[quote=DumpsterDiver]Excellent so one year after this thread. Looking at the graphs the differences between 2009 to the end of 2011 looked pretty marginal? Looks like the time this thread took place was a spectacular time to buy as the rocket ship launched again early 2012. Any way to reach out to the participants? Would be great to hear how they all fared.[/quote]I bought my primary residence on Christmas eve 2008. It essentially stayed flat for the next 4 years. Which means, I was saving $ every month because my PITI – tax deduction was less than comparable rent. Then it sky rocket (it’s now almost 2x the price). All the while, mortgage rate keeps on dropping. I’m about to refi again at no cost for 3.125%. My new PITI will be less than rent of a 2 bedroom apartment nearby. No longer count tax deduction since the now crazy high standard deduction.
I just had to deal w/ living in a non-neighborhood with lots of lizards and walls.
