Chad Michael Murray at the Los Angeles special screening of “Mother of the Bride” at the Bay Theater on May 8, 2024 in Los Angeles.Photo:Alberto Rodriguez/Variety via Getty

Chad Michael Murray at the Los Angeles special screening of “Mother of the Bride” held at the Bay Theater on May 8, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

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There’s no place like home!

Chad Michael Murrayrecently toldInterview Magazinethat he and his family bought a house in Buffalo, N.Y., where he was born and raised.

“We just got a house in my hometown of Buffalo and we’re moving in. I’m excited,” Murray, 43, said when asked about his holiday plans. “I go full Clark Griswold, and so I’ve got some plans ready for the kids.”

TheOne Tree Hillalum shared that he takes the initiative when it comes to decorating for the festive season, but this year will be different.

“99% of it is going to be me, but this year I did have to call someone to put lights on the house because I’m not there to do it,” he explained. “But as soon as I hit the ground, I’ll be up and running. We go big.”

Chad Michael Murray attends a screening of ‘Max Winslow And The House Of Secrets’ at Landmark Theatre on June 18, 2019 in Los Angeles.Michael Tullberg/Getty

Chad Michael Murray

As for the timing of the move, Murray said, “It was my wife’s idea.”

TheMerry Gentlemenactor and his wifeSarah Roemerhave been married since 2015. Theyshare three kids, a son born that same year, a daughter in 2017 and a second daughter in 2023.

Earlier in the interview, the actor revealed that he moved away from his hometown in September 1999 to pursue acting.

Chad Michael Murray and his daughter on the beach in Puerto Rico.Sarah Roemer Instagram

Chad Michael Murray and his daughter on the beach in Puerto Rico.

Sarah Roemer Instagram

Murray had his breakthrough role in 2000 onGilmore Girlsbefore going on to star in the popular teen dramasDawson’s CreekandOne Tree Hill. He also starred in the moviesA Cinderella StoryandFreaky Friday.

As of late, he has cemented himself as a Hallmark star after leading the moviesWrite Before Christmas,Love in WinterlandandSand Dollar Cove. Now, he is on the third season of his showSullivan’s Crossingand is set to appear in the movie sequelFreakier Friday.

Sarah Roemer and Chad Michael Murray attend the Los Angeles Special Screening Of Netflix’s ‘Mother Of The Bride’ on May 8, 2024 in Pacific Palisades, Calif.JC Olivera/FilmMagic

Sarah Roemer and Chad Michael Murray attend the Los Angeles Special Screening Of Netflix’s “Mother Of The Bride” on May 08, 2024 in Pacific Palisades, California.

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Murray tends to keep his private life under wraps, although in a 2023 interview withParade, he spoke about relocating to Canada with his family to film his CW show.

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“We’re so used to it,” he told the outlet. “We live out of a suitcase pretty much primarily. When we came here last year, we made a really quick decision [to] get as immersed in the community as we possibly could.”

source: people.com