PS If you know others here on work visas please ask them about their opinion on this and whether it affects their decision to buy. Then post it here.

Wife bought while on H1. A few old friends at qcom bought in waterridge while on H1. A few coworkers on H1 bought in 2003.

 It seemed like it wasn't the H1 that was of concern. It was about income and affordability. They basically waited until they could afford it.