids what they think...


Patrick G
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if your in your 20's then go for the house and get back on the pill. if your clock is ticking........ then it is a baby thing. You don;'t need a baby now that your just married. Wait for at least 2 to 3 years.


DL
I think you should buy a house first.


♥ Kalra®™
As they all said.....buy a house first.......this should be the priority


Brown Eyed Girl
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I personally recommend that you be married for at least 1 year before having children. Your still finding each other as a married couple. My hubby and I waited 4 years and now we got to do things as a couple before having our daughter. Its amazing how much compromising there is having a child.


ak
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Definitely the house first!


open_phunguy
House first, without a doubt.


HR Girl
BUY THE HOUSE FIRST! Seriously, if you can, get the house first. One less thing to worry about once you have the baby!


starbury_crossover
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Ok, if u think u can BUY a babay, u 2 should get divorced. But if u werent stupid, u need a house to put a babay somewhere unless your parents dunt mind. So its not a hard question but u are i guess as the spanish say a PANDECHO


Mrs.M
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Purchase a home first. It's a great investment for your future.


Itrolla
Get the house first.


my name is call me ishamael
get yourself a harley davidson first.

later u can decide on house or baby.


silly billy
I'd get the house first and just enjoy eachother being married for a while before you have a baby. Afterall...don't you want your own house to raise you child in? Somewhere they can make memories? If you have to baby first you might have a really hard time affording a house and you will be stuck paying rent and throwing that money away for a loooong time...


draecoiram
start saving for a house now, before you conceive. it may take a while to get preggers, so keep saving through it all, and looking for a home. that way, you're basically doing both.


Lydia
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I think you are totally missing the emotional and spiritual side and ideas of what it will mean to create a baby and be a parent. You are too concerned with material matters. Maybe you should wait if you can't be mature enough to not equate a baby with a house.


formulagreek1
Buy the house! It is an investment in your future and your child's future.


JACK
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is this an investment question? get a house and baby at the same time like everyone else!


creme8888
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personally a house first but it depends on your finances


CEP
Buy the house first. Then you'll have a true home to bring the baby up in!


C J
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get the house first,then you will know if you can afford a baby


mohvictor
secure jobs, house with mortgage (no renting), then family
also like others have stated, enjoy being newly weds, what's the rush!!


flagger
Get the house. The new nest almost always works.

Realtors all know " New house ,New baby".


Bev
It will be much harder to buy your home after you have a child. You have only been married for 3 months?!?! Enjoy and get to know one another for awhile before you have a child.


ga_gyrl91
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The answer to this question is a no brainer....Get the house first. The baby will come later. The house is an investment. You will have some where to grow up and have his or her own room and a back yard and all the things a child needs. Get the house first. Take care.


Bonduesa
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A house first makes more sense to me.... first have a stable home to bring baby to, later down the road .





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