How are you with repairs and home maintenance?
Just my experience -- we bought a new townhouse as our "first home" and it was nice because we didn't have to worry about maintenance, etc. (being a townhouse) nor did we have to worry about repairs (as a new build).
We since moved into an older house (with a bigger yard, better location), which worked out well because now I have some basic tools and experience to deal with little maintenance and repair issues that old houses have.
Anything less than 5 years and I would suggest renting (especially given the current market); those realtor fees can eat up a lot of equity if the market stays flat. Do the math and see what you can stomach. Obviously this probably won't be your "forever house" so use the flexibility to your advantage if you can.
P.S. Congrats!
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