“…Family formation is closely related to both residential mobility and first-time homeownership (Enström Öst, 2012;Feijten & Mulder, 2002;Mulder & Lauster, 2010;Mulder & Wagner, 2001). Consistent with the view that relocations are instrumental means for reaching life course goals, like starting a family, moves in young adulthood often take place in anticipation of marriage and childbirth (Bayrakdar et al, 2018;Kley, 2011;Kulu, 2008;Kulu & Steele, 2013;Kurz, 2004b;Michielin & Mulder, 2008;Mulder & Wagner, 1998;Vidal, Huinink, & Feldhaus, 2017;Wagner & Mulder, 2015;Willekens, 1987). 2 Homeownership rates have increased since 1980 in Germany but are still below those of Great Britain, the Netherlands, and other European countries (Filandri & Olagnero, 2014;Wind, Lersch, & Dewilde, 2017).…”