Comment Section for A Young Family Took Its Chicago Budget to Madison, Wis. How Much House Could They Afford? - The New York Times

This New York Times article presents the story of a young family's search for a home in Madison, Wisconsin after moving from Chicago. Kim and Evan Tinklenberg, with their two children and a dog, initially intended to rent, but high rents made them consider homeownership. They were looking for a three-bedroom house with a yard and an easy commute to their jobs, with a budget of up to $350,000. Three properties were highlighted: 1. A four-bedroom split-level house from 1960, requiring some interior work, listed for $350,000. 2. A quaint three-bedroom house from 1923 in a bustling neighborhood, in need of updates, listed for $339,000. 3. A three-bedroom house from 1978 on a corner lot in a leafy neighborhood, with many updated features, listed for $345,000. The article does not reveal which house the family chose, instead inviting readers to guess.