<prompt> Human: I often see people here saying Immy SO is pregnant so we need to buy a house. Why? Why does having a kid mean you need to buy a house before the kid is born? I get wanting a backyard or something for your kid, but thats not even relevant until the kid is 2. Wouldnt it make more sense to do the cheaper option while the kid is little to gain more stability and save up for a better downpayment? Maybe theres something Im missing because Im not at the point where Id have a kid or own a house, but I just dont see why having a kid is a reason for buying a house asap.Edit: Please dont mention things like schools or play dates. Im trying to understand why its necessary right away. Infants dont care how good the school district is. Why do you need a house if you have kids under 2?  <response>: Nesting is a bitch.Thankfully both me and my wife agree all our kids mean is a second bedroom. Whether that be in a rented apartment, rented house or purchased house eventually, we want a kickass garden. 