I’m obviously out of touch with reality. My expectations are all a kilter.

I understand the areas listed are the “desirable” areas but, the those prices seem outrageous to me. I have a hard time with $600-700K for a SFR much less a townhouse.

I really have a hard time seeing how these numbers make sense. I have an even harder time with the volume of people that are more than willing to pay/borrow that kind of money.

The psychology seems to be something akin to, “the more I pay, the better I am”.

And, this isn’t directed at the OP. This is just a general observation. I know quite a few people that have bought in the last year that are a hiccup away from financial ruin but, they love it. They’re unable to do much beyond pay the mortgage but, are happy. At least, that’s how they appear outwardly.

I’ve been visiting piggington for around three years or so. In the that time I had come to think of the community here as financially responsible, savy even. I’m not sure what has changed.

It has to be me. If I’m the only one to not see Jesus on the Frito-Lay, does that mean that I’m crazy? Wait, on second thought, it’s not just piggington. I have this feeling at work, with friends, other web forums.

When things feel apart last fall/winter, I thought we were on the road back to financial responsiblity and a sense of reality. It hasn’t even been a year since the end was upon us and it seems as though a large number of the population just wants to keep it going.

I’m either crazy, a fool, or I just didn’t get the memo.